EHS Manager
About The Position
In this role, the site EHS Manager provides expertise on safety, health and environment to site leadership. The purpose of this role is to lead the implementation of EH&S processes and performance for the site so that business and corporate EH&S and business objectives are met. The role is based in Kansas City, KS. This is a plant-based position where the expectation is to be on-site at the facility. Work from home is at manager’s discretion. Travel may be required but very limited. Be part of our Kansas City manufacturing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in a technical/scientific field or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in operations, maintenance or R&D leadership - responsible for the creation and implementation of hard hat safety, behavioral safety, occupational health and environmental programs and procedures.
- Working knowledge of SHE and PSM systems
- Demonstrated functional/technical expertise of OSHA regulations and management systems such as confined space, line break, lock out/tag out, respiratory protection and other safe work practices
- Ability to collect & analyze data, identify solutions, assess risk factors, and make sound decisions
Nice To Haves
- Ability to transmit knowledge (teaching, coaching, communicating, documenting) as well as model and instill commitment, passion, and culture changing behaviors.
- Takes initiative with strong interpersonal and organizational skills to independently complete tasks and work well in a team environment
- Must be effective at organizational management, specifically leading, mentoring, coaching, and developing EH&S talent.
- Ability to collaborate, network and work cross-functionally with Operations, Technology/R&D, Maintenance, and Training organizations as well as with corporate functions
Responsibilities
- Leads EH&S Work Processes and initiatives to deliver geographic and business expectations for performance through local site EH&S and Site Leadership
- Develops strategic EH&S/ES&S environmental and regulatory strategies, along with performance improvement plans and goals across the site
- In conjunction with business technology center leadership, implements process safety performance improvement activities related to work practices or behaviors across a site
- Responsible for coordinating second and third party EH&S related audits and lead Severe Incident Investigations
- Collaborates, leverages and ensures connectivity with EH&S Sustainability/Business Services/Ops Expertise Services (Training/Learning/reliability, etc.) to ensure seamless support for all EH&S performance improvement activities
- Leads and champions management system reviews across the site to drive toward the value of continuous improvement offered by the assessment and audit processes
- Implements EH&S/ES&S management systems consistent with site and business interests
- Supports local delivery in implementing effective environment, health and safety and emergency services and security program that is compatible with local and country issues and culture
- Leads Site EH&S Team and Coaches EH&S and Site teams and individuals on EH&S issues
- Works with the Site Leaders to jointly look for and capture leverageable opportunities across the site and Protein Solutions Network
Benefits
- Excellent benefits & paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
