Manufacturing Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (EHS)

O-I•Ringgold, VA

5d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Environmental, Health and Safety Manager interfaces and interacts with NA Environmental Department and the Health and Safety Department personnel to ensure consistent knowledge, implementation and execution of regional EH&S policies, procedures and strategies. Position is responsible for advising site management regarding the establishment of EH&S objectives, plan activities to achieve those objectives, and integrate EH&S into the site culture. This position plans and promotes all phases of the plant environmental, health & safety program.

Requirements

High energy with the ability to motivate people and drive the safety culture.
Experience leading, planning, and promoting all phases of the plant safety program.
Experience developing and delivering training
Experience with air permitting
Be able to implement, administer and advise others on hazard controls and hazard control programs.
The skills to coordinate the plant accident and investigation program, including the maintenance of required OSHA reports.
The ability to assist Regional EH&S staff in the quantification, evaluation and control of employee exposure to potential occupational health hazards
A collaborative approach to leadership and a willingness to actively participate on the floor
Bachelor’s degree required
5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing plant performing Environmental, Health and Safety activities
Proficient in MS Office

Nice To Haves

CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification is preferred
Able to certify OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training is preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, promote, and follow-up on all phases of the plant safety program and drive the safety culture.
Create and develop new methods and strategies to help engage employees in safety culture.
Maintain accurate and complete records that meet regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Department of Transportation (DOT) Clean Air Act (CAA) Clean Water Act (CWA) Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) All applicable local and state regulatory requirements
Anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices through work site knowledge, employee interactions, and work site inspection, and control exposures to occupational health hazards.
Conduct mandated employee health and safety training programs.
Participate in state and federal OSHA inspections.
Act as the site contact for Worker’s Compensation issues.
Conduct applicable facility environmental training including: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC).