Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Alexandria Industries•Alexandria, MN

3d•$100,000 - $112,000

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. Safety Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines Lead the development, monitoring, and use of data to apply a continuous improvement mindset that will ensure environmental, health and safety programs are world class Develop controls for identified hazards and coordinate the implementation of controls from hazard analysis Ensure compliance with all OSHA requirements and regulations throughout all A.I. facilities Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies and procedures Identify, evaluate, and provide guidance on eliminating hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace utilizing root cause analysis Conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices Manage the corrective actions and ensure the improvements are implemented timely Provide direction for all compliance regulations Develop, implement and train compliance plans for all OSHA regulations: Lock Out/Tag Out Safety Inspections Employee Right to Understand Forklift and Crane Operator Training Fire and Emergency Evacuation Minnesota AWAIR Hazard Communication Noise Exposure Personal Protective Equipment Portable Fire Extinguisher Emergency Responders Haz Mat Operator levels Monitor, revise and implement ongoing updates in safety regulations, laws or reporting requirements Plan, develop, implement and deliver all safety training for new employee orientation and annual required programs Develop annual safety and health goals, and provide direction and accountability to those goals Work with the site leadership at every A.I. facility while providing a clear direction on EHS requirements Communication and provide leadership and direction to Safety Committees at all sites Review all safety committee meeting minutes and safety inspection reports Promote safety and health awareness through use of internal company communication tools such as TV monitors, newsletters, monthly safety share, team huddle meetings, education, etc. Work with department leadership to develop safety goals and programs Use data and research best practices and/or programs to continuously move all locations to being world class in the area of environmental, health and safety MNStar compliance Develop and implement a safety system in place at APM, AEM and AES that is based on the model at AEC to head in the direction of voluntary compliance as a Star Company Compliance, record keeping, reporting, contractor requirements, data collection and review, and continuous improvements as required to maintain Star compliance Workers Compensation Monitor lost-time injuries/illnesses and worker’s compensation claims Lead incident/illness investigations. Reviews incident investigation reports and takes action Review data, statistics, and analyze to develop and implement changes and improvements Case management with HR Team Work in partnership with the department leadership to provide direction on return-to-work Develop, coordinate and lead all Safety and Observation Audits. Review audit results and create action/improvement plans to ensure employee health and safety Create and train safety-related courses with support from the training department Environmental Develop and implement plans to keep Alexandria Industries in compliance with all city/state/federal and other regulatory agency rules and requirements regarding environmental issues. Solid Waste Management Plan Storm Water Run-off Waste Water Compliance Hazardous Waste Management State/Local Environmental Standards Water Wells Air Emissions ARA Reporting Under/Above Ground Petroleum Storage Air Quality Recycling Create and manage a system to assure that all permits and licenses, information requests, record keeping and filing required for environmental compliance are current and valid Monitor, revise and implement ongoing updates in environmental regulations, laws or reporting requirements Health Coordinate programs with HR Manager to promote and positively impact employee well-being Ability to travel to all locations (15-20%)

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Safety or related program required
5+ years of experience in environmental safety or safety in a manufacturing environment
3+ years of experience in Project Management
High level of technical expertise
Ability to apply skills to continuous improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety
Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong planning, organizational and implementation skills
Collaborative with a team-player mindset
Ability to provide exceptional leadership and support to team members
Ability to effectively manage people and processes
Ability to take part in continuous education and training
Flexible scheduling of hours is necessary to meet 24/7 hour demands of the company

Responsibilities

Ensure that safety is always the number one priority
Lead the development, monitoring, and use of data to apply a continuous improvement mindset
Develop controls for identified hazards and coordinate the implementation of controls from hazard analysis
Ensure compliance with all OSHA requirements and regulations
Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies and procedures
Identify, evaluate, and provide guidance on eliminating hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace utilizing root cause analysis
Conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices
Manage the corrective actions and ensure the improvements are implemented timely
Provide direction for all compliance regulations
Develop, implement and train compliance plans for all OSHA regulations
Monitor, revise and implement ongoing updates in safety regulations, laws or reporting requirements
Plan, develop, implement and deliver all safety training for new employee orientation and annual required programs
Develop annual safety and health goals, and provide direction and accountability to those goals
Work with the site leadership at every A.I. facility while providing a clear direction on EHS requirements
Communication and provide leadership and direction to Safety Committees at all sites
Review all safety committee meeting minutes and safety inspection reports
Promote safety and health awareness through use of internal company communication tools
Work with department leadership to develop safety goals and programs
Use data and research best practices and/or programs to continuously move all locations to being world class in the area of environmental, health and safety
Develop and implement a safety system in place at APM, AEM and AES that is based on the model at AEC to head in the direction of voluntary compliance as a Star Company
Monitor lost-time injuries/illnesses and worker’s compensation claims
Lead incident/illness investigations. Reviews incident investigation reports and takes action
Review data, statistics, and analyze to develop and implement changes and improvements
Case management with HR Team
Work in partnership with the department leadership to provide direction on return-to-work
Develop, coordinate and lead all Safety and Observation Audits. Review audit results and create action/improvement plans to ensure employee health and safety
Create and train safety-related courses with support from the training department
Develop and implement plans to keep Alexandria Industries in compliance with all city/state/federal and other regulatory agency rules and requirements regarding environmental issues
Create and manage a system to assure that all permits and licenses, information requests, record keeping and filing required for environmental compliance are current and valid
Coordinate programs with HR Manager to promote and positively impact employee well-being
Ability to travel to all locations (15-20%)