Ehs Manager

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group • Ottawa, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At NSG Group, we are redefining the world of glass, turning research into the latest innovative glass products with the knowledge and expertise we have developed over hundreds of years. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in every industry we work in, and we see our products everywhere in the world around us – from homes and cars to cities and industry – impacting millions of lives every day. This means we all play a part in our mission to change our surroundings and improve the world around us, helping to create a more sustainable future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong mentoring, training and coaching ability.
• Strong knowledge of fire prevention programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods for safety management.
• Strong knowledge of safety auditing, accident investigation, and reporting.
• Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Available for travel (~10%) in relation to environmental, safety and quality system issues.
• Valid driver's licenses with satisfactory driving record within Company required standard.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years’ experience in glass manufacturing.
• Certified to instruct OSHA 10- and 30-hour courses.
• Auditing skills/experience.
• Experience with Title V Air permitting.
• Six Sigma or other Lean Manufacturing Certification – Greenbelt or above.
• Experience with Pollution Control Plants.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective EH&S programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses and environmental impacts.
• Act as the Site's EH&S Management System Lead, working with the staff, leadership team, and workforce to improve performance.
• Manage site activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, others, including Title V air permit, RCRA Large Quantity Generator, SPCC, SWPPP and more.
• Ensure correct and on-time completion of all regulatory or NSG EHS related reports.
• Lead the Occupational Health Nurse and the EHS Specialist as necessary to ensure effective execution of the EH&S Management System.
• Support the activities of the plant through effective communication with operations and/or outside agencies.
• Coordinate the generation and reporting of accurate statistical measures of safety programs effectiveness consistent with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring and develop appropriate control measures.
• Promote employee safety activities involvement at all employment levels.
• Introduce new safety policies and practices as they become necessary.
• Assist engineering in the assessment and design of safe workstations and equipment.
• In conjunction with the facility financial staff, coordinate annual budget activities and assure that accurate reports to management are produced.
• Establish and maintain the facility safety procedures.
• Coordinate OSHA compliance activities in conjunction with the corporate staff.
• Provide regular reports to management regarding compliance status, the cost of compliance, and the results of inspections.
• Participate in incident reporting, review reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Follow-up on incident root cause identification and corrective action implementation.
• Prepares the plant's "Emergency Action Plan".
• Adherence to NSG Group Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Facilitate the Site Safety Committee.
• Work closely with the plant nurse.
• Follow up on injuries and near misses reported to the First Aid Department.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• The role may involve prolonged periods of standing and walking, often exceeding 8 hours per day.
• Candidates must be able to climb stairs, crouch, kneel, and maintain balance in various working environments.
• The position also requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds, occasionally over 20 pounds.

What This Job Offers

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