EHS Site Leader

The Health, Safety & Environmental Site Leader will be responsible for the implementation and performance of safety programs, metrics and all related training. The successful candidate will be able to partner with managers in the business at all levels, to not only support but to drive the overall business improvements.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities
o Implement company safety policies/procedures, benchmarks safety programs and techniques to enhance the workplace safety and sustain programs to support compliance, injury reduction and prevention with the clear mandate to drive change that leads to a Zero Incident Culture
o Perform workplace assessments, identify hazardous conditions
o Assist HR in investigating and preparing reports for all WC cases. Assist with and monitor assignment of restricted work as required
o Represent organization at hearings and investigations surrounding environmental and safety issues
o Assist in the investigation of workplace accidents and perform root cause analysis; recommend/take corrective action and complete all logs and required reports
o Maintain and publish metrics designed to update management/employee awareness and measure progress
o Maintain working knowledge of federal, state and local health and safety regulations and ensure compliance with regulations that apply to facility
o Ability to interpret and apply OSHA regulations on a practical basis
o Ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization
o Keeping company required EPA records
o Administer and maintain State required safety and health programs
o Keeping OSHA required records on accidents and maintenance
o Chair the Site Safety Committee and conduct continuous improvement safety training for the members
o Ensure supervision and employees fully understand their EH&S responsibilities and participate with them to identify problems and achieve resolution
o Plan and implement effective safety programs for all levels of employees
o Ensure and monitor first aid/CPR training for identified site first responders
o Execute emergency evacuation plan
o Provide annual new and refresher training for certified/licensed powered industrial equipment operators
o Ensure proper PPE is provided and used as required
o Monitor scrap and recycling program to include all production materials to ensure in line with environmental programs
o Drive Near Miss process and ensure Safety Committee actions and communications the responses to Near Misses
o Maintaining MSDS on hazardous materials used in the workplace

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
o Three to five years of progressive safety experience
o Strong written and verbal communication skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate
o A working background in collaborative and accountable team environments
o Experience in WC Insurance issues

Educational Requirements
o Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in EH&S related field