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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (occupational safety, environmental science, or engineering or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years of environmental, health & safety experience managing OHS/EHS programs and solutions in a multi-facility environment.
• Experience working in diverse production and distribution settings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 30 (General Industry), DOT, EPA, and other relevant regulations and/or International Organization for Standardization (ISO) training.
• Experience managing and working with all levels of the organization at multiple locations.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of OHS/EHS management systems and their implementation, including experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate with all levels of the organization, government agencies, and other outside entities.
• Strong substantive knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by federal and state OSHA, OHS/EHS management systems and workers’ compensation requirements.
• Ability to prioritize projects to deliver high-quality work by the deadline.
• Ability to travel regularly to facilities.
• Ability to see possibilities, offer solutions, apply critical thinking, and employ creativity.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently, and demonstrate self-motivation.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coach and counsel location leaders on their OHS/EHS accountability to achieve a Zero Incident Culture.
• Develop and integrate specific OHS/EHS processes and procedures to support company-wide initiatives.
• Ensure the competency and quality of facility-level OHS/EHS resources, develop and mentor talent, and promote knowledge transfer.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations across assigned sites.
• Track OHS/EHS obligations and requirements at facilities, providing support and escalating as needed.
• Prepare and submit required reports and documentation to regulatory agencies.
• Establish and monitor OHS/EHS performance metrics/KPIs to track progress and influence strategic decisions.
• Drive facility execution of initiatives to eliminate hazards, reduce risks, and improve OHS/EHS performance.
• Support the director in overseeing safety training and education, ensuring scheduling, presentation, and completion of required programs and maintenance of records.
• Provide solutions to OHS/EHS-related issues and participate in incident investigations to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Lead internal and external OHS/EHS audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions, recommending corrective actions.
• Support facilities in testing and evaluating workplace hazards.
• Provide consultative support to HR, Legal, and operations on workplace accidents, injuries, illnesses, and safety.
• Manage the Emergency Action Plan and Emergency Response Teams.
• Coordinate and facilitate monthly Safety Steering Committee Meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.