EHS Manager

Lear • Vance, AL

142d

About The Position

As a member of the US/Canada EHS Team, the Tuscaloosa Plant EHS Manager will be responsible for managing and sustaining the EHS management system, driving EHS performance, analyzing and finding trends to drive action. Your work will include, but not be limited to: Ensure execution of EHS policies, providing guidance on program feasibility, and implementing EH&S corporate directives and guidelines for Lear locations within responsibility. Partner with and influence all departments, Operations, ensuring their needs are supported and coordinated with EHS requirements, guidance, and best practices. Perform recurrent (weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual) depending on the necessity) EHS reviews with applicable departments, with key operating leaders and EHS team to ensure a satisfactory performance on EHS metrics and develop and track plant specific improvements plans to drive continuous improvement of EHS programs and processes. Establish and maintain appropriate compliance assurance processes and adhere to Lear specific EHS requirements; Perform and coordinate audits to ensure compliance to applicable legal and other requirements (customers, investor, and corporate requirements) in the assigned plant. Assist with aggressive abatement of findings, and tracking actions to closure. Ensure data integrity, accurate and on time reporting. Ensure thorough incident investigations are conducted for all significant EHS incidents. Publish EHS Alerts for incidents, and coordinate read across of relevant EHS incidents occurring at assigned Lear sites. Establish, implement, manage & sustain the EHSMS (ISO14001 & ISO45001). Guide initiative-taking plans to identify and control risks. Establish relationships with regional governmental agencies, as appropriate; interact and negotiate with governmental entities on behalf of Lear. Ensure injured worker information is submitted to the Third-Party Administrator (TPA) in a timely manner. Interact with the TPA and medical community to gain an understanding of the status of claims. Interact with plant management to ensure an effective Return to Work program. Create workers' compensation user control reports on a periodic basis. Maintain the OSHA 300 log and ensure injuries/illnesses are accurately logged. Ensure the implementation and management of Ergonomic, Sustainability and Continuous Improvement programs to boost the EHS culture. Manage the By Product Management Program to assure the right disposition of all by products (waste materials). Ensure legal and corporate requirement compliance when opening/closing a plant. Coordinate budget planning to ensure needed capital and expense funding is included in the businesses operating plan.

Requirements

• 4 Year University Degree in Occupational Safety or Environmental or associated field desired.
• Ability to interact with EHS across multiple sites and regions.
• Availability to travel to support EHS leaders.
• Experience executing activity based on standard work and project plans.
• Experience working independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with business leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Occupational Safety or Environmental or associated field desired.
• Previous experience in a JIT manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure execution of EHS policies and implement EH&S corporate directives and guidelines.
• Partner with and influence all departments to support EHS requirements.
• Perform recurrent EHS reviews with applicable departments and key operating leaders.
• Establish and maintain compliance assurance processes.
• Perform and coordinate audits for compliance with legal and corporate requirements.
• Ensure data integrity and accurate reporting.
• Conduct thorough incident investigations for significant EHS incidents.
• Establish, implement, manage & sustain the EHSMS (ISO14001 & ISO45001).
• Establish relationships with regional governmental agencies.
• Ensure timely submission of injured worker information to the TPA.
• Interact with plant management for an effective Return to Work program.
• Manage the By Product Management Program for waste materials.
• Coordinate budget planning for capital and expense funding.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees