Essential Duties

Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee and lead the organization's EHS Committee meetings.

• Guide and coordinate the creation and implementation of KINA's Health and Safety programs.

• Track and report performance metrics to enhance decision-making regarding Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and to embed HSE into business strategies.

• Ensure compliance with all company principles, policies, and requirements related to Health and Safety, goals.

• Maintain adherence to HSE-related legal and other requirements and establish a local network of internal and external contacts, including authorities and industry groups.

• Implement, monitor, maintain, and enhance all facilities' HSE Management systems, ensuring the maintenance of ISO14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.

• Provide coaching and support to the Management Team, Plant Management Teams, and Line Managers to achieve KINA's Health, Safety, and Planet Passionate objectives.

• Ensure the accurate entry, availability, and monthly reporting of HSE performance data.

• Lead KINA's HSE risk assessment program, including assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, and audits, with a focus on Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) and culture.

• Assist the IMS Quality Engineer with ISO audits and other compliance-related activities.

• Work with Management and HR on Return-to-Work Programs for both work-related and non-work-related injuries.

• Ensure all environmental programs related to our facilities are adequately reported on and adhered too.

• Be prepared to travel up to 50% of the time.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Education and/or Experience: A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related field, along with at least three (3) years of experience in manufacturing, managing capital projects, continuous improvement, mechanical engineering, and/or maintenance roles. Experience with computerized maintenance management systems is preferred. Experience in a lean manufacturing environment with a proven track record of leading problem-solving activities and projects is also preferred.

Must have:

• HSE management experience, including management systems, risk assessment, and accident/incident investigation in a manufacturing environment.
• Developed capability to understand and influence behavior in an industrial context.
• In-depth knowledge of national, state, and local legislation and industry codes
• Intermediate-level computer proficiency
• Structured, systematic problem-solving and improvement techniques such as 5S, SEA (Single Event Analysis), and Kaizen
• Experience in the design, implementation, and maintenance of Environmental and/or Occupational Health and Safety systems
• Proficiency with MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong communication skills, effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Flexibility with work hours, including being "on call" as needed, including evenings, early mornings, and weekends.
• Ability to set and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with PSM (Process Safety Management) and/or PSA (Process Safety Analysis) is preferred.
• Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) are preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write complex reports and correspondence. Must be able to communicate orally and written in English.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures by using advanced math skills, applicable to and consistent with an engineering degree.

Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in non-standardized situations.

Competencies - Manager of Others:

Aligning Performance for Success

Focusing and managing individual performance by helping others set performance goals/objectives, and then tracking results and continually evaluating performance effectiveness. Aligning Performance for Success supports our business drivers of Building a High-Performance Culture and Increasing Global Focus.

Building Influential Partnerships

Leveraging relationships with internal and external partners to persuade key stakeholders to take action that will address customers' needs and advance business objectives. Building Influential Partnership supports our business driver of Executing a Competitive Strategy.

Customer Focus

Ensuring that the internal or external customer's perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decisions, organizational processes, and individual activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value. Customer Focus supports our business driver of Increasing Profitable Revenue Production.

Decision Making

Identifying and understanding challenges and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with facts and optimizes probable consequences. Decision Making supports our business driver of Driving Efficiency.

High-Impact Communication

Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that influences others' thoughts and actions. High-Impact Communication supports our business drivers of Building a High-Performance Culture, Increasing Financial Performance, Increasing Global Focus, Executing a Competitive Strategy and Driving Efficiency.

Leading a Culture of Trust & Integrity

Fostering a work environment that encourages people to act with integrity and treat each other and their ideas with respect; creating and protecting a high-trust environment by setting an example, advocating for others in the face of challenges, removing barriers, and rewarding others for demonstrating behaviors that cultivate trust. Leading a Culture of Trust and Integrity supports our business driver of Building a High-Performance Culture.

Health & Safety

The ability to effectively oversee, implement, and promote health and safety practices within a designated area or team. Individuals with this competency are responsible for ensuring the well-being of employees by creating and maintaining a safe and secure work environment. This includes the application of relevant regulations, the development of preventive measures, and the fostering of a culture that prioritizes health and safety.

All employees have the following compliance obligations:

- Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Product Compliance Policy.

- Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and markets demands.

- Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of Compliance Management System.

- Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

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