EHS Manager

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com. Job Purpose To implement corporate and business EHS programs at an ExpertFinish plant location and to act as an advocate for plant and Plant Manager with respect to EHS compliance programs, and to customize programs to the specific operations of the plant. To promote and ensure implementation of the plant level EHS systems. In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To Provide strategic leadership for the plant in all EHS matters Oversee performance in EHS core values for operations on the site, manage the site EHS systems and lead continuous improvement in EHS Ensure compliance with General Provisions and Facility Level terms and conditions of the Air State Facility Permit Advise Plant Manager and Operations Managers on compliance issues Report regulatory issues, including spills, releases and emergencies, as required by law Oversee and promote the deployment of the plant level EHS Management Systems Research and develop new EHS programs at the plant level Develop and write sampling and testing procedures Responsible for compliance with air state facility permit. Responsible for compliance with facility stormwater permit and SWPPP. Responsible for compliance with hazardous/universal waste regulations. Responsible for compliance with facility wastewater industrial user permit. Coordinate and manage activities of Site Safety Committee Implement and manage Safety, Industrial Health, and Fire Prevention policies and procedures. Review and analyze the effectiveness of current programs; recommend improvements to policies and procedures Research and create program recommendations for assigned area of safety, industrial health, and fire prevention Monitor Safety record keeping and compliance; conduct periodic inspections. Manage Fire Prevention Plans and Contractor Safety process Participate in cross-functional teams on special projects as assigned Assist the Plant Manager in budgeting for all EHS activities Independently develop, lead, and assist the Plant Manager in the Capital Project Management System (CPMS) Independently interact with EHS regulators; accompany government inspectors on agency inspections Lead the investigation of site EHS incidents Work with Human Resources to assess the need for and arrange for appropriate EHS training Work with Human Resources on any safety related investigations Participate in corporate and external audits, coordinate audits of and follow-up on items needing attention Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations. Perform other duties as necessary. What do I need to be successful? Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State/Provincial and local environmental, industrial health, safety, and fire prevention rules, regulations, and related strategies. Working knowledge of safety policies & procedures and fire prevention programs. Effective leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, preferably in an industrial setting Effective written and verbal communication skills Strong ethics and professionalism Strong budgeting skills Ability to analyze and interpret data Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project outcomes. Demonstrated ability to compile and analyze basic data, develop metrics, and perform cost benefit analysis. Ability to work independently and as a team member Ability to operate a computer and supporting software programs. Education Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health, Environmental, Science, Engineering or related field. Certificates or licenses in specialized EHS areas helpful. Experience 5 plus years of experience in the EHS field. Demonstrated experience leading and directing employees and work teams. Demonstrated experience working in an industrial setting. Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position. Work Environment Ability to wear a respirator. Ability to climb ladders up to heights of 60 feet or greater Ability to work on roofs. Ability to work for short periods in physically stressful situations required Moderate travel and occasional extended work hours required LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr