Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EHS Manager)
Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EHS Manager)
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Job Description
Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EHS Manager)
On-Site at Duluth MN
Exempt
Monday- Friday
Pay Range- $100000 to $110000
Sofidel America a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group is a leading manufacturer of hygiene paper products globally. Established in 2012 within the United States and headquartered in Horsham PA Sofidel America operates manufacturing plants in ten states including Minnesota. With subsidiaries in 15 countries and over 7500 employees worldwide Sofidel Group is dedicated to producing high-quality paper for hygienic and domestic use.
The Duluth location is undergoing rapid expansion making it an exciting time to join our team. Our workforce is engaged dependable and values team-based culture. Apply today if you are looking for a workplace where you can grow and develop within the organization and build a career.
The Duluth Sofidel team is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to join our team. The EHS Manager will provide leadership and coordination of health safety and environmental functions within a manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will have experience creating initiatives and implementing programs and procedures in order to drive a culture of safety compliance and environmental excellence while ensuring the company remains compliant with governmental and organizational regulations and standards. This role will report to the Regional Environmental Health and Safety Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Manage and maintain current and accurate safety policies manuals and procedures to ensure safety within our facility.
- Ensure applicable federal and state regulations as well as corporate guidelines and policies are adhered to.
- Develop effective training programs that satisfy legal requirements and reinforce a safe environment.
- Provide training to employees supervisors and managers on safety policies and practices.
- Manage emergency action plans for employees and property.
- Provide safety orientation for all new employees as well as all visiting contractors.
- Supervise EHS Specialist and provide development and training.
- Serve as a safety representative for all new equipment.
- Conduct scheduled Safety Committee meetings for both plant and management employees.
- Perform safety audits throughout the manufacturing facility as required for internal and external sources.
- Manage worker compensation claims and communicate with the insurance carrier and broker as necessary.
- Conduct risk assessments for all departments and make recommendations for modifications to practices policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
- Observe employees throughout the plant and provide coaching in regards to unsafe acts and behaviors.
- Communicate regulatory and permit requirements to the plant.
- Maintain a supply of safety equipment (PPE) used by the facility.
- Prepare safety budget recommendations and investigate and report on budget variances.
- Act as the security administrator for the facility.
- Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities communicate issues obtain approvals resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments requirements policies and regulatory guidelines.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in Environmental Health and Safety Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 5 years EHS experience in industrial environment.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong leadership influencing and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communications skills with both internal and external personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to generate and drive significant performance and process improvements.
- Strong commitment to safety attention to detail and a team-oriented attitude.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify nonconformance risk assessments and provide interventional feedback.
- Communicate in a manner that supports production- confers with managers technicians production personnel and others regarding procedures and results and to resolve problems.
- Ability to use computer and peripherals standard and customized software applications and tools and usual production equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and quality procedure manuals
The role involves working in a paper manufacturing facility which may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE may include safety shoes eye and ear protection reflective vests and a head cover or hats along with any other necessary protection. Temperatures in the plant/warehouse can range from season to season. Employees will be exposed to paper dust and noise levels that may require hearing protection.
Physical Demands: Lift/Carry Requirements:
Stand
O (Occasionally)
10 lbs. or less
F (Frequently)
Walk
O (Occasionally)
11-20 lbs.
O (Occasionally)
Sit
F (Frequently)
21-50 lbs.
N (Not Applicable)
Handling /Fingering
F (Frequently)
51- 100 lbs.
N (Not Applicable)
Reach Outward
F (Frequently)
Over 100 lbs.
N (Not Applicable)
Reach Above Shoulder
O (Occasionally)
Push / Pull
O (Occasionally)
Climb
N (Not Applicable)
12 lbs. or less
F (Frequently)
Crawl
N (Not Applicable)
13-25 lbs.
O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel
O (Occasionally)
26-40 lbs.
N (Not Applicable)
Bend
O (Occasionally)
41-100 lbs.
N (Not Applicable)
Key
N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently)
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly)
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements
- Vision (Near Distance Color Peripheral Depth Perception)
- Sense of Sound (within normal range) and touch
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to learn and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when in the plant and warehouse areas. PPE will include safety shoes eye and ear protection reflective vests and hairnets or hats along with any other necessary protection. Temperatures in the plant/warehouse can range a great deal from season to season. The employee will be exposed to considerable paper dust and employees will also be exposed to noise levels that will require hearing protection.
EEO Statement:
Sofidel America is an equal opportunity employer. Sofidel America is committed to all federal state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants employment decision at the company will be based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status. This policy extends to all terms conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all Sofidel America facilities.
ADA Statement for Accommodation:
Sofidel America complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
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