PURPOSE:    The EHS/CI Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of site improvement projects (Lean & Six-Sigma) to fulfill the strategic objectives of the business while leading environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives.  EHS includes air, water, waste, energy, greenhouse gas, safety programs and must have a comprehensive understanding of the Risk Assessment process. To direct activities relating to all regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.), security, workers compensation and property/casualty insurance matters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and manage safety programs, policies and procedures.

• Identify hazardous conditions/actions within the plant and recommend corrective measures.
• Investigate and prepare presentations for all incidents and property losses.
• Organize and oversee all required safety training, i.e. fork truck, lockout, new hire onboarding, etc.
• Provide safety orientation to new employees.
• Conduct Management of Change on new equipment.
• Provide Supervisors/Group leaders with safety training information for weekly and monthly safety meetings.
• Track training to ensure compliance with Corporate Regulatory Task Schedule.
• Identify gaps in training curriculum by analyzing injury/illness data.
• Manage the contractor safety program and ensure compliance.
• Assist inspection personnel from insurance carriers, OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.
• Manage all federal, state and local environmental permits and ensure compliance.
• Assist in purchasing appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Prepare monthly incident summary reports.
• Supervise maintenance of OSHA 300 log.
• Supervise safety teams.
• Support site as safety mentor for visitors.
• File and maintain SDS sheets.
• Assist with the administration of the workers compensation program.
• Recommend and budget for safety capital expenditure items and annual safety budget.
• Manage all property/casualty insurance claims.
• Perform any other duties established by the Regional EHS Director.
• Staff are informed and held accountable for their food safety and regulatory responsibilities;
• Staff are positively encouraged and required to notify management of actual or potential food safety issues; and
• Staff are empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.

EDUCATIONAL, SKILL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Industrial Safety Management preferred.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 1 - 3 years Safety Experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other government regulations.