EHS Manager

Tokai Carbon GE LLC•Hickman, KY

20d

About The Position

The EHS Manager reports to the VP of Operations and is accountable for safety and environmental compliance functions and activities. The role works with corporate EHSA to implement compliance strategies, maintain compliance with operating permits and relevant regulations, and help departments achieve safety and environmental goals. The position manages site safety and environmental programs, with particular emphasis on air and water compliance, and oversees the EHS budget. The position works between an office and a loud plant environment and may travel to other plants or vendor facilities as needed, not expected to exceed 10% of the time. The employee may work near moving mechanical parts and may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, electrical shock risks, high or precarious places, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The role frequently involves standing, walking, handling or feeling objects, reaching, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting up to 50 pounds is occasionally required. The employee must be capable of identifying color differences and visual defects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least 5 years managing the environmental function at a manufacturing site.
Very strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to positively influence others.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, make informed decisions, and manage high-risk safety and environmental liability issues.
Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to self-manage and interact with teammates to support a constructive, productive, and efficient work environment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, with a strong background in Excel.
Knowledge of statistical tools.

Nice To Haves

Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
Experience leading the safety function at a manufacturing site preferred.
Previous experience in a heavy industrial environment preferred.
Knowledge of quality tools and Six Sigma methodology preferred.

Responsibilities

Support general safety and environmental compliance activities, emphasizing air and water.
Compile emissions inventories, organize emissions monitoring, and report emissions data.
Prepare and submit permit applications and required compliance reports.
Manage safety, environmental, and DOT training for employees.
Respond to regulatory agency requests and enforcement actions.
Provide general safety and environmental support to departments.
Collaborate with internal functional areas to maintain ongoing compliance.
Manage third-party consultants as required.
Review and report safety and environmental incidents.
Manage site safety and environmental programs to ensure compliance with current, emerging, and changing regulations and alignment with company policies.
Assist in developing and implementing safety and environmental risk management methods, procedures, and programs.
Conduct internal environmental audits to identify deficiencies and ensure compliance.
Track identified corrective and remedial actions through closure.
Support negotiations with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies concerning safety and environmental risk and liability exposure.
Work with internal and external environmental counsel and corporate and plant operations personnel to align approaches and achieve successful outcomes.
Participate in incident investigations to identify causes and recommend corrections, and track corrective actions through closure.
Participate in and attend professional environmental organization events and seminars, such as AEF.
Manage the EHS budget.