About the Role
In accordance with our Core Values and associated EHS&S (Corporate Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability) Team Policies, the Site EHS&S Manager drives continual improvement in environmental, health, safety and sustainability performance at Richardson Winchester, VA location and provides guidance and support to site, business unit operations leaders and corporate EHS&S regarding EHS&S issues.
We are looking for a driven individual that is seeking the next step in their career path in Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability. The Site EHS&S Manager plays a key role in supporting the overall EHS&S function for the assigned site. You will be a key member of the site leadership team to support, manage, and execute components of EHS&S. In this role you will get diverse experience, providing you a great opportunity to grow and develop your technical and leadership skills. This will be your chance to make an impact and help create a zero-incident culture!
Position will report to the Site Plant Manager with a strong dotted-line into the Senior Director of EHS&S.
Key Responsibilities
Practice safe working techniques and re-enforce EHS policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Serve as an onsite subject matter expert, providing technical guidance concerning site EHS&S issues.
Be an active resource concerning employee health and safety, representing EHS&S as a member of the site Leadership Team; provide guidance and direction in EHS&S programs to employee, supervisor, and managerial levels to ensure common competencies and effectiveness.
Lead and coordinate efforts to implement risk mitigation, injury prevention and EHS&S compliance initiatives, develop and execute tactical strategic plans to improve site EHS&S performance to continually improve overall EHS&S performance.
Oversee EHS&S training program, including new hire, job-specific, contractor and required refresher training.
Ensure continuous improvement in the site EHS&S Management Systems.
Coordinate site process safety management program, where applicable.
Manage incident and injury management process. Coordinate corrective and preventive actions accordingly with the support of the key departments, ensuring timely follow-up and implementation.
Supervise site incident and injury reporting, investigation, and recordkeeping; and worker’s compensation claims and site Return to Work program.
Perform incident analysis, track trends, and partner with operational leaders to develop and deploy solutions to significantly reduce incidents.
Lead site environmental program and sustainability initiatives; including required environmental permits, reporting, monitoring and recordkeeping.
Ensure the timely completion of all required safety, environmental and sustainability reporting to internal and external interested parties.
Coordinate site emergency response programs and manage site security programs.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Required
Technical degree in engineering, science, safety, industrial hygiene or similar discipline. Equivalent experience will be considered.
5+ years of environmental, health and safety compliance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Relevant certifications a plus (CSP, CIH, CHMM, PE).
Experience in the food manufacturing, consumer products industry, or similar is a plus.
On-the-job required travel time: Under 25%
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Detailed knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, state/provincial and local EHS regulations is required.
Self-driver focusing on continuous improvement.
Ability to collaborate, work beyond obstacles and build trust with impacted departments.
Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize workload based on impact and facility goals.
Ability to drive change by taking projects from proposal to implementation.
Ability to effectively influence others.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, financial reports, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures.
Ability to effectively present information in a public setting.