BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The Corporate SHE&C Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of corporate safety, health, and environmental programs.
- The Corporate SHE&C Manager is responsible for ensuring that company safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures are in line with current regulatory requirements.
- Provide operations with pertinent plant and corporate safety statistics (incident/frequency rates, projected TRIRs, audit results, etc.)
- Devise corrective action plans to prevent recurring problems and maintain records of OSHA and OH&S inspections.
- Responsible for ensuring safety harmonization among assigned WL facilities across the U.S.
- The Corporate SHE&C Manager reports to the VP of Operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee compliance with OHSA safety standards and company policies and procedures and safety objectives.
- Ensure corporate level Asset Care and SHE Principles audits take place per the required cadence for all applicable facilities.
- Collaborate with plant/corporate management to develop annual SHE budget.
- Provide guidance and information to management and supervision regarding regulatory requirements and employee health and safety.
- Oversee OSHA recordkeeping including 300 logs and injury/illness metrics.
- Provide periodic performance updates to departmental and company management.
- Coordinate with Human Resources on the administration of the Workers Compensation case management.
- Oversee on-site reviews and audits of operations and facilities and closeout on corrective action items.
- Review and approve injury/incident investigation and analysis. Monitor analysis of accident and injuries including development of action plans and initiatives to address accident trends.
- Oversee company level operations, and hazard-specific safety procedures.
- Oversee the performance of detailed operational hazard assessments including evaluation and implementation of appropriate engineering controls and/or protective equipment.
- Develops and implements overall group enviromental strategy, interprets regulations and determines most cost efftective method of compliance.
- Ensure training of personnel including all mandatory OSHA and OH&S compliance training as well as necessary site, operational and hazard-specific training.
- Provide guidance and direction to Corporate Safety Professionals.
- Coordinates required employee training with management to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations in addition to training requirements and company recordkeeping requirements.
- Lead or assign lead investigators to high-severity accidents, injuries and/or near misses. Ensure adequate root causes are determined and recommended corrective actions are implemented and appropriately communicated.
- Lead the preparation of safety-related material and evidence for use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
- Is accountable for understanding and putting into practice the SHE Principles at all facilities and in their work groups.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field and 6-10 years' experience working in safety management required.
- Relevant certifications: CSP or CIH.
- Comprehensive knowledge of safety systems (i.e. risk management, ergonomics, injury and incident investigation and reporting, permit systems, auditing techniques, training techniques, organizing and coordinating safety meetings, etc.).
- Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, OH&S and EPA regulatory requirements.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a non-U.S. citizen having legal status to reside and work in the U.S. for reasons other than practical training.
- Proven leadership, persuasive, initiative, adaptability, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position.
- Must have intermediate excel skills, including advanced formulas and functions and working knowledge of charts and graphs for efficient use of spreadsheets.
- Must be able to create and format PowerPoint templates and present data to all stakeholders.
- Ability to effectively communicate and influence key stakeholders to support proposed strategies, process improvements, and safety decisions.
- Evaluate, analyze, and communicate safety processes and requirements on a continuing basis, and maintain processes, including delivery of weekly and monthly status report to all stakeholders.
- Must be able to lead a team of two direct reports and support 10 safety coordinators.
- Must have ability to connect and build rapport and relationships with employees at all levels.
- Must have ability to work efficiently with time management and possess organizational skills.
- Ability to drive process improvement and be an agent for change.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to climb stairs and/or ladders.
- Ability to stand and walk 8-10 hours per day.
- Ability to wear PPE, including, but not limited to, hard hat, safety glasses and steel-toe footwear that meets ASTM F-2413-2005 standards.
- The employee will be required to: read, communicate verbally and in written form, remember and analyze information, and remember and understand all instructions and guidelines.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is frequently required to use their hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Capable of lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
- Must be available on call , as needed.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Up to 40% travel will be required. Travel to other cities and manufacturing facilities may be necessary for audits, training, or benchmarking purposes.
- Must hold a valid passport for international travel.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within WL Plastics, therefore, candidates and employees must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.