EH&S Manager

Louis Dreyfus Company•Upper Sandusky, OH

About The Position

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position This position reports to the Regional Head of Safety, Health, & Environmental manager. The primary function of this role is to ensure that all facets of plant operation adhere to all components of the site Safety, Health, & Environmental (SHE) Programs with special emphasis on Human and Process Safety and that all plant activities are being conducted in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal safety rules, laws and regulations. This position promotes SHE leadership, keeps all levels of plant management actively involved in SHE Programs and ensures operations are conducted in a safe and environmentally protective manner. The successful candidate will serve a vital role in ensuring that the plant maintains compliance with all state, OSHA and other Regulatory Agency regulations associated with plant operations. This position will work closely with the Plant Manager, jointly with the Plant SHE Manager, various plant Supervisors and plant personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Valid Driver’s License
Must have at least 5 years of experience managing Process Safety Program in a complex industrial facility
7 years of experience leading safety, health & environmental program/processes in heavy industry
Deep knowledge of Process Safety Programs
Strong working knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to the facility (e.g., OSHA, EPA, USDA, DOT)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software (e.g., Excel and MS Word)
Ability to work in a setting that may contain adverse weather conditions and environmental conditions typical of an agricultural commodity and chemical processing plant
An essential function of this role will be the ability to climb stairs, use ladders, work at heights, enter confined spaces, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, crawling, and bending and the ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally
Demonstrated ability to lead, and influence to achieve organizational goals

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/chemistry/safety
Professional Certification- CSP
5 Years of PSM experience in Chemical or petro chemical processing facility is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain Process Safety Program elements (MOC, PSSR, etc) and PHA activities, records, Risk Mitigation Action Plans and track the status of recommendations against due dates and ensure zero late action items
Act as site subject matter expert on all Process Safety and Environmental elements.
Assist with the development and maintenance of written process safety information identifying workplace chemical and process hazards, equipment used in the processes, and technology used in the process
Support third-party and internal/regional/global SHE reviews/audits
Develop/maintain/implement a point of use library containing all SHE information in accordance with OSHA regulations
Develop, implement, and maintain written safety, health & environmental programs
Develop and provide training to plant employees on safety, health & environmental procedures, ensures employees are provided required SHE training for area assigned prior to assigning work
Investigate safety, health, and environmental incidents
Conduct audits of the facility to ensure operations meet safety, health & environmental requirements.
Ensure that site environmental permits are current and accurate
Prepare and submit safety and environmental regulatory reports as required, ensure accuracy of records kept and reports prior to submission
Implement and maintain LDC SHE Program and written SHE programs to ensure continual compliance with those programs
Be an active site leader of the Process Safety Program (PSP)
Participate in the development and administration of project policies and programs
Develop and/or refine plant-specific SHE training materials
Actively participate and lead Incident Analysis for safety, health, and environmental incidents
Ensure area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner
Ensures unsafe working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable
Support SHE overall plant Capital/Expense projects with project design, oversight, and budget
Reviews plant operations for potential process / procedural improvements for added safety, higher throughput and / or costs savings
Understand, apply, and maintain compliance with all applicable local, state and federal safety and health regulations
Monitor, measure, and report SHE performance. Develop trend analyses and implement strategies for improvement
Assist with the development and implementation of site security, DOT, drug and alcohol, and worker health programs, and requirements
Assist with the development of annual pollution prevention, sustainability and overall, SHE goals and targets for the plant and plans to achieve those goals
Follows construction completion criteria and construction requirements with the maintenance manager.
Assists in the project start-up with local management
Additional projects and duties as assigned
Maintains good working knowledge of Quality and Product Safety policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.
Ensures employees are provided required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work.
Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and product safe manner.
Ensure unsafe product working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
401k with Company Match
Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

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