Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Description

• Plan and manage programs to educate and train employees on workplace safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
• Oversee, evaluate and continuously improve facility safety initiatives to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and to build a strong safety culture. Oversee annual safety plan development and monitor/drive progress with Site Leadership Team.
• Monitor department audits and task based observations to assure they are conducted with rigor and intensity and that findings are reviewed and proper corrective actions are taken.
• Ownership and oversight of initiatives and programs to ensure compliance and increase awareness. Key programs include: Powered Industrial Trucks, New Driver Certification, Incident Investigations, Emergency and Severe Weather Response Programs, Machine Guarding, Lock-out/Tag-out, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Fire Prevention
• Oversee the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time and work with health care provider to ensure balanced care. Partner with HR to ensure proper case management and employee well being.
• Support safety committee and plant safety project work teams led by line leadership.
• Employ proactive approach to managing workplace safety and accident prevention by utilizing Job Hazard Analysis, accident analysis, inspections and safety education and training.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting accident and other regulatory required reports (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Lead accident/incident investigations and ensure robust corrective actions are developed and implemented
• Develop and oversee implementation of actions to facilitate a strong safety culture through high leadership and employee engagement.
• Maintain company’s database and all other safety and environmental-related records in accordance with all governmental, state, local, and company requirements.
• Provide guidance and support/coach facility leadership on safety, health and environmental aspects of operations
• Respond to incidents/emergencies on-site and provide necessary support.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent governmental agency and Glatfelter requirements, programs, and regulations
• Coach site leadership to be safety champions and live safety as a value integrated into the way the site operates.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating safety records, SOP's and written programs.

Requirements

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard identification and corrections, environmental regulations, workers compensation and human behavior and physical attributes related to job capabilities.
• Has knowledge of diverse health effects, illnesses, and accidents associate with specific job functions; works with department business partner within the organization to identify, be aware of, and bring action to safety concerns.
• BS degree in EHS/Occupational Safety or related field. CHST or CSP strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental and safety experience in a high-volume manufacturing operation.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and collaborate to achieve deliverables.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, HRIS systems and other safety related electronic platforms required for reporting and tracking

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance