EH&S Specialist

Johns Manville•Defiance, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments. This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. Senior Safety Specialist At Johns Manville, we protect our employees, communities, environment and the world. We are hiring a Plant Senior H&S (Health and Safety) Specialist to join our team in XXXX. The applicant needs to be a high-energy individual that is self-motivated to drive continuous improvement and excellence in Safety and Health performance. The Plant Senior H&S Specialist will focus on plant H&S initiatives, rollout safety policies, and think outside the box to help take the H&S program to the next level. If you are someone who enjoys working independently as well as in a team environment, this is the position for you. The Plant Senior H&S Specialist will work with the plant operations team and corporate Safety team to embrace our goal of a 'zero harm workplace'. If you enjoy rolling out programs, multi-tasking, being creative, influencing decisions and helping drive our H&S goals to the next level, we want to hear from you. This position reports to the Plant Manager but will also work closely with the Divisional Safety Manager for direction and guidance.

Requirements

Associates degree in Safety and Health, Environmental or equivalent degree.
Prior Safety Specific Training (OSHA 30 Hour, Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health, etc.)
Five years of experience in a safety role in an industrial setting or 3 years experience in a safety role plus an additional 4 years of relevant industrial experience in a JM facility.
Comfortable working in a plant environment.
Must meet one or more of the following criteria: Has served as the H&S or EHS Leader of the site for a minimum of three years. Is recognized by the Company as a Subject Matter Expert in a specific EHS discipline (e.g. Fall Protection, Machine Safeguarding, Process Safety, etc.), and is called upon to share his/her expertise with other locations within the Company.
Bachelors’ degree in Safety & Health and/or Environmental or in an Engineering discipline.
Professional Certifications in Safety, Environmental or Occupational Health (e.g. CSP, CIH, OHST, SMS, CEM, CHMM, etc.)
Working knowledge of federal safety and health laws (e.g. OSHA, EPA, etc.)
Ability to work with respective outside agencies and contracted employees.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Ability to use a variety of software applications to analyze, monitor data, create reports, and presentations.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, extensive walking, confined spaces, wear a respirator (if applicable) and handle exposures to hot/cold environments.
Excellent communication, training and organizational skills.
Demonstrated Root-Cause analysis skills (RCCA, 5-Whys).
Leadership skills to direct personnel, implement initiatives, supervising teams, and performing follow-up activities.
Analytical ability to assess complex situations and apply problem solving strategies.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to be on call, as needed 24/7.
Ability to travel up to 5%

Nice To Haves

Eight or more years of experience in a Safety and/or EHS role in an industrial setting with escalating levels of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Supports and promotes safe practices in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements.
Acts as an OSHA regulatory compliance resource.
Leads or participates in incident investigations (injury, property damage, near-hit, environmental deviations, etc.) and root cause analysis, and works with the plant operations team to determine appropriate corrective/preventative action.
Perform risk and hazard assessments/inspections to determine employee risk/exposure and suggest/drive actions to mitigate/reduce them.
Establish and drive continuous improvement in the facility's safety monitoring and recordkeeping systems to ensure compliance with all JM policies and federal regulatory requirements.
Assist the plant operations team and JM Corporate Safety to evaluate and determine appropriate proactive safety strategies for projects that may have an impact on the facility or employees.
Develop action plans for safety activities, coordinate the plant Safety Committee team, perform follow-up on these activities, and report status to the Plant Manager.
Facilitate safety and health training for all plant personnel.
Compile and track all documentation for compliance with all safety and health policies and required activities (Work Notifications, Inspection Records, OSHA 300, etc.).
Support plant initiatives towards Lean, Kaizen, Cost Reduction, 5S and other facility improvements.
Ensure compliance with all safety and health policies, procedures, and programs.
Ensure all safety and health metrics and reports are completed and communicated in a timely manner.
Assist in regard to workers compensation cases.
Serve as training coordinator for all H&S-related trainings through SafetySkills and other computer-based training (CBT).