EHS Manager

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The Environmental, Health and Safety ("EHS") Manager has overall accountability for the development and implementation of worker safety and health policy and procedures, environmental compliance programs and Site Security at the facility.
The Manager is to be the local expert regarding worker compensation laws, OSHA industrial workplace requirements, and federal/state/local environmental regulations, and they will be the key facility ISO certification representative for both environmental (ISO 14001) and worker health and safety (ISO 45001). The EHS Manager supports the facility in design, management, and implementation of our comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety programs and provides direction to all levels within the location regarding compliance, training, and practices.
The EHS Manager also plans implements and communicates initiatives that meet and/or exceed regulatory and the Smithfield established policies, programs, and management systems requirements and works with the location management team to ensure active participation and consultation of the locations employees.
Core ResponsibilitiesPROGRAMSManage location safety and health programs to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company standards.Complete annual reviews of each program, including review and updates of plant procedures.Demonstrate ownership of all key EHS KPI's:
Number of OSHA violations, Incident Rates, Employee Turnover Rate, Number of Accidents, Costs and Number of Worker's Compensation claims, PSM/SCAP/SIPS/ISO/Regulatory audit results.Manage the location environmental programs including but not limited to: Asbestos O&M, Risk Management Plan, Emergency Response, EPCRA, Hazardous Waste, Wastewater, Chemical Handling, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SW3P), Air Compliance/Air Permits and New Chemical Approval.Maintain Environmental Management System (EMS) programs, assist in internal EMS audits and facilitation.Reporting to location management on environmental items as appropriate.Lead/facilitate location ISO certification management teams, process safety teams, and documentation control requirements.
Key Measurements:
Microsoft Planner and Plant Environmental Archives, SMS, ISO, Auto PSM, Cority, and other management systems entries updated and action items complete, few or no internal and external audit findings and closing out audit findings in a timely manner.Understand and facilitate the Process Safety Management/Risk Management Plan program requirements for the ammonia refrigeration system.
Lead internal and external release reporting requirements for ammonia and other chemicals to the environment. Key Measurements:
proper release reporting policy followed, successful internal/external PSM audits,Facilitates the Site Security Plan and coordinates with site / corporate management.PROCESSTrack and reduce worker's compensation costs, absenteeism, and turnover by ensuring quality health care is provided following incidents involving plant workers.Review and monitor all incident investigation reports to completion, including participation in claim reviews, mediations, and hearings.Train production employees and management staff as required by OSHA, environmental permits and environmental/emergency response regulatory programs, and company standards.
Key Measurements:
Training completed by annual or other established due dates.COMPLIANCEComplete employee exposure surveys throughout the location as necessary.Train facility personnel on Environmental Standard Operating Procedures. Complete and submit applications for environmental permits to agencies in timely manner to ensure no lapse in coverage.Follow company policies and report non-compliance within the facility to appropriate individuals for correction and or re-training.Ensures location compliance with environmental permits and plans including but not limited to wastewater permit, air permit, storm water permit, SPCC Plan. Includes report preparation and permit application submission. Ensures location conformance to ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) program requirements.EPCRA, Storm Water, wastewater, air permitting, spill prevention controls and countermeasures of hazardous waste and Administrative Documentation and Organization The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions . Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a field that adds value in the environmental, health and safety field and a minimum of 5 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, Process Safety Management requirements for ammonia refrigerationGood decision maker and ability to perform in stressful situations, including leading emergency response efforts.Detail oriented.Self-motivated, result-oriented, focused on meeting deadlines.Experienced air, water, waste permitting for industrial plant setting.Knowledge of the worker's compensation processes and injury investigation requirements.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals in English.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Demonstrated ability to effectively work on a personal computer, access company programs and files, work in and learn Windows-based database systems, Excel worksheet navigation, word processing programs, Human Resource electronic systems, SAP (preferred), Internet software, manufacturing software.Math skills to calculate efficiencies, % reductions, air emissions on a rolling 12-month basis.Able to adjust work schedule to cover evening/night shift training of employees, troubleshoot production problems, as determined necessary by Plant Management.Travel 10-15% of the time. Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include interviewing EHS team candidates and training employees; developing effective EHS Specialist; assisting, provide appraisal on the performance of EHS Specialist as well as address complaints and resolve problems. Work Environment & Physical Demands Extremes of cold, heat, humidity, heights, loud noise (required to wear hearing protection), odors that vary dependent upon particular work area.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Indoor and outdoor.Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Stairs, heights, some ladder climbing, extreme temperature swings both indoors and out, wet and humid atmospheres.Work alternate shifts and some weekends. IndSPR-Ops EEO/AA InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.