Senior EH&S Manager

Materion Corporation • Elmore, OH

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About The Position

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! The Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Manager will plan, administer, and supervise an ongoing environmental, safety, and health program in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, EPA requirements and applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations as well as Materion’s EHS systems, processes and programs at Materion’s largest site. The position directs Elmore’s EHS efforts to protect employees and the Company against harm, to maintain safe working conditions and reduce our environmental footprint. Formulation, implementation and enforcement of work standards and procedures; identifies risk prevention areas including hazardous materials exposure, accidents, fires, or other unsafe conditions; ensures compliance and reporting requirements of all applicable federal or state regulations; supports public relations initiatives and outreach efforts; supports local EHS staff to help ensure successful achievement of their objectives; and advises the plant leader and management team on EHS concerns and problem corrections. Lead and oversee Environmental, Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health staff and programs at Elmore. This position is directly responsible for providing leadership, direction and support to Elmore’s complicated Environmental, Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health arenas. Coordinates EHS improvement efforts with site managers and the senior site leader and participates in the corporate EHS strategic planning efforts. Competent management of Elmore’s EHS issues requires expertise in most OSHA and EPA regulations such as beryllium, respiratory protection, machine guarding, material handling, ergonomics, PPE, hazardous and solid waste management, air and water permitting, RCRA corrective action, stormwater and wastewater management and radiation just to name a few. This role will be supporting the majority of the EHS related ESG efforts and local worker’s compensation as well. This position leads cross site teams/ initiatives and is responsible for all financial aspects of the EHS function including budgeting, cost control, continuous improvement and method, and organizational results at Materion’s largest and most complex location. This role must also interface with key cross functional and operational groups within Materion to ensure the successful development and execution of strategies. Position requires the ability to partner with and influence senior business leaders and hourly employees. Candidates must be able to positively represent EHS to internal and external stakeholders such as the LEPC, law enforcement, EMS and county commissioners. The candidate must have proven leadership skills, and ability to coach and lead teams of technical professionals. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to lead and contribute to a team-based work environment are required.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Sciences, Occupational Health, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering / Physics or equivalent degree.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CSP and / or CIH designation preferred.
• 15+ years’ experience in the field of Environmental, Health & Safety Engineering management in heavy manufacturing with a track record of consistent improvement in EHS objectives.
• 10+ years’ experience in designing/managing programs aimed at ensuring compliance with federal and state regulatory EHS agencies.
• Experience with RCRA corrective action and beryllium exposure assessment and mitigation is preferred.
• Knowledge of Stormwater, wastewater and NPDES discharge permitting and compliance assurance, Title V air permit design and compliance assurance, Resource Conversation and Recovery Act, Solid, Universal and Hazardous Waste.
• Advanced experience with OSHA safety and health regulations such as beryllium, LOTOTO, confined space entry, arc flash, material handling, laboratory safety, chemical safety, PPE, and policies relevant to the metals industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EHS group comprising 4-6 senior professionals, four technicians and an administrative person.
• Advise site leadership on the design, practice and compliance with EHS policies to comply with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Formulate, document and maintain site specific general safety, health policies.
• Implement corporate H&S policies and procedures across a 650-acre campus comprising 6 business units.
• Collaborate with site management, state authorities and operations personnel to ensure compliance with OEPA regulations such as air, water, hazardous and solid waste management and RCRA corrective actions.
• Overall environmental management responsibility for compliance with ISO 14001 requirements.
• Collaborate with site management, state and federal authorities and operations personnel to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations such as beryllium, machine guarding, radiation, mobile equipment, material handling, PPE, laboratory safety, lockout/tagout, confined space entry.
• Lead the Emergency Response team.
• Develop and maintain positive relations with company personnel, neighbors, LEPC, local politicians, customers, law enforcement, and emergency response agencies.
• Lead the emergency response team and operate the Elmore wastewater treatment plant.
• Develop budgets and manage activities to accomplish financial objectives.
• Manage and develop EHS staff consisting of 6 persons.
• Provide technical support to assist in the implementation of Safety Differently.
• Respond to employee EHS concerns in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees