Director for Health, Safety and Environmental

Description

• Keep abreast of legislative/regulatory changes of Environmental Health & Safety nature that may affect business functions. Interpret all relevant HSE legislation and make recommendations, provide advice, and train leadership team and employees to enable compliance.
• Serve as change agent to drive cultural change in quickly changing business environment. Inspire others to action through collaboration and influence.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Provide hands on leadership in identifying, developing, maintaining all applicable OSHA, DOT, EPA, and environmental management system requirements.
• Responsibility for Corporate Health, Safety, DOT and Environmental (HSE) compliance for all ITG sites and authority to allocate budgets to achieve compliance.
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping and assist Human Resources with cases requiring medical management and placement for the Smyrna, TN location.
• Actively seek methods and opportunities to reduce waste streams and promote recycling and other waste control programs.
• Work in partnership with process engineers, operations supervisors and shift leads, and other key personnel in identifying and mitigating HSE risks.
• Maintain the chemical management system for all company processes including SDS management, inventory, and chemical approval systems, and training.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality System and Environmental Management System.
• Facilitate and coordinate the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System program and activities including performing audits, records management, planning, training, communication, emergency preparedness, management review meetings, etc.
• Develop and implement various training and awareness plans and programs along with KPIs to promote safety culture and zero injury mission.
• Participate in the APQP process to provide HSE expertise for new projects, equipment, and change management initiatives as needed.
• Create and manage budgets for HSE activities. Assist satellite facilities with their like budgets.
• Lead investigations on environmental and safety non-compliance incidents and provide timely response to the leadership team.
• Maintain and protect all company proprietary and confidential information.
• Develop, implement and maintain a variety of DOT, safety and environmental programs, policies, and procedures.
• Develop safety and environmental training programs for managers and employees as needed or required for governmental compliance or to promote safe operations.

Requirements

• Minimum five years’ specific HSE experience in metalworking manufacturing or other environmental with similar requirements.
• Works well under pressure, effectively handle conflict and demonstrate flexibility in work style to accommodate changing priorities and fixed deadlines.
• A Highly tactical position requires the ability to practically communicate, teach and train on all levels of the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communicator.
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite and Visio.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize strategic vision and translate into tactical actionable plans.
• 20 – 25% travel is required
• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental or closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of HSE recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance.
• A high degree of experience with incident investigation, including 8D, Root Cause Analysis or Five Whys.
• Utilize Industrial Hygiene knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying regulatory standards. Implement preventive measures – removing hazards or implementing engineering controls and/or PPE.
• Highly experienced in developing and conducting HSE training.
• Experienced and highly proficient with EPA compliance and required submission of EPCRA, Toxic Chemical Release Inventory and RCRA reports, storm water and SPCC requirements.
• Proficiency in Ergonomics, First Aid Responder, and Industrial Hygiene data review.
• Occasional shift work flexibility is required.
• Devoted to Customers – Builds trusted relationships through service and reliability.
• High proficiency and understanding of OSHA, DOT and EPA legislation.
• Experience with multi-site global responsibilities.
• Proven track record and practical hands-on experience in applying OSHA, Safety and Industrial Hygiene standards in preferably a metal working or related environment.
• Floor oriented and self-motivated mindset.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance