PrimaryDuties &Responsibilities
Responsible for managing all activities performed by EH&S staff at assigned facilities.
Assistsin the development and management of EH&S department goals and budgets.
Assistsin the development and implementation of corporate EH&S policies and programs ensuring compliance with local state federal and international rules and regulations.
Championsmanagesand implements corporate EH&S and sustainability initiatives at aRegionallevel ensuring understanding and partnership from direct stakeholders.
Maintain communication with key stakeholders liaise with regulatory authoritiesmonitorEH&S metrics and performance while providing support and advice to operational teams at all business levels.
Support Emergency Response BusinessContinuityand Sustainability initiatives and processes.
Plans coordinates and oversees safety & evacuation drills.
Provides and coordinates emergency response both during and after business hours.
Follows up to ensure deficiencies arecorrected timely.
Overseesthe maintenance of EH&S files manifests and records. Compiles case studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use as reference material by company personnel.
Administration and management of the companys workers compensation program for US operations as related to their assigned facilities
Advises HR on employee relations issues concerning accommodation for disabilities and fitness for duty.
Plans and executes EH&S compliance audits toidentifyand correct potential hazards and ensure ongoing compliance with governing regulations recommends coordinates and tracks implementation of corrective actions and preventive measures.
Manages the investigations of unsafe conditions industrial incidents and accidents gathering and analysis of accident data development and distribution of accident investigation reports and preparation and submission of reports and associated data required by regulatory agencies develops proactive solutions and tracks implementation of corrective actions
Manages the Regions ergonomic program conducting and overseeing ergonomic evaluations and follow-up actions.
Provides support and guidance to departments and regional sites on complex EH&S related issues.
Maintains liaison with various government agencies and keeps abreast of new developments and regulations
Participates as an active member of the Global EH&S Leadership Team EHS LT
SupportsotherSupply Chain operations with EH&S program implementation and complianceas requesteddirected
Leadership& Staff Management Expectations
Lead mentor and supervise thelocalEH&S team providing clear direction support and professional development opportunities.
Foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship across all levels of the organization.
Set performance goals for EH&S staff conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Develop and deliver training programs to ensure staff understand andcomply withEH&S policies procedures and regulations.
Collaboratecontinuouslywith department heads and senior management to integrate EH&S initiatives into business operations and strategic planning.
Champion continuous improvement byidentifyingopportunities for process enhancements and encouraging innovative solutions.
Ensure effectiveand proactivecommunication of EH&S objectives initiatives and changes throughout the organization.
Investigate- andor evaluate investigations by team members -regardingincidents and near-misses leading root cause analyses and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Model exemplary leadership bydemonstratingintegrity accountability and a commitment to the organizations EH&S goals.
Physical Demands
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this