Environmental Health & Safety Manager

POSITION PURPOSE The Environmental Safety and Health Manager is responsible for maintaining compliance with various Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations regarding workplace safety.   RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding required of an OSHA Competent Person Continuously evaluate Metromont’s processes, safety standards, and safety practices and provide feedback on areas where non-compliance with regulations may exist Implement corrective action in areas found to be non-complaint with regulations Participate in training classes and continual education required to maintain OSHA 100-hour certification In case of an audit, serve as the main liaison on site between Metromont and the regulator agency Lead plant management in safety improvement efforts and implementation of Metromont’s safety programs Serve as the leader and mentor on site for Metromont’s Behavioral Based Safety Program Facilitate safety committee meetings Participate in plant safety audits and routine process confirmation walks.  Utilize information gained to formulate corrective action and continuous improvement plans Evaluate Metromont’s processes, in cooperation with plant management, to determine ways to minimize risk of injury Implement process changes with respect to safety and train all associates on those changes Maintain all plant safety records, MSDS files, operator certifications, and safety related training files Develop, maintain, and update Metromont’s Safety Best Practices and communicate those practices to new associates, as well as provide refresher training to current associates Conduct new hire orientation and follow up with plant management on the mentoring of new associates Conduct safe equipment operation training for associates whose roles will require them to operate equipment Orient sub-contractors and train them on Metromont’s safety practices in advance of their performing work at Metromont’s facilities Conduct training and orientation for new chemicals introduced to the plant Support plant tool box meetings by providing topics and working with plant supervision to conduct meetings Conduct all investigations and complete reports for near misses, plant first aids, and safety incidents Communicate near misses, plant first aids, and safety incidents to plant management, fellow safety managers, and designated members of Metromont’s management team when they occur In the event of injury requiring treatment beyond normal first aid, coordinate the activities necessary to get the associate to the appropriate treatment center Provide follow up assistance for all Workers Compensation cases including coordination of post-accident physician or physical therapy visits, coordination of light duty assignments with plant management, and release to normal duties   SCOPE OF AUTHORITY This position interfaces on a continuous basis with the Director of Safety, Plant Managers, Production Managers, Supervisors, and other plant associates This position must also work independently with no supervision   CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Diplomatic and accommodating; seeks out opinions of others and works to achieve consensus Friendly and relationship focused on their communication style; prefers to focus their activities on relationship building and care Organized and focused Ability to handle variety in the work environment and can handle occasional disruptions to their work flow Flexible and can adjust their behaviors to establish and build relationships with others for short periods of time when necessary Grounded and more formal in their communication style Logical in approach to issues Imaginative; must be innovative to improve existing processes or systems Seeks to make incremental adjustments to proven ways of doing things Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook   EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY Associate Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or other related field Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a safety management or support safety management role Experience training associates is a plus Experience managing or being involved in a Behavior Based Safety Program is a plus                                                                                                   WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM Typically works in an office environment in the plant Schedule flexibility may be needed to meet deadlines   INTERNAL PROGRESSION Previous roles may include: Safety Coordinator Lateral roles may include: Corporate Safety Manager Future roles may include:     TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT General HR Orientation New Hire Safety Orientation Any other training as needed   PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) Safety glasses Hearing protection Hard hat High visibility vest Steel toe shoes     PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This is a combination of an office position and a manufacturing focused position which requires sitting, standing, and walking.    Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required.  All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont’s core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.