EHS Supervisor

Flora Food Group•New Century, KS

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Supervisor is responsible for facilitating the business’s Environmental Health and Safety strategy, including compliance with all relevant FFG Federal, State and Local policies and standards, training and development and lending expertise to all EHS related issues within the Operations. This position is also responsible for assisting the EHS Manager and Site Leadership Team in the development of new site initiatives around EHS efforts. Core Skills: Safety. Knowledge and understanding of national Safety and Environmental legislation and company policy, systems, and practice relevant to Sourcing Unit and the legal responsibility placed upon individuals. Must actively contribute to the safe working environment, to include full engagement in the Behavior Based Safety Program. Environment. Reduce costs due to waste and minimize impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials. Must actively contribute to an eco-efficient environment. Leadership. Encourage the development of a highly effective team through the establishment of a positive team climate supported by authentic leadership and clear communication. Be pro-active and strive to develop the best practices and action plans to deal with work demands. Facilitation and Coaching. An ability to facilitate and coach team members to support team performance and increase knowledge of policies, procedures and ways of working. Decision Making. An ability to make decisions leveraging experience and knowledge of practices to effectively and efficiently lead EHS activities for the site. Problem Solving. The ability to identify, prioritize and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence. Quality. Knowledge of product quality and food safety procedures. Become a contributing member of the site Food Safety Team and have full understanding of the site HACCP plan. Management. Able to coordinate business resources and apply risk management processes. Keen sense of prioritization and ability to influence change. Resolve conflicts where identified. Administration. Timely and accurate administration for all employees of the site relating to EHS activities including investigation of incidents and injuries. Business Awareness. Understand the business needs for change and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree; B.A or B.S, in Occupational Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Practical experience, with a minimum of 1 to 2 years, in the field of Environmental Health and Safety
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Airsweb, Ariba, EHS Reporting System
The ability to write simple reports and correspondence with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar. Requires the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to contractors, 3rd party vendors, clients and other employees of the organization.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence others.
Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to build collaborative relationships and networks with multiple and diverse stakeholders, internal and external partners.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to drive change and innovation by gathering knowledge and resources to ensure tasks are completed within timelines to a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
Ability to understand and influence teams to adapt to new ways of working

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety Management/Environmental Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

Provide support for the administration and implementation of all EHS programs and policies to ensure the Facility’s adherence to all applicable federal, state and local regulations to ensure an accident/hazard free/healthy work environment.
Support the Behavioral Safety Excellence Program to assure at-risk behaviors and at-risk conditions are addressed. Monitor/track all corrective action measures to ensure they are addressed and completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Provide support to the EHS Manager to ensure the site is to full OSHA, EPA and other regulatory agencies compliance by maintaining safety, accident, environmental and industrial hygiene records as required. Provide support in the process of EHS inspections and/or audits and track/follow-up on all corrective actions.
Coordinate investigation of incidents and injuries with Line Managers/Supervisors to ensure accurate and timely completion.
Under guidance of the EHS Manager, provide operational safety performance feedback on a regular basis. Support the EHS Pillar, associated sub-teams and provide support to RCAs as needed.
Support the EHS Flora Food Group framework for site and employee safety teams. Provide support, instruction, and training to Line Managers/Supervisors in regard to EHS framework initiatives.
Support the EHS manager in the implementation of all environmental compliance programs and sustainability initiatives according to FFG's sustainable living plan.
Participate in the development of the annual site EHS budget and control fixed and variable cost expenditures.
Participate in internal and external EHS audits.
Determine training needs and assist in delivery of training programs.
Other duties as assigned.