Environmental, Safety and Health Manager

## The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS).
** Company:
** Celgard, LLC
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* Job Description:

**# ESH Manager
** Celgard – Charlotte, NC
**** About the Role
** We are seeking an
** Environmental, Safety and Health Manager
** to be a part of the ES&H team based in Charlotte. This position will lead the development and coordination of Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) programs within a modern, high-tech manufacturing facility. The role is responsible for planning, evaluating, implementing, and maintaining workplace ES&H programs that are consistent with applicable regulatory and corporate requirements. The ES&H Manager coordinates with other employees and contractors with ES&H responsibilities.
** Reporting Relationships
** This position will report to the Plant Manager with an ESH Specialist reporting to this role.
** Asahi Kasei and Celgard Values
*** Sincerity – Being sincere with everyone
* Challenge – Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change
* Creativity – Creating new value through unity and synergy
** Key Accountabilities
*** Actively participate as a valued team member of the site management team to provide ES&H leadership, guidance, and technical support.
* Influence an ES&H “Zero Harm” culture by partnering with site leadership and employees to drive a collective ownership of Environmental and Safety performance.
* Establish and manage annual ES&H expense and capital budget plans.
* Participate in the design and development of facilities, work areas, and work procedures to evaluate potential ES&H risks and make recommendations accordingly.
* Establish an effective ES&H Management System to track, assign, and verify ES&H responsibilities and integrate them into the overall business operation.
* Establish strategic plans and annual ES&H goals and objectives to improve overall ES&H programs and performance.
* Maintain change management processes to ensure proper evaluation of new products, materials, and manufacturing work processes for potential ES&H concerns.
* Oversee a program to ensure proper incident investigation and root-cause analysis of ES&H related events, including tracking and closure of identified actions.
* Develop and deploy training programs that reduce risk and maintain compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
* Lead and participate in ES&H inspections, self-assessments, and audits.
* Monitor, measure and communicate ES&H performance and trends.
* Ensure emergency management programs are developed and maintained in a state of readiness for anticipated emergencies including hazard assessments, personnel training, equipment, and alerting systems.
* Ensure programs that manage ES&H risks associated with contracted services and critical suppliers.
* Coordinate with other functions to ensure the organization successfully implements ES&H medical surveillance requirements and manages Worker’s Compensation claims.
* Develop and maintain ES&H programs consistent with applicable regulatory standards (EPA, OSHA, DOT, etc.).
* Manage and maintain compliance with applicable environmental programs (Air Quality, RCRA, CERCLA, EPCRA, and NPDES).
* Build and maintain an effective regulatory engagement system to foster positive relationships with federal, state, and local regulators.
* Maintain awareness of federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and health regulations, including potential changes that could affect the operation.
* Ensure programs for contractors and construction projects are implemented consistent with company standards, regulatory requirements, and best management practices.

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