Position Purpose
Responsible for the development and implementation of proactive EHS policies and programs that support business practices within Hendrickson Brake & Wheel End Division. Oversees multiple sites within the division ensuring EHS practices and training are consistently and properly practiced by associates. Completes all necessary monthly and annual EHS reporting. Champions the administrative and resolution of workers compensation claims. Develops and implements EHS management systems.
Essential Functions
Health and Safety
Provide safety leadership for the division to assure the safety and health of all associates.
Lead efforts to pursue maintain partnership with OSHAs Voluntary Protection Program VPP or Hendricksons Global Safety Excellence Certification GSX Program.
Ensure compliance with federal state and local safety and health regulations.
Maintain monthly annual reports including the monthly EHS Scorecard OSHA records OSHA 300 300a etc. and other Key Performance Indicators as necessary.
Lead the development and implementation of global EHS standards for division locations. Coordinate division site annual operating plans for safety and health.
Coordinate division site safety program development and implementation including the but not limited to the following Behavior-Based Safety Incident Investigation Emergency Response Contractor Safety Lock-Out Tag-Out Confined Space Electrical Safety Ergonomics Industrial Hygiene. Oversee division safety and health training and conduct site specific safety and health training as needed.
Assess the safety and health design impact of current and new operations.
Assist safety teams in their efforts including safety committee meetings workplace inspections and corrective actions.
Prepare monthly reports for divisional leaders - identify trends requiring attention.
Serve as an EHS resource to all divisional locations including safety committee teams Human Resources and members of management.
Serve as an active member of Hendricksons Safety Excellence Team.
Other duties as assigned.
Environmental Management System
Provide overall environmental leadership for the division. Coordinate division and site environmental management system development and implementation.
Ensure compliance with federal state and local environmental regulations.
Ensure compliance with Hendrickson standards objectives and best practices.
Interface with division site personnel regarding environmental matters.
Education and Training
Bachelors degree in safety industrial hygiene or related field masters degree preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
7 years experience with an emphasis on health and safety implementation in a manufacturing environment. Some environmental compliance experience is desired.
Masters degree and or CSP CIH certification preferred.
Demonstrated experience in upgrading health and safety programs and process improvement.
Strong presentation skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong computer skills Windows Word Excel.
Physical Demands
Ability to travel extensively up to 75 of the time to company locations on an as-needed and or as-required basis.
Frequently sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time.
Environmental Conditions
Office setting & shop floor setting
Candidate will be working in and around industrial machinery. May be exposed to the following processes and the environmental conditions inherent with each foundry machining metal surface treatment welding.
Behavioral Traits
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills required.
Self-motivated and empowered initiative-taker.
Ability to work in team environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in managements sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer each employee is free to resign at any time just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.