EHS Manager

Overview

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The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Programs:
  You will oversee the implementation and management of Environmental, Health and Safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and company standards. You will conduct annual program reviews, maintain the Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and Smithfield Injury Prevention System (SIPS), and address audit findings promptly. Your role includes leading ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification efforts, managing Process Safety and Risk Management Programs for ammonia refrigeration, and coordinating site security plans with management.
• Process:
  You will be responsible for ensuring effective healthcare and handling of incidents to reduce workers’ compensation costs, absenteeism, and turnover. You will review and monitor incident investigation reports, participate in claim reviews and mediations, and address EHS incident trends with actionable plans. You will train production employees and management on OSHA, environmental regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and emergency response protocols.
• Compliance:
  You will ensure timely completion of employee exposure surveys and oversee environmental permit applications to prevent lapses in coverage. Additionally, you will monitor and enforce compliance with safety programs and environmental permits and plans, report non-compliance to the appropriate individuals and facilitate necessary corrections or re-training according to company policies.
• Training:
  You will be accountable for ensuring training is conducted as required by regulatory and Smithfield EHS systems.
• Key Performance Indicators:
  Your responsibility includes maintaining compliance with Key Performance Indicators and communicate action plans to your team based on results.
• Leadership:
  Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the environmental, health and safety field and 5+ years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• Ability to make strategic decisions while in stressful situations including leading emergency response efforts.
• Comfortable with, at times, working long hours, weekends, and remaining in an on-call status when required including adjusting work schedule to cover evening/night shift training or to troubleshoot concerns as determined by Plant Management.
• Occasional travel involved to collaborate with others.

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations including Process Safety Management requirements for ammonia refrigeration.
• Air, water, and waste permitting experience for an industrial plant setting.
• Thorough knowledge of workers’ compensation processes and injury investigation requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedures in English.
• Effective presentation skills and ability to respond to questions from a diverse audience.
• Detail oriented.
• Self-motivated, result-oriented,…