Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Job Summary This requisition is to support a new factory startup manufacturing large form‑factor equipment. The product will be large (shipping container size), heavy (50+ tons), and complex. This position will be part of the core factory startup and onboarding team responsible for building the operations and manufacturing staff, fitting out the building, and creating the process flow/work instructions/etc. from the ground up. Skills to include: panel and point to point wire assembly, Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, and High Power Electronic assemblies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Recruitment and Retention Recruit, interview and hire for the Environmental, Health, and Safety team. Communicate criteria to recruiters for the Environmental, Health, and Safety team. Monitor team member turnover; identify key factors that can be improved; make improvements. Employee and Team Development Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis. Create and/or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility (Environmental Management Programs, Safety & Health Programs, Emergency plans, Business Continuity Plan). Coach and mentor EHS team members to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer. Create and manage succession plans for EHS function. Performance Management Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. results against project timelines, training documentation, attendance records, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals). Solicit ongoing feedback from Manufacturing Managers, peers and team member on team member's contribution to the team. Provide coaching and counseling to team member based on feedback. Express pride in staff and encourage them to feel good about their accomplishments. Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time. Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in departmental goals. Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused in times of crises. Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility. Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the department. Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and succinctly using an appropriate business style. Ask questions; encourage input from team members. Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly. Influence organization to practice proper EHS procedures using marketing strategies and easy to use tools. Functional Management Responsibilities Know and understand the campus strategic direction. Define, develop and implement an Environmental, Health & Safety strategy that contributes to the campus strategic directions. Develop an understanding of the Workcell business strategy as it pertains to EHS. Provide regular updates to peers on the Site Leadership Team on the execution of the strategy. Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non‑value‑added processes, or complete re‑engineering of processes and systems). Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends, striving continuously to improve value (i.e. cost of Workers Compensation versus cost of wearing Safety glasses). Provide feedback to Site Leader on cost and cost trends. Forecast Development and Accuracy Provide feedback to Site Leader on forecasts for the department. Technical Management Responsibilities Develop technically sound and consistent EHS recommendations which align with Corporate programs and policies. Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management. Assess the adequacy of data gathering methods utilized by the workcells. Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant. Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes that are “best in field.” Implement the Environmental, Health, And Safety (EHS) activities in support of ISO 14000 and 45001. Determine how to influence activities (facilities, building support, EHS, and security) under a single focus to streamline execution. Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority. Establish new measurement systems if/where possible. Exchange knowledge and information with other Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization. Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately. Stay up to date on environmental issues. Chair the Safety Committee. Manage large projects from start to finish utilizing delegating skills to empower others to take responsibility for segments of the project. Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor. Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Job Qualifications Knowledge Requirements Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and 45001 Standards and system. Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state equivalent programs for the implementation of EHS requirements. Technical knowledge of large form factor manufacturing with use of cranes, hoists, and other lifting devices. Knowledge of electrical systems, including the technical standards outlined in NFPA 70E. Knowledge of Industrial Hygiene principles as it relates to employee potentials for exposure. Ability to apply concepts of basic engineering and construction principles. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry standards. Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs. Strong and convincing communication skills. Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e‑mail skills required. Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or equivalent preferred. Five years’ experience in EHS leadership position in a manufacturing setting. May substitute or a combination of education, experience and/or training. 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