Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for developing and maintaining a culture that drives continuous improvement of safety, health, and environmental excellence. It is responsible for all EHS programs, activities, and control measures for the site. This individual will also be accountable for ensuring compliance with VPP standards and all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements related to occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance. Included in the position's purview is working with operations management, management staff and employees to ensure safety and environmental compliance. This role serves as the key catalyst in efforts to reduce and eliminate the frequency and severity of injuries through timely and effective investigation, awareness, and training programs. This position is responsible in the development of the EHS Specialist.
This position administers, coordinates, and manages environmental, health and safety activities for the DSC. In addition, this position coordinates safety training and related activities associated with regulated programs, including OSHA VPP. Working with operations management, management staff and employees, this position serves as the key catalyst in efforts to reduce and eliminate the frequency and severity of injuries through timely and effective awareness and training programs; Root Cause Analysis on warehouse; data mining to identify trends, etc.
Additional Information:Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
This position requires schedule flex to cover multi-shift operations over 24 hours and across 7 days a week.
10% Travel
This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.
Responsibilities- Plan, coordinate and lead Safety Team
- Oversee all logging regulations and verifications, including re-audits of any log discrepancies.
- Support Human Resources in interviewing and safety determinations regarding applicants.
- Develop and implement safety and health training and awareness programs designed to promote employee participation and support for safety goals and objectives based on thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations.
- Maintain regulatory compliance reporting, recordkeeping, and monitoring (OSHA, EPA, FMCSA)
- Collect and maintain employee data.
- Investigate and report all accidents and incidents, including any follow-ups to ensure corrective action.
- Provide timely reports/audits to management and oversight as required.
- Develop and implement safety and environmental programs that ensure a safe work environment as well as compliance with Company Policies, Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Integrate risk control/loss control into daily operations.
- Promote safe actions among all business associates.
- Coordinate all location safety, occupational health, and fire protection improvement projects.
- Ensure that all employees are properly trained in safety, lift truck operation, Hazard Communication, respiratory protection, spill assessment/response, etc.
- Contribute to personal growth in the safety field by participating in appropriate on the job activities and professional development
opportunities. - Intervene in emergency situations to minimize the risk to life, safety, and physical assets.
- Ensure and coordinate compliance for claims and procedures with State Workers Compensation laws.
QualificationsMinimum Requirements:- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
- Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or have at least eight (8) years of work experience in environmental, health and safety
Preferred Qualifications: - Have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
- Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
- Have at least one (1) year of work experience in a manufacturing or distribution facility
- Have prior work experience leading or participating in an OSHA VPP Audit or maintaining VPP status
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Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
