EHS Manager (REQ843)

EHS Manager

Stamford CT

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Join the Spartech Team!

In Stamford Spartech manufactures acrylic sheets that are used in aerospace security (bullet-resistance) displays acrylic furniture and laser protection amongst other applications. Our products can be seen in many airplanes fighter jet canopies helicopters in your local bank for protection at the teller windows tanning beds and other applications. We have a unique process that utilizes technology as well as the skills and knowledge of our employees to make quality products. We strive to supply the highest quality acrylic sheet with the best possible service.

This position is a key leadership and an important member of the Plant operations team as well as a resource and support team member of the Corporations EHS team. Responsible for Safety Health and Environmental policies procedures and operations at the manufacturing plant. Planning of the EHS improvement plan in collaboration and conformance with Spartechs policies. Position is responsible for executing training systems across all plant functional areas. Ensures the plant is in full compliance with all corporate federal state and local Safety Health and Environmental laws and regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Key member of the team that drives Safety Compliance and Process improvement throughout the Stamford facility.
• Accountable for compliance with all applicable regulatory plant and corporate EHS and related policies and procedures. Develops and maintains safety systems policies and procedures for the Stamford site.
• Key support for Emergency Response functions roles and responsibilities in accordance with site emergency response plan (PSM start-up shut-down procedures etc.)
• Collaborate with other functional departments to enhance employee engagement to reduce at-risk behaviors.
• Manage the engagement to improve the KPIs related to safety improvement.
• Perform risk assessment on operations and work with employees on risk reduction.
• Lead RCCAs on near-misses and action items arising from JSOs.
• Maintain all required documentation internally and external reporting on time.
• Responsible / accountable to ensure equipment and facilities are installed and maintained in compliance with all applicable regulatory site and corporate requirements.
• Responsible / accountable to ensure site project activity is completed in compliance with all applicable regulatory site and corporate requirements.
• Ensures that all EHS reporting is completed timely and accurately. This includes required government agency and other reporting.
• Ensure that programs exist and are followed for all necessary employee monitoring and testing requirements are performed appropriately. Ensure compliance to IH hearing tests air sampling etc.
• Collaborate with Operations Management to define goals objectives and projects related to yield improvement labor optimization conversion cost reduction product quality and compliance.
• Manage projects related to EHS and Compliance for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Health & Safety Engineering or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in the EHS field.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to understand related compliance regulations and how they apply to the facility.
• Strong knowledge of Title V and Water treatment systems.
• Knowledge of PSM.
• Ability to lead RCCAs.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as EHS standards operating manuals maintenance instructions procedure manuals and government regulations.
• Ability to write operational and project reports correspondence and policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization including internal and external associates (including project presentations in group settings).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Access Outlook).

This position reports to the Stamford Plant Manager.

We offer competitive salary incentive and benefit programs. - Most Benefits Start Day One!

Benefits include:

• Medical Dental & Vision.
• Company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with a strong matching program.
• 120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date).
• 11 paid holidays.

Spartech LLC headquartered in Maryland Heights Missouri is a leading manufacturing organization in the Custom Sheet & Roll Stock and Packaging markets with over a dozen locations throughout the United States. We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings and technologies. Many of our materials are used in products you might see every day - for example if you start your morning with a single serve yogurt the container you ate from may be made from one of Spartechs products or the refrigerator where the yogurt was stored could have Spartech products in its interior features. More unique uses of our products can be seen in military or security applications for example in fighter jet canopies or bullet resistant windows. From routine daily-life to life-saving applications - we make a difference. Our broad scope of products and services keep our environment interesting and challenging with a culture focused on success.

Spartech LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability genetic information or veteran status or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Spartech will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.

Required Experience:

Manager