EHS Manager

IFF•New Century, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an EHS Manager at a manufacturing site in Kansas City, KS. The EHS Manager will provide expertise on safety, health, and environment to site leadership, leading the implementation of EH&S processes and performance to meet business and corporate objectives. The position is plant-based with the expectation of being on-site. Travel is limited. The role is part of the Kansas City manufacturing team.

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