Plant EHS Manager - George's : Job Details

Plant EHS Manager

George's

Job Location : Harrisonburg,VA, USA

Posted on : 2024-12-22T21:11:08Z

Job Description :
Job Title: Plant Environmental Health and Safety ManagerDepartment/Location: Environmental Health and SafetyReports To: Senior Environmental Health and Safety DirectorExemption Status: ExemptDate Reviewed: June 2022SUMMARY: The Plant Environmental Health and Safety Manager provides environmental, health, and safety leadership and strategic direction by leading the Plant's EHS continuous improvement efforts. Working in conjunction with plant management, this position drives EHS capabilities within the facility. Responsibilities include formulate a proactive, local EHS strategy that drives the plant to become sustainable, healthy, and safe operationally.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Strategically lead plant EHS function as a valuable business partner.
  • Proactively analyze opportunity for improvements; work collaboratively with leadership to develop, implement, and measure EHS solutions.
  • Participate in developing a vision for environmental, health, and safety, which includes continual enhancement of programs and implementation of new programs within a team environment.
  • Facilitate the development and maintenance of behaviors, attitudes, and a safety culture that supports the goals and behaviors and actions of George's and will act as a change agent to accelerate best practice sharing within the facility.
  • Direct the EHS programs for the plant; recommend the design and implementation of new programs to minimize company losses due to incidents; measure effectiveness of programs.
  • Lead the compliance with OSHA regulations and OSHA/George's Ergonomic program; inspect machinery, equipment and working conditions to ensure compliance with OSHA; maintain OSHA file and support documents.
  • Accompany OSHA inspector on plant inspections; regularly inspect and review plant operations to assure compliance of all permits, operation, and equipment with state and federal regulations; report any potential violations and recommends corrections as needed.
  • Conduct educational and hands-on EHS training with team members, supervisors, and managers.
  • Assess and accurately communicate the level of risk for observed safety hazards to execute corrective actions and facilitate the development of long-term strategies for elimination or mitigation of identified risks.
  • Analyze incident statistics to establish necessary precautions and changes needed for the plant EHS; communicates environmental, health, & safety policy and procedure changes to management personnel.
  • Conduct safety inspections and procedural audits in the field; take immediate corrective action if required; review all EHS areas to review policies, determine causes, identify corrective actions and conducts training in areas such as: ergonomics, emergency response team, lockout/tag out, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment; investigate EHS related incidents, reviews incident reports and completes necessary reports for insurance carrier, risk management system and corporate EHS office.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position will have supervisory responsibility.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • Required
    • 7+ years of management experience in environmental, safety, and sustainability OR Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant experience.
    • Strong knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, hazard communications, Incident investigation and safety training methods)
    • Strong math and analytical skills
  • Preferred
    • Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or similar certificate
    • Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OSHA VPP, or similar EHS Management System
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