Manager II, EHS

Novolex•Mooresville, NC

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About The Position

The Environmental, Health and Safety Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and provides focus, definition, and technical expertise for developing a proactive EHS plan consistent with Novolex’s corporate policies, vision, and values, and compliant with local, state, and federal regulations. The manager leads site EHS programs, policies, procedures, training, reporting, investigations, and performance improvement efforts in a manufacturing environment. The role provides direct leadership and supervision for the site EHS Coordinator, works with corporate EHS and engineering teams or contractors on projects, and communicates with plant management and other stakeholders. The manager supports best-practice sharing across locations and advances injury prevention, compliance, risk reduction, and the company’s Zero Harm culture. The position also requires the ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines and travel 5%–10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Engineering, a technical discipline, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive, related professional environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate and influence at all organizational levels.
Self-directed, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and internal customers.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Project management capabilities, including organizing and managing multiple projects from origin through execution.
Leadership and motivational skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others to achieve results.
Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
Ability to travel 5%–10%.
Team-oriented approach and ability to collaborate on high-performance teams.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems, handle situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequently standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, and talking or hearing; regularly lifting or moving up to 5 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds; and having close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Nice To Haves

Environmental Health and Safety certification such as CIH, CSP, or CHMM.
MBA or master’s-level degree.

Responsibilities

Drive the development and implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
Maintain current OSHA- and EPA-required written programs and develop or conduct training as necessary.
Oversee reporting and investigations of potential injuries, accidents, and environmental, health, and safety issues.
Oversee EHS training to support and enhance the organization’s safety culture.
Provide leadership and direct supervision for the site EHS Coordinator.
Develop and deploy policies, procedures, and programs that support best practices, and identify best practices within the PTVE system.
Communicate with and train plant management; establish and maintain communications, reporting, assessments, training programs, and guidance.
Work with Corporate EHS and provide prioritized direction and technical expertise to engineering organizations or contractors implementing EHS projects.
Share best practices to help drive change across multiple locations.
Pursue injury prevention, compliance, and risk reduction, and drive the Zero Harm culture.
Develop or maintain an effective EHS Committee.
Align the local team and influence others to achieve EHS performance objectives established through corporate, business unit, and local/site initiatives.
Review and analyze data to identify opportunities to improve EHS performance.
Apply employee engagement, behavior-based safety programs, risk assessments, and other techniques to implement, manage, and sustain EHS programs in a manufacturing environment.