EHS Leader, Manufacturing

Pioneer Metal Finishing Jobs•Salt Lake City, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Leader works to create and enforce a culture of safety within the organization. The EHS Leader works with the Corporate Safety and Environmental Leader to implement programs, policies, and assessments to ensure Pioneer Metal Finishing is in compliance with all federal, state and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and to ensure a safe environment for all employees, visitors, and contractors. Supervises, instructs, trains, and coaches managerial and hourly personnel on environmental and safety aspects of the job, including the proper techniques, work instructions, production methods, and plant operation. Oversees the divisional pollution control team.

Requirements

3 Years of experience performing similar duties in a manufacturing environment.
Sufficient knowledge of health and safety regulations and practices to effectively create and enforce a culture of safety within the organization.
Demonstrated organizational, recordkeeping and documentation skills; including attention to detail.
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability able to communicate and provide verbal feedback in a professional manner.
Self-motivated, positive attitude, and the ability to build collaborative relationships; demonstrates enthusiasm for the role.
Proficient computer skills, including skills with Microsoft Office and ERP software.
Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in the Safety or Environmental field or equivalent industrial experience preferred.
3 years industrial wastewater experience or equivalent education preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains and enforces safety & environmental policies and procedures based on federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Responsible for environmental compliance for all federal, state, & local regulations related to their division.
Keeps abreast of federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations. Recommends modifications to policies and procedures as required when laws and regulations are changed or developed.
Develops and delivers training programs on EH&S policies, procedures, and regulations to front line employees & supervisors.
Implements effective emergency response action programs.
Implements programs to monitor physical, biological and chemical hazards; develops action plans to alleviate potential risks.
Ensures necessary records and reports are maintained and prepared according to established federal, state, & local government guidelines as well as Pioneer best practice guidelines.
Accurately documents and records confidential information; maintains employee and company confidentiality.
Serves as a point of contact with all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.
Partners with Human Resources on Workers’ Compensation claims investigations, modified duties, and return-to-work programs.
Performs audits to ensure compliance within EH&S programs. Determines and implements corrective actions which may include follow-up testing and training for current and new employees.
Coordinates monthly safety & environmental meetings with division employees & leadership.
Partners with all levels of the organization to promote health, safety, and environmental topics. Drives activities needed to achieve results; creates a safety-first culture with employees.
Maintains SDS sheets for the facility per the GHS standards.
Helps to ensure target safety KPI’s are met.
Responsible for achieving maximum performance of the pollution control team while maintaining high quality standards.
Works in conjunction Human Resources on all personnel issues for employees on pollution control team including training, performance reviews and formal performance coaching.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on day one)
Company Funded Health Reimbursement or Health Savings Account up to $3,000
401(k) plan participation
Annual Incentive Program based on business results
Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth, and Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short & Long-Term Disability
Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid company holidays
Competitive Paid Time Off program
Next-Day Pay: Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
Employee Recognition and Rewards program
Fun Recognition Events and more!