Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Environmental Health and SafetyManager

About the Role

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation (AKBSCA) isseekinganEnvironmental Health and SafetyManagerto be a part ofa newgreenfieldstart-upbased inPort Colborne Ontario.The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager provides strategic andhandsonleadership for all EHS programs for AKBSCAs Port Colborne facility. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (MECP OHSA/MLITSD ECCC CCOHS) drives a proactive safety culture leads environmental compliance programs and oversees the implementation and continual improvement of an EHS Management System consistent with Responsible Care and corporate expectations. The EHS Manager partners with site leadership employees and contractors to build a Zero Harm safety cultureand ensure operational readiness for a new manufacturing facility.

Reporting Relationships

This position directly reports to thePlantLeader for AKBSCA with a direct link to the Sr.EnvironmentalHealth & SafetyDirectorin our corporate North America office.

Asahi KaseiValues

• Sincerity Being sincere with everyone.

• Challenge Boldlytaking challengescontinuouslyseeking change.

• Creativity Creating newvaluethrough unity andsynergy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement EHS procedures standards and training programs to reduce risk and ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.

• Monitor measure and communicate EHS performance trends and key metrics; implement corrective actions as needed.

• Maintain strong visibility on the manufacturing floor and construction areas through routine walkthroughs inspections and employee engagement.

• Provide EHSexpertise coaching and leadership to support a positive safety culture and Zero Harm mindset.

• Lead all environmental compliance activities including ECAs emissions wastewater waste management hazardous materials and associated monitoring and reporting.

• Conduct and lead incident investigations ensure corrective actions are implemented tracked and verified for effectiveness.

• Support and oversee safety performance for construction contractors including inspections incident reporting and training requirements.

• Perform orfacilitatehazard and risk assessments job hazard analyses and recommend solutions foridentifiedconcerns.

• Conduct pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs) for new or modified equipment.

• Develop coordinate and deliver EHS training programs for employees supervisors and contractors.

• Provide leadership to the Joint Health & Safety Committee and lead EHS-related committees and project teams.

• Serve as a key member of the site leadership team providing strategic and technical EHS guidance.

• Establish and manage annual EHS operating and capital budgets.

• Support facility design layout and process development through EHS risk evaluation and recommendations.

• Developmaintain and improve an EHS Management System to assign track and verify responsibilities across the organization.

• Develop annual EHS goalsobjectives and improvement plans aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain change-management processes to evaluate new products materials and work processes for EHS impacts.

• Lead andparticipatein EHS audits inspections and self-assessments to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure emergency preparedness programs aremaintained including hazard assessments training equipment readiness and communication systems.

• Manage EHS risks associated with contracted services and critical suppliers.

• Build andmaintainpositive relationships with federal provincial and local regulatory agencies.

• Communicate and collaborate across functions to implement joint EHS initiatives whereappropriate.

KeySkills and Abilities:

• Must be proactive self-motivated customer-focused and solution-oriented.

• Abilitytofoster andmaintainrelationships with employees at all levels within the organization.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to influence and support leaders.

• Comfortable developing and executing plans promoting ideas and implementing initiatives.

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Education Background:

• Minimumbachelors degree in health safety environmentengineeringor related field.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Plus7 years ofexperienceHealth Safety and Environment in a manufacturing environment.

• Plus 5 years of experience leading a team and Health Safety and Environment.

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) Certification is.

• Professional Engineer () designation is preferred.

• Prior experience with EHS Management Systems such as ISO 14001 or 45001 certification is a plus.

additionalinformation

Expected Compensation:

• Salarybased position with arange of$105000.00 to$135000.00based oneducation and experience.

Travel:

• Musthold a valid Passportandbe willingto travel up to10%internationallyfor training and visiting other company locationspredominately theUnited States of America and Japan.

Schedule:

• Full-time 100% in-person position.

• Typical work hours are Monday to Friday with flexibility to address urgent issues as needed 24/7. Attendance at meetings and trainings on off shifts may also beperiodically.

WorkingEnvironment

This positionwillbe basedin atemporary office aton thesite location in Port ColborneOntario Canadauntil the permanent office is built in 2027.The finalworkenvironmentwill beata24/7 manufacturing operation.This position is in supportof manufacturing andrequiresworking in a production environmentaround chemicals.The manufacturing facility will be a state of the artin terms ofautomationand beingtemperature and humiditycontrolled.This will be acleanand comfortableenvironmentduetothe nature of the products being produced.

About Us

Asahi Kasei is a pioneer in battery technology and a long-trusted supplier of lithium battery separators which are polymer-based microporous membranes that are key components of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles.

Asahi Kasei is accelerating its next phase of global growth with proactive investment and capacity expansion in battery separators to meet increasing demand for electric vehicle applicationswithAsahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporationin Port Colborne Ontario Canada. AKBSCAwill further build ourLIB separator infrastructure for automotive applicationsandenergyrelateduses like energy storage systems and data centersto meet growing demand in North America.

The companysHipore brand of separatorshasbeen commercially available since the lithium battery marketsinceptionin the early1990sand theyare found primarily in electric drive vehicles (EDVs) as well as in consumer electronics(CE)such as smartphonestabletsand personal computers.Hiporemembrane separators bring high porosity and excellent energy transfer while contributing to battery safety and reliability and they are especially well matched for the high-capacity batteriesfor power plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full battery (BEV) vehicles.

TheAsahi Kasei Group is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp. with operations in the material homes and health care business sectors. With more than 49000 employees around the world the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries.We areCreating forTomorrow!

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Location Information

Port Colborne Ontario is a charmingharbourtown situated in the Niagara Region on the coast of Lake Erie.It offers a safe small-town lifestyle with access to beach waterfront affordable housing easy commutingand one of the worlds largest canal locks Lock 8 of theWellandCanal.The town is a60-minute drive to Hamilton ON2-hourdrivetoTorontoand45-minute drive to Buffalo-Niagara International Airport in Buffalo NY USA.AKBSCA is located on theWelland-Port Colborne border.

The Niagara Region is made up of 12 municipalities and has a population of approximately 478000. It is an international trade hub withindustriesranging from agriculture construction manufacturing technology tourism. It is strategically positioned at the center of North Americas rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain.Home toBrock University Niagara Collegeand theUniversity of Niagara FallsCanada as well as public and private schools the areaoffersa selection of concentrations. Recreational attractions include Niagara FallsNiagara on the Lakeworld classwineriesand dining sporting and entertainment venues for concerts and festivals. Other amenities include the Niagara Health Systemfarmersmarkets ample parkstrailsand outdoor activities.