EHS Site Manager

Careers and Highline Warren•Greensboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY The Environmental, Heath, and Safety Site Manager is responsible for providing environmental health and safety support to operations in a manner designed to reduce injuries and illnesses and that results in significant improvements to the Companys productivity and financial performance at the assigned location. The individual in this position is expected to be a collaborative hands-on partner with facility management to ensure a safe, accident free, and healthy workplace. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. With the buy-in at all levels of the Company, lead the EHS program at the assigned location. Promote and foster the attitude that workplace health and safety is integral in everything we do and partner with plant management to promote the maintenance of a safe, accident free, and healthy workplace. Champion corporate EHS policies, programs, and procedures. In collaboration with management, help drive a strong safety culture where associates go beyond the call of duty to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and intervene to correct them and where co-workers routinely look out for one another and point out unsafe actions and conditions to each other. Serve as a technical resource and set the example for safe working techniques and demonstrate how to properly comply with company safety policies, guidelines and procedures. Identify, design and implement creative programs, solutions, and communication tools. Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness. Collaborate with plant management on accident prevention measures through review of conditions and behaviors and participate in designing improvements and solutions. In conjunction with the management team, perform and assist with audits and inspections for compliance with company EHS policies and applicable regulations. Design and present EHS training programs to associates addressing relevant safety and environmental issues in order to reduce injuries and illnesses and maintain compliance with environmental regulations. Support facility managers and supervisors with accident response, investigation and root cause analysis and be part of any solutions and improvements. Assist with the return to work program supporting efforts to get associates back on their feet and working at full capacity, including providing necessary follow up and through put to ensure prompt processing of worker compensations claims. Assist in coordination and transport of team member medical treatments. Ensure team members have access to, have been property trained on and use appropriate safety equipment. In partnership with plant management, draft, revise and maintain facility specific procedures for safe work practices and equipment operation. Attend shift safety meetings and participate in presentations and present training topics. Complete EHS reporting. Perform storm water monitoring and sampling for assigned facilities. Maintain EHS related documents/permits on site, in accordance with company procedures. Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance. Adhere to established company values, practices, policies and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location. May be required to work irregular shifts and be on call. Marginal Functions Although not essential to the position, the individual may be asked to perform other duties.

Requirements

Roll up their sleeves and be willing to work collaboratively to design solutions in compliance with EHS policies and regulations and help drive the business forward.
Relate to all levels of associates from shop floor to senior management.
Exhibit familiarity with manufacturing work and safety procedures.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA rules and regulations.
Find innovative and practical solutions to unsafe working conditions and environmental concerns.
Make decisions based on combination of analysis, experience, and professional judgment.
Demonstrate excellent organization and project coordination skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Effectively present information in a way that facilitates learning at all levels.
Lead and motivate team members; spark and direct conversation during meetings that builds team collaboration.
Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers.
Communicate technical issues to non-technical personnel at a 6 grade level.
Operate a computerPC proficiency; use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and risk management information systems.
Efficiently and accurately multiply, divide, add, and subtract whole numbers to resolve practical problems.
Understand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as directed.
Use a logical approach to troubleshooting issues and prioritizing production needs.
Recognize problems when they occur and to work collaboratively across functions toward a practical solution that is in compliance with the law and drives the business forward.
Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks.
Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness .
Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities and job knowledge.
Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality.
Develop good work practices in order to get the job done.
Use equipment, resources and time in an efficient and effective manner.
Use good judgment when making decisions.
Perform work in a safe manner at all times.
Work in a cooperative manner with management, co-workers, internal/external customers, and vendors.
Do the right thing, even when it is difficult.
Associates or Bachelors Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management, or related field ; at least three (3) years experience implementing health and safety initiatives in a manufacturing facility; or any satisfactory combination of education and experience demonstrating your ability to drive a strong safety culture.
Valid drivers license and good driving record required.

Responsibilities

Lead the EHS program at the assigned location.
Promote and foster the attitude that workplace health and safety is integral in everything we do and partner with plant management to promote the maintenance of a safe, accident free, and healthy workplace.
Champion corporate EHS policies, programs, and procedures.
Help drive a strong safety culture where associates go beyond the call of duty to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and intervene to correct them and where co-workers routinely look out for one another and point out unsafe actions and conditions to each other.
Serve as a technical resource and set the example for safe working techniques and demonstrate how to properly comply with company safety policies, guidelines and procedures.
Identify, design and implement creative programs, solutions, and communication tools.
Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
Collaborate with plant management on accident prevention measures through review of conditions and behaviors and participate in designing improvements and solutions.
Perform and assist with audits and inspections for compliance with company EHS policies and applicable regulations.
Design and present EHS training programs to associates addressing relevant safety and environmental issues in order to reduce injuries and illnesses and maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
Support facility managers and supervisors with accident response, investigation and root cause analysis and be part of any solutions and improvements.
Assist with the return to work program supporting efforts to get associates back on their feet and working at full capacity, including providing necessary follow up and through put to ensure prompt processing of worker compensations claims.
Assist in coordination and transport of team member medical treatments.
Ensure team members have access to, have been property trained on and use appropriate safety equipment.
Draft, revise and maintain facility specific procedures for safe work practices and equipment operation.
Attend shift safety meetings and participate in presentations and present training topics.
Complete EHS reporting.
Perform storm water monitoring and sampling for assigned facilities.
Maintain EHS related documents/permits on site, in accordance with company procedures.
Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.
Adhere to established company values, practices, policies and procedures at all times.
Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.