EHS Manager

Sika AG•Gastonia, NC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Develop, organize, administer, and maintain the Company’s Environmental Health & Safety Program. Minimize the number and reduce the severity of in-plant accidents and injuries while maintaining the efficiency of the Corporation and the well-being of its employees and customers, as well as the community. The EH&S Program must comply with all federal, state, corporate and international policies and procedures. The EH&S Program must be goal-oriented and driven towards continuous improvement.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health science, or similar degree.
3-5 years professional experience in occupational safety, environmental, or similar role(s); or 5-10 years professional experience in occupational safety, environmental, or similar role(s).
Automotive or similar manufacturing backgrounds preferred
OSHA 30 General Industry, environmental and occupational safety certifications preferred, but not required.
Strong verbal, written, analytical and influence skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
Knowledge of the following areas: EPA (Environmental) OSHA (Occupational Safety), and similar regulations and reporting.
Experience leading safety events, driving safety improvements on the shop floor, in the offices and as part of the Leadership team.
Self-motivated, self-starter

Responsibilities

Act as the authority in all areas of Environmental, Health & Safety, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene.
Coach leadership team on safe behaviors, conditions, and techniques for improved safety culture.
Develops, implements, and ensures that training in all areas of EH&S is maintained
Completes and reviews Job Hazard/Safety Analysis (JHA/JSA) for all facility jobs/work tasks.
Lead Lean Safety Gemba daily to review and identify hazards in given production areas
Ensure leadership team and supervisors enter safety hazards into Sphera (EHS Management System)
Lead and manage incident/accident investigation processes for near misses and all injuries.
Communicates root cause actions needed within 48 hours of near miss or injury.
Complete New Hire Orientation for temporary and full-time employees
Lead weekly EHS meetings to review audit and other open actions, additional EH&S data, etc.
Integrate all Corporate and Regional Environmental, Health & Safety programs into daily operations.
Implement and Oversee ongoing Management of Change (MOC) process
Communicate weekly “Safety Starters” to production manager for training of all employees
Submit monthly and yearly State and Federal EH&S reports
Maintain EMS ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) program
Implement and maintain OHS ISO 45001 (Occupational Safety & Health) program
Manage EHS software systems for regulatory compliance
Assist maintenance with contractors’ selection, onsite scope of work tour, etc.
Assist Human Resources regarding workers compensation case details from injury reports and follow-up analysis needed once employee returns to work.
Maintain the Injury and Illness Tracking Programs.
Manage programs such as GENSUITE Compliance Manager to ensure legal compliance with all EH&S applicable internal requirements and local and federal regulations and rules.
Lead all Near Miss, and Accident Investigation root cause analysis. Implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.
Establish targets and long-range accident prevention and cost-control objectives.
Work with the Human Resources Department Workman's Compensation team to reduce costs associated with lost time injuries and assist in developing return to work program.