EHS, Manager

## EHS, Manager Apply locations:
Loudon, TNtime type:
Full time posted on:
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EHS, Manager | Primient#
** About Primient
** Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet.

We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.### #
** About the Role
** We list “Safety” first in our values because our greatest priority is caring for our people and the environment. Our Health and Safety (H&S) team is leading on wide-ranging initiatives to make Primient an industry leader in all aspects of H&S – from switching away from coal power to providing a psychologically safe working environment.

The position is the Local H&S Team Leader and will provide technical safety and health support for all aspects of the plant.  This includes the development and implementation of programs and objectives and day-to-day support for safety and health initiatives for all areas.

Ready for an H&S career with more impact? Join a market leader in ingredient manufacturing that is poised for a new era of success.

** About the role
** The position is the Local H&S Team Leader and will provide technical safety and health support for all aspects of the plant.  This includes the development and implementation of programs and objectives and day-to-day support for safety and health initiatives for all areas.
** Main Accountabilities
*** This position has 3 direct reports: a Safety administrator, a Safety Specialist, & Safety coordinator.
* Accountable for the performance management and personnel development of your department. Responsible for developing clearly defined goals and objectives for the safety department. Responsibilities also include performance evaluations & career development of the direct reports.
* Preparing, implementing, and positively promoting H&S Management Systems
* Reviewing H&S performance to ensure company objectives and expectations are met.
* Involving all employees in the relevant H&S plans for activities and services.
* Assessing the existence and effectiveness of H&S plans through audits and reviews.
* Reviewing and tracking corrective actions for all incidents, defects, hazards, inadequacies of procedures and suggested improvements.
* Actively handling workplace injury claims, including reporting incidents, coordinating medical treatment, communicating with injured employees, and working with insurance companies to ensure proper benefits are provided while aiming to minimize costs and promote a swift return to work for the employee.
* Implementing leadership requirements specified in the H&S Management Standards
* Lead safety teams and Incident Investigations.
* Maintain an in-depth knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
** What you bring to us:
*** Bachelor’s degree in related field, CSP preferred.
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in process/food industrial environment
* Previous safety management experience
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
* Experience in root cause investigation techniques.
* Knowledgeable of Safety Compliance is preferred.
* Safety Systems familiarity (i.e., ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or similar.) is preferred
** Working with us in Loudon, TN
** Our Primient plant is part of largest and most complex facility across our network and has been part of the Loudon community for over 80 years. It has been a hub of innovation and technology and…