Division Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Fortrex

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

Division Environmental Health and Safety Manager WHO YOU ARE: Are you a seasoned Environmental, Health and Safety professional ready to take on a leadership role? We are seeking a Division Environmental Health and Safety ("EHS") Manager to spearheadpany EHS initiatives, drivepliance, and foster a culture of safety excellence across ouranization. Join us in ensuring the well-being of our team members - now to lead our division toward a safety future! WHO WE ARE: Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry. Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America. Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America. Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships. OUR MISSION: We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everyw can eat without fear. Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do - from plant team members to consumers.? Deliver On Our Promises?: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on ourmitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.? Win as a Team?: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.? Advance a Safer Future?: We aremitted to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.? WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Division EHS Manager serves as a strategic partner at the divisional level across all functions within theanization, with particular emphasis on coordination with Operations and Technical Services. Our work ispleted in challenging food processing industrial environments and requires effectivemunication and confidence in evaluating, training, and mentoring others on EHS concepts. Job duties include: Strategic Partnership & Communication Serve as a strategic partner to the Operations VP and Division Leadership. Lead enterprise, divisional, and site-level EHSmunications and initiatives. Maintain a consistent presence at division-level meetings. Maintain regular and openmunication with Operations, EHS Directors, Tech Services Managers, and other key stakeholders regarding Environmental, Health, and Safety issues. Strategic Initiatives Lead and advance division-wide safety initiatives including: Working at Heights Confined Space Electrical (MCC room access) In-Plant Safety Specialist Development Conveyor, Blender, and Drain Safety Drivepany-wide EHS programs and KPIs across all locations. Implement and maintain EHS policies within the division. Address plant-specific needs and assist with developing, implementing, and monitoring action plans. Drive the overall implementation, follow-up, and closure of corrective actions and EHS improvements. In-Plant Safety Specialist Support Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of In-Plant Safety Specialists. Provide ongoing site mentoring and development for In-Plant Safety Specialists. ing & Trends Monitor and report on division performance in: Operational Excellence (Op Ex) Focus sites Hazard assessments Confined space assessments Safetymittee participation Technical services assessments Incident management OSHA recordables Customer & Internal Support Serve as a resource for internal Fortrex teams and assist resolution of ethics hotline issues. Partner with external customer teams as needed. Ensure operations teamsply with external customer requirements, regulatory agencies, andpany policies and procedures. Investigations, Compliance & Field Support Conduct or assist with investigations, including severe injuries, OSHAplaints, and other safety related incidents. Ensure follow-up and the successful implementation of all investigation-related action plans. Assist with OSHA visits following established OSHA SOPs, including managing site visits, addressingplaints, and supporting informational conferences. Field calls from division sites and escalate issues to the Safety Director as needed. Provide cross-division support as required, including occasional travel to other geographic locations Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Valid and active Driver's License.
Bachelor's degree in EHS related studies.
7 years of progressive management experience in EHS.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification.
Company and technology experience, particularly Microsoft office.
Other EHS related and professional certifications.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to the Operations VP and Division Leadership.
Lead enterprise, divisional, and site-level EHSmunications and initiatives.
Maintain a consistent presence at division-level meetings.
Maintain regular and openmunication with Operations, EHS Directors, Tech Services Managers, and other key stakeholders regarding Environmental, Health, and Safety issues.
Lead and advance division-wide safety initiatives including: Working at Heights Confined Space Electrical (MCC room access) In-Plant Safety Specialist Development Conveyor, Blender, and Drain Safety
Drivepany-wide EHS programs and KPIs across all locations.
Implement and maintain EHS policies within the division.
Address plant-specific needs and assist with developing, implementing, and monitoring action plans.
Drive the overall implementation, follow-up, and closure of corrective actions and EHS improvements.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of In-Plant Safety Specialists.
Provide ongoing site mentoring and development for In-Plant Safety Specialists.
Monitor and report on division performance in: Operational Excellence (Op Ex) Focus sites Hazard assessments Confined space assessments Safetymittee participation Technical services assessments Incident management OSHA recordables
Serve as a resource for internal Fortrex teams and assist resolution of ethics hotline issues.
Partner with external customer teams as needed.
Ensure operations teamsply with external customer requirements, regulatory agencies, andpany policies and procedures.
Conduct or assist with investigations, including severe injuries, OSHAplaints, and other safety related incidents.
Ensure follow-up and the successful implementation of all investigation-related action plans.
Assist with OSHA visits following established OSHA SOPs, including managing site visits, addressingplaints, and supporting informational conferences.
Field calls from division sites and escalate issues to the Safety Director as needed.
Provide cross-division support as required, including occasional travel to other geographic locations
Other duties as assigned.