Manager - Environmental Health and Safety

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.•Columbus, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety and EHS Manager develops, implements and leads the Company's safety initiatives (e.g. OSHA and Worker's Compensation), to create and maintain a culture that embraces working safely while ensuring alignment, compliance and effectiveness across all locations. Analyzes and evaluates prospective needs for programs and services needed to position G&J Pepsi as a premier employer of choice. The Safety and Risk Manager is a member of the HRLT (HR Leadership Team) and will participate in meetings and represent HR in that capacity to the business as well as manage the hiring, mentoring, development and performance management of the Safety and Risk function.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field required.
Master's degree in Environmental Health and Safety preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in risk management/occupational safety capacity required.
Minimum of 3-5 years of previous supervisory experience required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access and pivot tables.
Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued employment.
Knowledge of Ohio & Kentucky unemployment.
Knowledge of the beverage industry.
Knowledge of ADP Vantage HRIS.
Skill in internal customer service.
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
Ability to resolve difficult situations with no clear direction.
Ability to balance the needs of the company & efforts to maintain good employee relations.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal/external customers/employees both verbally & in writing.
Ability to adapt to change.
Ability to design & deliver presentations.
Ability to relate to & influence others.
Ability to develop & maintain good working relationships.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to operate a computer.
Ability to read & understand financial statements, bargaining agreements, data & other reports.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Responsibilities

Builds and oversees a behavior based Safety Culture through active site visits, analyzing safety risks, championing a behavior based safety system, making recommendations for corrective or preventative measures, and coaching business partners.
Develops, manages and administers the Occupational Safety and Health Program, working closely with the management team to formulate safety and health rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Conducts safety audits and inspections, and proactively identifies and responds to unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Directs and participates in the Corporate Safety Committee and attends local safety meetings as needed.
Develops, implements and administers written policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state occupational safety laws and regulations (e.g., OSHA), and develops and implements drug testing procedures as required by federal regulations.
Manages the company's injury, occupational illness, safety observation, and incident collection system. Receives accident reports, investigates occupational illnesses, injuries, and accidents to identify root causes, and implements corrective actions.
Manages the worker's compensation incumbent, overseeing claim management, the modified duty program, and implementing proactive measures to limit injuries (e.g., ergonomics assessments and follow-up trainings).
Develops compliance policy and training (e.g., safety training, accident investigation training, substance abuse training), provides policy oversight and communication, and recommends policy changes to the Vice-President, Human Resources.
Completes preliminary budgetary information, employee performance reviews, required governmental reports (e.g., OSHA, DOT), and other paperwork according to established policy.
Ensures the organization is compliant with all applicable Federal/State/Local Laws.
Maintains confidentiality of financial information, insurance and litigation documents, employee information (e.g., wage information, discipline, health information), and other sensitive and confidential information.
Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance, and works outside of normal schedule as required to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.