EHS MANAGER

Adhesives Research Inc.•Glen Rock, PA

About The Position

Leads and manages all aspects of Environmental, Health & Safety. Directs and coordinates planning, development and implementation of EH&S policies, programs and practices in conjunction with all other company functional groups. Plans, directs and controls activities of the EH&S function to accomplish corporate objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline and/or 5 years of on-the-job experience in implementing health and safety programs in related industry with demonstrated strong compliance and safe work history
Strong managerial, communication (oral & written), and analytical skills
Ability to work in both a team and independently
Ability to understand and develop systems to support EHS and Corporate initiatives
Strong leadership, influencing, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills; ability to communicate within all levels of the organization, as well as with outside organizations and agencies
Capable of handling potentially high-stress emergency situations
Proficiency with standard desktop computer software applications
On call at all hours as circumstances require
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time as business needs warrant

Nice To Haves

OSHA certification preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures that the health, safety, and environmental impact policies and practices are established and effectively implemented
Analyzes potential worker safety risks; implements measures to mitigate them
Regularly tours facilities to personally inspect operations and communicate with different departments and associates to assure EH&S risks are understood and responsibly managed to minimize potential for incidents and injuries
Manages and coordinates all internal, customer and regulatory agency audits assuring: 1. Appropriate levels of information access 2. Accuracy of information communicated and shared 3. Clear, concise and appropriate audit response 4. Responsible follow-up to all necessary follow-up actions
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as pertains to the health, safety, and environmental impact of the organization's operations internally and externally (including shipping & DOT regulations)
Leads the Executive Safety & Regulatory Committee (ESRC); coordinates with functional leaders the formation, staffing and objectives of the Corporate Safety Committee and related subcommittees
Ensures the development and effective implementation of worker safety training programs in collaboration with functional organizations; assures all government-mandated training requirements are fully satisfied
Investigates and recommends courses of corrective and preventative actions for incidents and injuries
Ensures that all new chemicals and/or processes are effectively assessed for hazard potential and adequate safeguards are implemented prior to use
Participates in annual and long-range business planning; develops EH&S strategy elements & functional plans
Regularly monitors key metrics and communicates status versus goals; identifies and implements continuous improvement actions as warranted; makes identifiable and substantial contributions to improvement of systems, processes and practices
Recommends departmental plans and budgets; manages approved budgets accordingly
Effectively communicates functional status across Company
Assures functional information and records are well-organized affording efficient access and maintained consistent with established record retention policies
Effectively manages EH&S associates including assuring up-to-date position descriptions, establishment and auditing of performance expectations, annual reviews, individual development plans, and training
Conducts all aspects of position in a professional, respectful manner consistent with AR Guiding Principles; embraces 6S LEAN culture; organizes personal work areas and appearance consistent with corporate and divisional professional image
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.