EH&S Program Manager - Behavioral Safety

James Hardie Building Products • Plant City, FL

278d • $105,000 - $120,000

About The Position

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America. The EHS Program Manager will work with the Director, Global Health & Safety and Regional EHS Managers to scope and deliver EHS Programs globally in support of the EHS strategy. Travel is required for the role to support EHS program implementations throughout the plant network (up to 50% initially, then quarterly expectations). Must live near one of our plant locations or Chicago. The EHS Program Manager has no direct reports; however, does provide guidance and leadership of the execution and rollout of EHS strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Environmental Health and Safety, safety science, environmental science, or other closely related degree from an accredited college/university
• Five - seven years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience, preferably with program assessments and implementations for multiple plants or region
• Must live near one of our plant locations or Chicago
• Professional certification required (Certified Safety Professional, Associate Safety Professional, and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist or equivalent certification in country or jurisdiction) or eligible for certification
• Strong knowledge of Federal, State, and Local EH&S related regulations
• Computer proficiency ability, Microsoft Office preferred
• Sound knowledge of relevant OSHA, AUS, GPSR regulations and ISO requirements
• Experience working within an EHS environment (utilising an EHS Management System, technology, and tools)
• Exceptional organization and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills that enable effective interaction/communication with management at many levels
• Effective leadership abilities
• Comfortable presenting and training in large and small groups
• Excellent influencing skills
• Good technical writing skills

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on EHS-related continuous improvement Programs aligned with the EHS strategic program development and implementation
• Benchmark program opportunities inline with EHS strategic plan priorities
• Assess regulatory compliance across various safety programs and environmental media
• Support the design and implementation of the EHS management systems and programs for regions
• Conduct training, field coaching, and assessment for EHS performance improvement Programs
• Manage multiple Programs within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables
• Support regions to effectively manage and deliver Programs
• Report any incidents, hazards, near misses or 'at-risk' behaviors
• Take ownership through participating in health and safety initiatives/activities and training
• Act as a safety leader at all times and ensure yourself and others perform their work safely
• Respond to any hazard or incident that is raised and provide or seek the support required to respond to the identified workplace issue

Benefits

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay medical insurance; as well as vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays per year, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
• Paid sick leave
• Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program and Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree