Manager Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)

Blommer Chocolate Careers•Union City, CA

2d•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Join Blommer! We offer HEALTH & DENTAL BENEFITS DAY 1 OF HIRE! Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package, tuition reimbursement and 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday! Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life! Reports to: General Manager Shift: Day shift with rotations as needed Salary range: $100K- 140K USD

Requirements

Five (5+) years’ experience in safety management, with one or more years in supervisory/management level
Strong regulatory knowledge in federal, state, and local EPA, OSHA regulations
Prioritize and assess risk to the business and adapt to rapidly changing situations
Expected to identify, communicate/escalate and problem-solve as issues arise
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Effective in both verbal and written communications, with strong proficiency in delivering presentations and executive reports
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP.
Familiar with CA Riverwatch, CUPA and Eco Track requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in related field or AA/EMT certified with equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

Responsibilities

Establishes safety and environmental policies following best practices to control and mitigate hazards.
Analyze operational functions, develop, update, and train policies, SOP’s, JHA and procedures that define proper safety procedures
Maintain metrics, trend data to evaluate and address areas for continued safety improvement
Conduct PPE assessments and distribute accordingly.
Perform, report and monitor risk assessment analysis on all job functions.
Perform Investigate accidents and near misses developing and implementing correction action(s) to eliminate hazards and track data.
Conduct root cause investigates for all incidents, working with affected parties and management team
Assess equipment installations, modifications to ensure meeting all safety requirements, OSHA standards, proper permitting
Manages worker’s compensation process.
Prepares and oversees worker’s compensation claims reporting and management to ensure timely resolution and expedient RTW for injured employee.
Establishes and coordinates internal teams to promote and respond to safety and environmental issues.
Lead safety committee and first responder teams to raise safety awareness and involvement throughout all areas/departments.
Assist with security surveys.
Assist with security personnel and provide directions as needed.
Coordinate and/or conduct safety inspections.
Issue hot work permits, and confined space permits as directed.
Conducts training to inform and teach others how to ensure personal safety, supporting organizational legal and moral obligations.
Conducts safety orientation for new hires and contractors working at site.
Ensures that the company complies with all aspects of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA).
Conducts annual safety training per CAL OSHA and other legal requirements maintaining records to support
Manage ongoing communication to employees as a reminder of workplace hazards and importance to comply with safety
Develops programs that engage employees in safety awareness and recognizes positive behaviors of safety.
Manage the California River Watch program to stay in compliance with regulations.
Manage CUPA program (Certified Unified Program Agency) to stay in compliance.
Operate within the Blommer core values of respect and care for others
Operate within the core values of respect and care for others.