Ehs Manager

EHS MANAGER

RICHMOND, CA, USA

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen.

Richmond, CA

About the role

We have an immediate need for an experienced EHS Manager for our facility in Richmond, CA.
This position is responsible for technically advising andleading EH&S practices and programs to protect the employees, customers,and the environment, championing comprehensive oversight for safe, compliantoperations for manufacturing facilities, offices, laboratories, and pilotprojects, meeting government safety regulations and industry standards,inspecting and evaluating the equipment, environment, and processes. Critical to this role is knowledge and experience identifying and implementing best practices aligned with San Francisco Bay area environmental regulations. This role is also the siteleader as it relates to wastewater and shipping port operations.

This person is also responsible for implementing corporateProcess Safety policies, standards, and guidelines, and facilitating and/oroverseeing process hazard analyses and revalidations. Participates in andconducts audits to ensure compliance with OSHA General Duty and Process SafetyManagement, EPA and other federal, state and local regulations.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all hands-on Environmental, Health and Safety activities

Reviews and implements corporate EH&S programs, policies, procedures, training, and reporting.

Champions organizational compliance, evaluating workplace environments, equipment and practices of all safety standards and government regulations.

Guides management of hazards associated with process safety management, ensuring comprehensive program is maintained to integrate technologies, procedures, and management practices.

Conducts chemical and SDS risk assessment as well as operations risk assessments to specify engineering controls and other regulatory requirements are applicable.

Develops and implements environmental strategies in the workplace, auditing and analyzing environmental practices for sustainability (including workplace pollution control, waste management and recycling) for assigned location(s). 

Undertakes regular statutory compliance audits, PSM, JSA process reviews, and QA assessment of safety management systems.

Directs accident investigation programs, reports or reviews findings, notes trends, and develops programs for improving performance.

Provides and communicates employee safety training and communication programs, Contingency Planning, Emergency Response, and H&S evaluations / implementation.

Sets environmental and safety priorities and goals consistent with corporate objectives.

Specifies EH&S guidelines and directives for internal governance and internal controls.

Acts on quantitative measurements and coordinates solutions, presentations, and detailed reporting on safety performance and continuous improvements

Establishes cross functional teams to coordinate delivery of compliant, safety performance.

Defines solutions which support EHS policy integration into facility operations.

Determines improvements which provide reliable, successful EH&S programs.

About you

10+ years multiple site EHS leadership experience in a plant manufacturing environment. 
Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or other related field of study
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is preferred
Knowledge of food processing, packaging, GMP, mechanical engineering, vegetable oil and hydrogen plant operations helpful
Experience in leading and directing the work of others with strong team orientation, ability to influence, and collaboration with all levels of leadership
Strong analytical, critical thinking, interpersonal and communicative skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and ERP applications
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements for federal, state, and San Francisco Bay area programs, processes, and program implementation strategies. 
Experience and judgment to perform a variety of complex tasks
Skilled in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail
Ability to coach and work directly with plant managers and supervisors at each location providing support at the level they need to fulfill their EHS responsibilities.
Must be able to speak, read, write English fluently, in order to perform the essential job functions. Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish is highly desired.
Ability to work in the USA without the need for current or future work visa sponsorship

In return AAK offers

Annual salary of $140,000 to $150,000

Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
401(k) Plan with match up to 4.5%
Free Life and Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
Amazon AwardCo recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition

About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmo, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.

 
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