EHS, Manager

Primient•Loudon, TN

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Primient is a century-old company with an entrepreneurial spirit, leading in plant-based, renewable ingredients. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence, backed by our corn wet milling heritage. Our priorities are producing the safest, highest quality products through responsible practices that uphold our commitments to excellence, our people, and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We are investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we are focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate. The Health and Safety (H&S) team is leading wide-ranging initiatives to make Primient an industry leader in all aspects of H&S, from switching away from coal power to providing a psychologically safe working environment. This position is the Local H&S Team Leader and will provide technical safety and health support for all aspects of the plant. This includes the development and implementation of programs and objectives and day-to-day support for safety and health initiatives for all areas. Join a market leader in ingredient manufacturing that is poised for a new era of success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field, CSP preferred.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in process/food industrial environment
Previous safety management experience
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Experience in root cause investigation techniques.
Knowledgeable of Safety Compliance is preferred.
Safety Systems familiarity (i.e., ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or similar.) is preferred

Responsibilities

Accountable for the performance management and personnel development of your department.
Responsible for developing clearly defined goals and objectives for the safety department.
Responsibilities also include performance evaluations & career development of the direct reports.
Preparing, implementing, and positively promoting H&S Management Systems
Reviewing H&S performance to ensure company objectives and expectations are met.
Involving all employees in the relevant H&S plans for activities and services.
Assessing the existence and effectiveness of H&S plans through audits and reviews.
Reviewing and tracking corrective actions for all incidents, defects, hazards, inadequacies of procedures and suggested improvements.
Actively handling workplace injury claims, including reporting incidents, coordinating medical treatment, communicating with injured employees, and working with insurance companies to ensure proper benefits are provided while aiming to minimize costs and promote a swift return to work for the employee.
Implementing leadership requirements specified in the H&S Management Standards
Lead safety teams and Incident Investigations.
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of applicable safety requirements.