EHS Manager I

Novolex • Gantt, SC

29d

About The Position

The EHS Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager at the facility and be responsible for providing focus, definition, and technical expertise for the development of a proactive Environmental, Health, and Safety plan that is consistent with Novolex’s corporate policies, vision, and values; and is in compliance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Engineering or technical discipline or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive and related professional health and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers.
• Strong analytical skills as well as organizational skills.
• Solid project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously from origin through execution.
• Well-developed leadership and motivational skills with proven ability to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
• Ability to travel (5% - 10%).
• Must be team oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.

Nice To Haves

• Environmental experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Maintain updated OSHA and EPA required written programs and develop/conduct training as necessary.
• Oversee the reporting and investigations of any potential injury, accident, and/or health and safety related issues.
• Oversee the necessary environmental, health and safety training to support and enhance the organization’s safety culture
• Develop and deploy policies, procedures, programs to support best-practice and identify best-practices with the Novolex system
• Provide communication and training to plant management, establish and maintain communications, reporting, assessments, training programs, and guidance
• Work with the Corporate EHS departments and provide prioritized direction and technical expertise to the engineering organizations or contractors in implementing EHS projects
• Be capable of sharing best practices to assist in driving change across multiple locations
• Have a relentless pursuit for injury prevention, compliance, and risk reduction
• Be capable of facilitating and sponsoring employee led teams that solve problems and lead the location(s) to World Class Safety
• Be capable of aligning the local team and influencing others to achieve the desired EH&S performance objectives outlined by corporate initiatives, business unit initiatives, and local/site initiatives
• Review and analyze data to determine the next opportunity to improve EH&S performance
• Bring experience with innovative EH&S compliance and risk reduction techniques via employee engagement, behavior-based safety programs, risk assessments, and understanding of implementing, managing, and sustaining EH&S programs in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.
• Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
• We offer constant opportunities for advancement.
• From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning.
• Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager