Job Description

Pay Range: $120k - $160k /yr

EHS Program Management and Compliance (30%):

• Develops and implements robust EHS programs, training initiatives, and policies to reduce incidents and ensure compliance with regulations and company requirements.
• Stays updated on regulatory and company requirements for ongoing compliance.
• Provides leadership, education, and overall management of Loss Control Programs, including Environmental, Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Biosafety, and Hazardous/Solid Waste Management.
• Establishes and maintains programs and management systems driving top-tier safety performance.
• Leads efforts to educate employees on best practices, precautions, and established procedures.
• Reviews standards, conduct surveys, and ensure adherence to EHS requirements.
• Conducts audits, provides comprehensive reports, and follows up on implementation.
• Collaborates with Occupational Health and HR personnel in Workers' Compensation claims and facilitates return-to-work programs.
• Tracks and reports key EHS metrics for performance monitoring and improvement.
• Demonstrates a visible and tangible commitment to EHS in all work-related activities, serving as a role model for the organization.

Improving Safety Culture (20%):

• Implements strategies to promote and improve safety culture throughout the organization, emphasizing safety as a core value.
• Engages with employees at all levels to foster a proactive safety mindset and encourage participation in safety initiatives.
• Develops and delivers targeted training programs to enhance safety awareness and behaviors.
• Encourages open communication and reporting of safety concerns, near misses, and incidents.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and implement safety improvement opportunities.
• Recognizes and rewards individuals and teams for contributions to safety.
• Assesses and evaluates the effectiveness of safety culture initiatives.
• Acts as a role model for safety, consistently promoting safe work practices.

Continuous Improvement in EHS (20%):

• Facilitates Site & Corporate EHS projects for continuous improvement in environmental, health, and safety practices.
• Integrates EHS resources into capital projects and change management processes.
• Continuously improves EHS goals and objectives based on best practices and regulatory standards.
• Maintains a strong presence on the plant floor, engaging with employees to foster a safety culture.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement safety measures and operational enhancements.
• Conducts regular assessments and audits to identify areas for improvement.
• Stays updated on emerging EHS trends, regulations, and technologies.

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• FDA Regulations
• USDA Regulations
• Pharmaceuticals
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)