Environmental Health & Safety - Safety & Health Manager

Tokai Carbon CB Ltd.•Big Spring, TX

11h

About The Position

The Safety & Health Manager connects plant-level safety program efforts with the strategies of the corporate Health and Safety department. The role provides specialized expertise in managing plant-level Health and Safety programs and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and industry regulations. The manager develops and implements plant policies and plans in collaboration with the Corporate Environment, Health and Safety department; leads plant implementation of TCCB programs; promotes a safety culture through training; and serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies and the public. The role also supports plant emergencies, monitors plant tasks, assists with work-related health matters, coordinates with the corporate department, and recommends improvements and prevention measures. The position conducts compliance audits and assessments, evaluates workplace hazards and risks, performs industrial hygiene testing as needed, reviews safety equipment, manages safety data sheets and records, maintains and updates safety manuals and programs, and oversees incident reporting and investigations. It also administers EHS software, manages department ISO responsibilities, attends daily plant and SQDC board walks, and performs additional duties as directed by the Plant Manager. Regular attendance is required. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
5–7 years of professional Health and Safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
5–7 years of progressive leadership and management experience in a manufacturing environment.
5–7 years of individual and group training experience.
Exemplary oral and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and program evaluation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Ability to perform safety-sensitive job duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in occupational health and safety or a related field.
Current First Aid, CPR, and OSHA certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute plant Health and Safety policies and plans in collaboration with the Corporate Environment, Health and Safety department.
Lead implementation of TCCB Health and Safety programs at the plant.
Establish and enforce a culture of Health and Safety through training and demonstrations.
Serve as a communication liaison between the plant, regulatory agencies, and the general public.
Manage and conduct Health and Safety training for Plant Management and Plant Personnel.
Respond to and assist with plant emergencies.
Monitor and evaluate daily tasks performed in the plant.
Assist with work-related health issues, including accompanying employees to doctor appointments when required for company employment measures or following a work-related accident.
Attend conferences, meetings, and workshops to maintain current skills, knowledge, and required certifications.
Work with the Corporate Health and Safety Department on Health and Safety issues and submit reports by their deadlines.
Recommend solutions to current and future issues, improvement opportunities, and new prevention measures.
Ensure plant compliance with applicable federal, state, and local Health and Safety regulations.
Conduct and assist the Corporate Health and Safety Department with internal audits and assessments of plant Health and Safety programs.
Ensure work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies, procedures, contract documents, and good practices.
Monitor professional literature and attend seminars to stay current with governmental compliance requirements.
Conduct industrial hygiene tests, such as dust sampling and noise surveys, as needed to determine risks.
Evaluate new safety equipment for adequacy and applicable requirements.
Evaluate facility hazards for safety, health, and environmental risks.
Manage safety data sheets and ensure they are accessible according to regulations.
Maintain and develop electronic and hard-copy filing systems for plant Health and Safety documents and records.
Review and update the TCCB Safety Manual and programs as necessary.
Manage incident reporting and investigations, including near misses, and ensure corrective actions are taken when needed.
Administer and maintain competency in EHS software used within TCCB.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the Plant Manager.
Attend daily Plant board walks and daily SQDC board walks.
Manage and maintain department ISO responsibilities.
Attend continuing education courses and webinars and stay current on industry technologies and compliance whitepapers.
Maintain regular attendance.