EHS Manager

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:
Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The EHS Manager is responsible to provide full support to the operations team to ensure leadership and management of the safety program. To drive a consistent approach across all EHS activities on the Refresco site. Driving forward the EHS management systems by influencing the management team, while working with the operations team to ensure compliance. This position reports to the Plant Director.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to and enforce all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Assist the Regional EHS Manager with the development of company management systems. Due to the nature of the role some cross site EHS interaction may be required.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
• Provides guidance and training on work standards and expected outcomes.
• Accountable for planning and evaluating performance, staff training and development, recruitment and may contribute to pay recommendations
• Play and active part of yield/waste reduction on site with the production team.
• Technical support, advice and guidance to managers on EHS legal compliance and best practice.
• Liaison with HR Department on Occupational Health matters.
• Coordinate EHS and Environmental Permit activities including:
  • Review environmental aspects and assist with development of control measures
  • Control and record EHS & Permit documentation
  • Auditing schedules, conduct internal and third-party audits and follow up on corrective actions
  • Environmental performance reporting for Environmental Permit.
  • Conduct JSA reviews in conjunction with Departments
• Provide support, assistance and guidance to Departments on:
  • Risk assessments, audits, and inspections
  • Development of EHS procedures
  • Incident investigations
• Manage
  • EHS training, audits, non-conformances, and PPE protocol
  • Compliance reporting (Tier II, OSHA, etc.)
• Manage Waste including “zero to landfill” ensuring that optimal revenue is obtained for all waste created:
  • Maintenance of Waste Stream Matrix
  • Duty of Care records and audits
  • Liaise with waste management contractors
  • Equipment servicing and issues
• Maintain EHS KPI’s including:
  • Accident statistics
  • Company incident management and reporting software for assigned locations
  • Environmental Permit Annual Returns
  • Environmental KPI’s
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management or related field (or equivalent experience) plus five (5) years of management experience applying environmental, safety, wellness and programs required.
• Sustainability project/initiative implementation of EHS programs experience required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred.
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