Ehs & Security Manager - Chemical Manufacturing

Job Summary:
The Health, Safety Environmental and Security Manager (HSES Manager) will be responsible for full oversight and maintenance of all facility-specific regulatory and accreditation requirements. This will generally include, but not be limited to, the requirements established by EPA, DNREC, NJDEP or CT DEEP, DHS, TSA, USCG, USDOT, OSHA and ISO/RC 14001. The HSES Manager will also be responsible for ensuring that all company activities will be performed in accord with best practices concerning the health and welfare of all employees. The HSES Manager will report to the Senior HSES Manager and will coordinate activities with the respective Plant Manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
*Oversees the daily workflow of the department cooperating with site Maintenance, Operations and Transportation personnel.
Essential Responsibilities:
*Maintain current working knowledge of all regulatory requirements as they affect our daily activities. Develop an intimate working knowledge of all safety, health, environmental and security regulatory requirements concerning the commodities that Kuehne manufactures, ships, and carries. Direct facility"s regulatory compliance programs including development, when required, implementation, and maintenance.
*Direct and participate in company safety processes to include process hazards analysis, pre-startup safety reviews, compliance audits, development and review of Management of Change requests and issuance of safety-related work orders.
*Ensure all safety, environmental and security reporting requirements are met.
*Assist all Departments in complying with HSES policies and procedures.
*Review company standard operating procedures and ensure their compliance with ISO/RC and other requirements. Initiate work orders for safety-related tasks and issue them to appropriate personnel.
*Direct facility"s ISO/RC certification program includes participation in internal audits, scheduling of external ISO/RC audits, and participation in external ISO/RC audits. Design follow-up and response to any nonconformance issues uncovered and assure response is effective.
*Assure compliance with all established written regulatory compliance plans. Prepare newly established plans and revisions to existing plans and administer implementation. Review plans periodically to ensure relevance and compliance with any recent rule changes. These plans include Discharge Prevention and
Job Description HSES Manger
Control and Countermeasures, Risk Management, Process Safety Management, Storm Water, Security
and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures. Maintain company SDS documents.
*Assist with safety audits of customer facilities to ensure a safe working environment is available and all safety and security concerns are addressed. Provide technical and regulatory compliance direction to customers when appropriate.
*Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries and near misses with supervisors and hourly employees. Prepare reports outlining findings and recommendations for corrective actions. Assist other Departments in completing thorough investigations. Identify and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
*Oversee all training programs and coordinate all training activities with supervisors and managers. Assure that recurring drills and exercises, including evacuation, emergency response, and security, are conducted at required intervals. Conduct New Employee HSES Orientations for new hires and Contractor HSES Training.
*Manage the hazard communications program for employees and the community.
*Manage the site safety committee program. Develop minutes and institute improvements when warranted.
*Assure that the personal protective equipment program is fully implemented and observed by all employees and visitors.
*Oversee any facility storm water and wastewater programs to include sampling, obtaining necessary permits and forwarding required reports.
*Participate in any specific task groups as directed by the Senior HSES Manager. Participate in local and regional trade groups, consortiums, and task groups when appropriate.
*Manage environmental permit programs and complete reporting for Title V and other air emission permits, permits to construct, Tidelands permits, etc.
*Responsible for management of site Workers Compensation claims; work with Department Managers and physicians to determine return to work strategies.
*Frequently walks through all Departments especially during maintenance repairs to assure HSES compliance
*Support Emergency Response activities
Required Skills/Abilities:
*Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies
*Strong working knowledge of production processes
*Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
*Effective oral and written communication skills.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
*Effective computer skills and knowledge of commonly used MMS Office software.
*Requires interaction with all levels of company employees and frequent contact with Maintenance Supervisor, Plant Management, and upper management. The position is multi-tasking with changing priorities.
*Must be able to pass a 10 panel controlled substance testing and random testing after that.
*Must be able to pass a background investigation check and maintain in good standing order, as per TSA"s TWIC criteria.
*Maintain Method 9 Visible Emissions Certification if required by state regulations.
Education and Experience:
* bachelor's degree in environmental safety, Occupational Safety, and Health or related field required.
* Five years of experience in managing safety and environmental activities in an industrial manufacturing facility.
Job Description HSES Manger
* Working knowledge of EPA pesticide program elements including federal and state pesticide registration and registration maintenance.
* Working knowledge of formulation of construction, land use, and air quality permitting and maintenance of these permits.
* Knowledge of CT, DE and NJ state pollution prevention regulations including familiarity with DPCC and DCR Plans and SPCC and programs.
* Knowledge of ISO certification requirements (ISO 9001, RC 14001).
* Knowledge of USDOT safety regulations, placarding, hours of service, etc.
* Knowledge and management of EPA PSM and RMP and NJ TCPA RMP programs.
* Knowledge of OSHA general industry standards and process safety management standards.
* Knowledge of facility security and anti-terrorism programs (TWIC, SVA, MARSEC. CFATS, etc.).Education:Employment Type: FULL_TIME