Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Symrise•Hodges, SC

19h

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager develops and implements plant procedures involving associate and plant safety, and develops and manages all applicable site EHS programs. The role audits plant safety and health programs for compliance with company policies and local, state, and federal regulations. It is the primary role responsible for SAI360, including entering and monitoring events and ensuring actions are closed on time. The manager conducts safety meetings and ensures plant personnel are adequately trained in safety and health procedures. The role maintains and audits safety records and inspections, leads incident and injury investigations and root-cause analysis, and follows up on corrective and preventive actions. It also facilitates monthly safety committee meetings; maintains Job Safety Analyses and ADA Job Descriptions; maintains SDS binders and conducts annual SDS audits; inspects PFAS equipment semi-annually; manages the Contractor Safety Program; and keeps current with applicable regulations. The position attends professional seminars, lectures, meetings, and conferences as required, and sources and maintains an inventory of required safety supplies and PPE. Symrise describes an open and transparent culture that offers employees opportunities to develop their careers and contribute to consumer health and well-being.

Requirements

Formal training in OSHA standards.
Previous experience in adult training.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Previous experience in plant operations.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively before large and small groups.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity under pressure.
Strong leadership skills; ability to think strategically, multitask, and work independently while working well with peers and associates at all levels.
Good work ethic and positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree is preferred.
Five years of EHS experience is preferred.
Experience in manufacturing safety programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement plant procedures involving associate and plant safety.
Develop and manage all relevant EHS programs applicable to the site.
Audit plant safety and health programs for compliance with company, local, state, and federal regulations.
Serve as the primary person responsible for SAI360, entering and monitoring events and ensuring actions are closed timely.
Conduct safety meetings and ensure plant personnel are adequately trained in plant safety and health procedures.
Maintain and audit safety records and inspections, including licensed PIT operators, the approved company driver list, annual lockout audits, and weekly or monthly inspections of ladders, eyewash stations, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
Lead incident and injury investigations, guide root-cause analysis, and follow up on corrective actions and preventive measures.
Facilitate monthly safety committee meetings.
Maintain and update Job Safety Analyses and ADA Job Descriptions.
Maintain SDS binders and conduct annual SDS audits.
Conduct semi-annual inspections of PFAS equipment.
Manage the Contractor Safety Program.
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
Attend seminars, lectures, meetings, and professional conferences as required.
Source and maintain an inventory of required safety supplies and PPE.