Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor

The primary purpose of the EHS Supervisor is to provide leadership and direction to assure that the assigned location and employee populations are knowledgeable and compliant in the applicable areas of Environmental Health & Safety. This position will champion projects, and activities to achieve location and company goals & objectives. Reports directly to the Sr. Regional Manager of EHS and in-directly (dotted line) to assigned location Plant Manager. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and implement policies and programs for local compliance with applicable local, region and federal EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc…) for assigned locations and groups Ensure local policies and procedures for safe work are developed, implemented and followed at the assigned work location by leading location/area managers and teams to communicate, promote and practice safe operating practices/procedures Develop and implement procedures for local compliance with corporate incident Reporting and Investigation programs and requirements Develop, arrange, implement and/or conduct EHS training necessary to maintain EHS regulatory compliance for the location(s) and or organization Maintain and execute an EHS compliance calendar for all required regulatory and policy activities for all locations and organizations assigned Lead, support and serve in a Management leadership capacity on EHS related committees for assigned locations and organizations Ensures mandatory Regulatory event reporting (OSHA, EPA, etc…) is completed, i.e. annual OSHA 300 log, notification of serious accident, hospitalization or death Leads local system (procedures, call tree, messaging system, etc) for EHS regulatory agency inspections and site contact/visits Develops local system (procedures, equipment specifications, training, secure volunteers etc) for location Emergency Response and performance. ·Leadership of location(s) emergency response capability including necessary drills and training Performs and maintains local and Corporate assigned performance metrics, developing corrective actions plans in collaboration with site and BU management to close identified gaps. Along with local and BU management, develop goals for upcoming calendar year to enhance and improve overall site EHS compliance performance Along with BU EHS, analyzes and communicates EHS data trends, compliance performance and permitting activity and leads location EHS review meetings with location leadership team(s) Performs EHS policy and regulation required annual reviews and audits of assigned locations and develops corrective action plans with location owners to correct findings Plan and implement environmental compliance programs, prepare/submit permits/reports for compliance with laws/regulations for environmental issues such as (not limited to) Water Discharge, Air Permitting, Solid Waste and/or other applicable waste streams (industrial or general, local/state/national compliance) Ensures required systems are in place for environmental analytical testing and record keeping requirements to be performed as necessary to maintain compliance Ensure location(s) SDS management system is operable and meets local/state/national regulations Implement and maintain according to Corporate policy and local regulations, a Hazardous chemical (Industrial Hygiene) monitoring programs as needed for location(s) and/or Organization(s) Serve as local EHS representative for Capital Projects in order to review for EHS uncontrolled hazards, impacts and permitting requirements Reviews new process/equipment or new construction and/or building modifications for EHS impacts and collaborates with appropriate project teams in developing corrective actions to address findings Develop local procedures, training and leadership to ensure appropriate usage of Company Corporate EHS Management Database systems (e.g. Origami) by assigned locations and organizations Monitors and reports to location and/or functional area leadership on the status and effectiveness of EHS related corrective and preventive actions Collaborate with local Facilities/Maintenance Engineering and Corporate Loss Control Insurance program activity including inspections and corrective action activities Serve as local EHS support to corporate functional groups (e.g. HR, Risk Management) providing medical and workers compensation services to establish care, treatment and claim management for on the job injuries Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related science field preferred Minimum 2 years’ experience in EHS function preferably within a Manufacturing setting with direct responsibility for EHS activity and experience with Regulatory Agency interactions (inspections, official written response, arbitration, etc.) . Thorough understanding of EHS science; analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication skills (speaking and listening). ·Working knowledge of EHS regulation with strong understanding of OSHA and EPA laws EHS certifications such as ASP/CSP, OHST, CIT, SMS preferred Fluent in English and Spanish preferred Basic management skills to include formalized methodologies (goal setting, performance tracking, etc…) Strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong business acumen Incumbent will be required to adequately function with basic software programs (Windows, MS Office, etc.) Works with minimal direct supervision at all times based upon the incumbent’s experience, judgment and understanding of regulatory requirements, management systems and site objectives. Most decisions are jointly made by collaboration with assigned site management teams (e.g. Plant, Supply Chain, etc.) Occasional Domestic US travel 1–2 trips per year is expected for this position Majority of work will be performed in typical office, warehouse and Manufacturing plant environment Position may occasionally require moderate physical work necessary for emergency response duties