Job Description

Managing the company’s compliance with all environmental statutory and regulatory requirements. Responsible for implementing and maintaining safety protocols, procedures and policies to ensure a safe working environment for all.

Responsibilities (Environmental):

• Maintain working relations with regulatory agencies, specifically with both state and federal EPA representatives.
• Researching, preparing and writing permit applications with the EPA, including Title V permits, PTI/PTO, and other permit applications.
• Specific knowledge of Title V permit requirements
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and act as a guide for all visits or inspections from the EPA.
• Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies minimized and corrected.
• Perform administrative duties including, but not limited to, record keeping, filing, and updating of documents.
• Prepare and submit EPA compliance reports including: MACT compliance, Deviation reports, Emission Fee reports, and Section 312/313 chemical inventory reporting.
• Maintain SDS and TDS documents for all required chemicals in inventory.
• Perform annual HazCom training for appropriate personnel.
• Monitor and documents dust collector performance as required by permits.
• Disposal of wastewater, waste solvents, universal waste, or other hazardous materials.

Responsibilities (Health and Safety):

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Practice safe working techniques and re-enforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the Company.
• Lead the Emergency Response Team and comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with VP, Operations and General Manager on facility deficiencies and monthly safety inspections.
• Provide daily guidance and direction in EHS programs at the employee / supervisor level to ensure a common and effective approach.
• Review accidents and incidents which occur in the area of responsibility and conduct field audits, reporting and managing the corrective actions.
• Lead the Emergency Response Team and comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Plans and implements programs to train supervisors and employees to meet standards and also to enhance the company safety culture.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of manufacturing processes, equipment, machinery, and facilities to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Responsible for assisting in the identification of possible losses; evaluating the risk in such loss exposure; developing and implementing a plan to correct or prevent a loss and audit the plan to ensure its effectiveness.
• Maintain and update as needed SOP’s for all safe work practices and equipment and utilize them in the day to day training.
• Assist with maintaining the Site Preparedness and Emergency Plans & Procedures.
• Review accidents and incidents which occur in the area of responsibility and conduct field audits, reporting and managing the corrective actions.
• Participates in Key Cooperative’s goal setting and budget process, in areas of safety and compliance.
• Assists with the drug and alcohol testing program.
• Assists with the company’s contractor safety program.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

General Responsibility and Percentage of Duties:

• Responsible for overseeing environmental reporting and controlling aspects to external governing agencies: 30%
• Implement and measuring effectiveness of safety program with identified/audit findings: 25%
• Responsible for ensuring product compliance to internal and external standards: 20%
• Develop and manage a leading indicator initiative: 15%
• Responsible for coaching, mentoring, leading, and developing department individuals to achieve the highest-level performance of knowledge in safety and environmental policies and practices: 10%

Personal Competency, Skills, Abilities:

• Has complete understanding of current job and full understanding of closely related jobs. Possesses up-to-date knowledge of the profession, as well as knowledge of company systems and procedures. Is regarded as an expert in his/her functional area. Uses appropriate methods and tools to achieve company objectives by using technical/PC and language skills required to the position.
• Consistently produces quality work. Meets deliverables with efficient, effective, and high-quality performance Transforms ideas and plans into actions. Focuses efforts on value-added activities. Understands the distinction and trade-off between quality and quantity when managing work assignments.
• Plans, organizes, and schedules work in a productive manner to assure accomplishment of objectives. Pays appropriate attention to details. Priorities tasks in terms of importance and urgency. Manages personal time well.
• Identifies and analyzes problems and opportunities. Relates and compares data from different sources. Determines root cause and subtle relationships among data from various sources. Demonstrates consistent logic, rationality and objective in decision making. Achieves balance between quick decisions and slower, more thorough approaches. Shows common sense and anticipates the consequences of decisions.
• Conducts or contributes to effective meetings, seeks and accepts feedback, listens well, shows respect, and is sensitive to others viewpoint. Verbal skills: asks good questions, presents ideas and disseminates information clearly and concisely. Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communications settings and styles, can get messages across that have the desired effects. Works on projects as part of a team, exchanging ideas and contributing skills that complement those of the other team members. Fulfills commitments to team members.
• Seeks out ways to improve organizations, systems, and processes. Is self-motivated and strives to learn. Goes beyond the “call of duty” and finds ways to surmount barriers while exhibiting positive energy. Has strong desire to achieve and dedication to task. Seizes opportunities to improve the business.
• Shows understanding of issues relevant to the company and industry. Meets the needs of internal and external customers, resulting in high customer satisfaction. Demonstrates respect, accountability and a pro-active approach. Demonstrates profit consciousness through efficient and profitable business decisions. Allocates resources to the most impactful and value-added activities.

Traits:

• Energy
• Positive attitude
• Enthusiasm
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Organization/Planning
• Stress Management
• Self-Awareness
• Motivational
• Conflict Management

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• The position is situated in an office environment and is climate controlled. Exposure to plant environment (operating machinery, temperature, noise, odors, dust, drafts and chemicals used in the manufacture of the product) during daily activities and interactions as required. Minimal travel required (generally less than 15%).
• Office environment with appropriate office equipment, electronic systems (hardware & software) to effectively accomplish required work assignments and management of function.
• Sitting, standing, lifting (generally under 20 lbs.), bending in performance of office related duties.
• Ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, management, and coworkers is crucial. Regular use of phone and email for communication is essential. Hearing and vision correctable to within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, receiving ordinary information, and preparing or inspecting documents
• The ability to remain in a stationary position roughly 50% of the time, as well as the ability to move about the office occasionally (accessing files/storage, office equipment, computers and other office productivity devices, attending meetings, etc.), is required.

Job Specification:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant degree field of Environmental Health and Safety, Master degree is preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in development, monitoring, and managing safety systems and environmental reporting.
• Must possess strong computer skills within the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Previous experience required in a EH&S field with a preference in Safety and Environmental reporting and compliance.
• Learning time: After a brief orientation period to the facility and its methods and procedures, this position is expected to effectively provide competent expertise in this field in accordance with Corporate and Plant directives.

Physical Job Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 20lbs independently.
• Ability to stand for 8 to 12 hours.
• Good hand/eye coordination.

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

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