EHS Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary
The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager will provide leadership to the EH&S programs at the plant, within the defined World Class Manufacturing framework, in a manner consistent to the Values and Attitudes of the CertainTeed Gypsum and culture. With strategic guidance from both the local EHS manager, regional EHS function and plant manager, this hands-on leadership position will; ensure legislative compliance, develop and maintain safety standards, continue developing an autonomous EH&S culture, promote defined Health and Wellness programs, define EH&S operating procedures, provide EH&S training, develop risk identification and reduction awareness and methods according with requirements, all achieved through participation and employee engagement.

Essential Duties
Reports directly to the EHS Manager, with dotted line strategic reporting to the U.S. Regional Health and Safety Manager
Provide interactive, hands-on leadership, coaching and mentoring to local EH&S teams consisting of hourly and salaried employees
Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment
Perform data entry into corporate EH&S databases, including but not limited to (GAIA, Gensuite, monthly reports and etc.)
Analyze EH&S data to populate and use WCM Environmental, Health & Safety Pillar Board to define, implement and deliver EH&S objectives
Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine their causes and to determine whether the incidents could have been or can be prevented
Interview employees to learn about work environments and incidents that lead to accidents or injuries and evaluate the corrections that were made to remedy violations found during health inspections.
Continuously inspect and evaluate workplace to ensure compliance with government safety regulations, and safety standards
Promote, develop and train behavioral EHS initiatives to drive to an autonomous EH&S culture
Audit against Safety Standards and ensure compliance
Liaises with government entities and maintains all EH&S regulatory documentation and related permits
Facilitate EH&S training program to ensure proper training is provided for all Saint-Gobain Safety Standards and OSHA regulations
Leads and facilities joint EH&S committee meetings
Conduct Risk Assessments with salaried and hourly employees and deliver actions to mitigate the identified risks
Prioritize all risks according with WCM tools
Develop and implement Safety Risk reduction projects plans based on Risk Calculator
Communicate Safety Warnings and evaluate the possibility of occurrence at own location
Participative member of U.S. EH&S national teams
Ensure CertainTeed Gypsums standards of safety are designed into process and equipment utilizing WCM principles
Provides support to project teams during delivery phase and commissioning of equipment
Identifies safety opportunities and develop solutions of corrective actions
Support and manage 4-ORMS Safety+ software and equipment
Provide support to all departments on 5S systems, enforces plant rules and safety regulations, consistent with the corporate Values and Attitudes
In conjunction with U.S. Regional Health and Safety manager and Local HR, provides direction and support on WCB claims and return to work programs
Maintain Industrial Hygiene standards according with company and legal regulations

Responsibilities:
Other Duties and Responsibilities
May assist engineering capital projects, process implementation and commissioning, and regulatory affairs by providing adequate risk assessment specific for each project
Drive SMAT program in the Plant
Provide training for new employees according with OSHA regulation and standards
Holding health and safety pillar meetings
Create EH&S objective for the Plant and validate them with EH&S Manager and plant leadership.
Making adequate planning on achieving EH&S objectives of the Plant
Create continuous prevention systems into the Plant
Train contractors on safety regulation and risk assessment and assist engineering team when contractors are on Plant property
EPA Title V Method 9 certification as facility

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required
Associates degree or equivalent (3-4 years experience in EH&S)
Experience with compliance training and administration, preferably within a manufacturing environment
Experience in leading teams preferable
Strong computer skills required and high proficiency in Microsoft Office
Participative, hands-on, industrial, practical leader in an industrial manufacturing environment
Must be a self-starter and team player
Demonstrated ability to influence others without direct authority
Leads by example
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
Flexible and open-minded with excellent written and oral communication
Proficient using computers and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred or Desired Qualifications
Work history that includes Environmental, Health and Safety in industry

Fiscal Responsibility
Responsible for staying on target for the EH&S budget.

Supervisory Responsibility
N/A

Working Conditions
Works in a manufacturing plant environment with limited HVAC, concrete floors, and exposure to industrial noise, dust, chemicals and temperature changes. Normal plant operation is 24 hours, 7 days a week and work hours may vary depending on business needs. May require long hours, and weekend and holiday work. May require travel by air and rental cars.

Physical Demands
Must be able to spend a significant amount of time on plant floor. Job includes tasks that require walking, bending, twisting, gripping, stair and ladder climbing, entering confined spaces, navigating rough terrain and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Job may require long periods of sitting, walking, standing, working on a computer or engaging in virtual meeting or telephone conversation. Must be capable of wearing personal protective equipment necessary to comply with government and company safety standards whenever engineered methods of reducing hazards or physical requirements cannot be reasonably accommodated.