Plant EHSS & Operations Risk Manager

Plant Ehss & Operations Risk Manager

Position Summary

The Plant Ehss and Operational Risk Manager leads all Environmental, Health, Safety, Security (Ehss), and operational risk management programs for the pellet mill facility. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, healthy, environmentally responsible, and secure workplace while supporting operational excellence, business continuity, and sustainable manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Accountability

Partner with Domestic Operations Ehss leadership to drive accountability across all plant functions for Ehss performance, compliance, and operational risk reduction. Serve as a member of the plant leadership team responsible for balancing operational performance, regulatory compliance, workforce safety, environmental stewardship, and operational risk in support of the facility's business objectives.

Enterprise Risk Management and Governance

Own the facility's operational risk management framework, ensuring Ehss risks are identified, prioritized, mitigated, and communicated to plant leadership and Domestic Operations Ehss leadership. Lead formal operational risk assessments for manufacturing processes, critical equipment, contractors, utilities, facility modifications, and business continuity risks.

Health and Safety Leadership

Partner with Domestic Operations Ehss leadership to lead implementation and sustainment of all safety programs, policies, procedures, and standards Manage and continuously improve the facility's Behavior-Based Safety (Bbs) program Implement and sustain safety observation, hazard recognition, and employee engagement processes Establish and sustain a robust near-miss reporting, investigation, and corrective action process to identify hazards, eliminate risk, and prevent incidents before they occur Engage regularly with team members across all shifts in a 24/7 operation to reinforce safety culture, gather feedback, identify emerging risks, and ensure consistent execution of Ehss programs and expectations Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and lessons learned processes Develop and maintain risk assessment processes for equipment, processes, tasks, and facility operations Ensure effective management of Ppe programs, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, contractor safety, ergonomics, and other critical risk programs Support return-to-work and modified duty programs in partnership with Human Resources and plant leadership Drive continuous improvement of safety performance through leading and lagging indicator analysis Integrate operational risk assessments into safety initiatives, process changes, and daily operations to proactively reduce organizational risk.

Environmental Management

Partner with Domestic Operations Ehss leadership to lead environmental compliance and sustainability efforts for the facility Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations Manage environmental programs including air emissions, waste management, stormwater, spill prevention, environmental permitting, and environmental reporting requirements Conduct environmental inspections and assessments to identify and mitigate risks Partner with plant leadership to reduce environmental impacts and improve sustainability performance Maintain environmental permits, records, and required reporting documentation Support environmental audits and implementation of corrective actions Develop and implement site environmental improvement initiatives that reduce operational risk, improve regulatory compliance, and enhance resource efficiency.

Identify and implement projects that reduce waste, emissions, and environmental impact while supporting operational and financial objectives.

Security and Emergency Preparedness

Partner with Domestic Operations Ehss leadership to lead facility security programs designed to protect employees, visitors, assets, and operations Maintain emergency response plans, crisis management procedures, and business continuity readiness Coordinate emergency response drills and preparedness exercises Partner with local…