Environmental, Safety and Health Manager

Asahi Kasei•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

We are seeking an Environmental, Safety and Health Manager to be a part of the ES&H team based in Charlotte. This position will lead the development and coordination of Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) programs within a modern, high-tech manufacturing facility. The role is responsible for planning, evaluating, implementing, and maintaining workplace ES&H programs that are consistent with applicable regulatory and corporate requirements. The ES&H Manager coordinates with other employees and contractors with ES&H responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in environmental safety and health, chemistry, engineering, or the physical sciences.
Must have 7+ years of environmental, safety and health experience.
Must have 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, logistics/distribution or other industrial environment with increasing responsibility; manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Must have experience with direct or indirect leadership.
Technical writing including development of technical documents, procedures, sampling plans, job hazard analysis, and training presentations is required.
Intermediate level of knowledge using a standard Microsoft desktop application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook) is required.
Must have experience creating and presenting presentations.
Working in a team environment with proven decision-making and problem-solving skills is required.
Bias for action that raises the bar on ES&H results and motivates the organization to embrace this standard of excellence is required.
Must have demonstrated ability to establish effective workplace relationships by applying a team-player approach that contributes to the organization beyond your traditional functional duties.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences across all levels of the organization is required.
Must be organized and detail oriented.
Must be an open and transparent communicator on individual, team and site levels; appropriately adjusts style based on situation and employee level.
Must be able to effectively handle difficult conversations.
Must have the ability to travel on occasion for training or visiting other company locations (<10%).

Nice To Haves

Professional environmental or safety certification (CSP, CEP, CHMM, etc.) from a nationally recognized organization is preferred.
ISO 45001 certification is preferred.
Experience with Visio & SharePoint is a plus.
Prior experience managing environmental compliance programs in the State of North Carolina is preferred.
Prior experience with ES&H Management Systems such as ISO 14001 is preferred; must have some level of familiarity.

Responsibilities

Actively participate as a valued team member of the site management team to provide ES&H leadership, guidance, and technical support.
Influence an ES&H “Zero Harm” culture by partnering with site leadership and employees to drive a collective ownership of Environmental and Safety performance.
Establish and manage annual ES&H expense and capital budget plans.
Participate in the design and development of facilities, work areas, and work procedures to evaluate potential ES&H risks and make recommendations accordingly.
Establish an effective ES&H Management System to track, assign, and verify ES&H responsibilities and integrate them into the overall business operation.
Establish strategic plans and annual ES&H goals and objectives to improve overall ES&H programs and performance.
Maintain change management processes to ensure proper evaluation of new products, materials, and manufacturing work processes for potential ES&H concerns.
Oversee a program to ensure proper incident investigation and root-cause analysis of ES&H related events, including tracking and closure of identified actions.
Develop and deploy training programs that reduce risk and maintain compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
Lead and participate in ES&H inspections, self-assessments, and audits.
Monitor, measure and communicate ES&H performance and trends.
Ensure emergency management programs are developed and maintained in a state of readiness for anticipated emergencies including hazard assessments, personnel training, equipment, and alerting systems.
Ensure programs that manage ES&H risks associated with contracted services and critical suppliers.
Coordinate with other functions to ensure the organization successfully implements ES&H medical surveillance requirements and manages Worker’s Compensation claims.
Develop and maintain ES&H programs consistent with applicable regulatory standards (EPA, OSHA, DOT, etc.).
Manage and maintain compliance with applicable environmental programs (Air Quality, RCRA, CERCLA, EPCRA, and NPDES).
Build and maintain an effective regulatory engagement system to foster positive relationships with federal, state, and local regulators.
Maintain awareness of federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and health regulations, including potential changes that could affect the operation.
Ensure programs for contractors and construction projects are implemented consistent with company standards, regulatory requirements, and best management practices.