Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Responsible for the overall activities of planning, organizing, and directing all environmental, health, safety, and security activities to maintain and assure compliance with corporate, group and location policies and regulatory laws.

Major Accountabilities:  

• Maintain a safe working environment. Understand, follow, and support company policies, procedures, (i.e., lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space, etc.) in addition to corporate and local safety initiatives. Assume responsibility for risk assessment.  Manage and encourage all employees and contractors to be proactive in safety, including anticipating unsafe behaviors, conditions, and unusual circumstances.
• Coordinate with department managers and General Manager in environmental EGLE air reporting and SARA 3 reporting. And coordinate all reporting with General Manager.
• Lead Site Safety Committee.
• Ensures the General Manager is up to date on EH&S and security requirements.
• Coordinate MARSEC security plan (coast guard).
• Develop, implement, and administer plant safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Monitor compliance by site with all appropriate federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations with appropriate company policy in the areas of environment, safety, and industrial health.
• Control and administer the management and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Recommend methods to reduce the quantity of waste generated.
• Develop, administer, and train employees in spill prevention and control, storm water and emergency programs.
• Direct and chair plant safety committee meetings. Maintain OSHA records. Document findings through inspection with the Union Safety Representative to assure the operations are following safety and health programs. Conduct accident prevention and education activities.
• Respond to emergencies. Recommend methods of addressing health, safety, and environmental concerns. Manage environmental emergencies.
• Review all proposed new or modified processes and equipment to ensure all safety, Health and environmental rules, regulations and policies are followed.
• Ensure the evaluation and update of safety and emergency preparedness plans.
• Prepare budgets. Recommend and prepare proposals for capital and operational expenditures for safety, industrial hygiene and environmental projects as required.
• Accompany corporate, contractors and governmental agency personnel during facility wide inspections. Prepare summaries and recommend action on same.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of regulatory compliance and keep abreast of changing business practices that my impact health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage the contractor security guard services in addition to all facility security activities.
• Complete special assignments as requested.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices. Maintain all records as required and is familiar with the principles of the Food Safety Program. Inform the General Manager of any issues and understands the importance of product quality, integrity, safety, and legality.
• Is the Management Representative for ISO 140001 and is familiar with the Environmental Management System policy, procedures or work instructions and understands the potential consequences of departure from the requirement. Will notify the General Manager of any observed or potential compliance issues or nonconformities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering and/or Environmental or Safety Studies.
• Three to five years of manufacturing experience in environmental affairs.
• Three to five years of industrial safety experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and team skills.
• A self-starter who can manage and performing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a problem-solving team.
• Recognize and respect diverse perspectives expressed by team members, peers, or superiors.

The work environment consists of both an office and production environment with variations in temperature and noise levels. Proper PPE is required when working in the production environment.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.