Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Company: Amerilab Technologies
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Amerilab Technologies is a growing and leading US manufacturer in the development, manufacturing, and packaging of effervescent tablets, and effervescent and non-effervescent powders in stick packs and sachets, and we are currently seeking skilled and experienced Environmental Health & Safety Manager to join our team.Schedule:Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pmResponsible for leading systems, processes and procedures that promote a positive safety culture, which results in an injury free and healthy workplace. Collaborate with leadership to execute on all local, state, federal regulatory EHS requirements and company EHS programs. This position will work functionally with DCC EHS teams.Your responsibilities will include:Responsible for supporting and fostering the safety culture, safety and environmental compliance of our facilities.Assign and track all EHS activities, corrective action plans and tasks to completion and update as needed; maintain appropriate documentation.Assess facility programs against performance standards and develop corrective action plans to close gaps.Manage leading indicator efforts including safe work observation process, 5S, hazard recognition and controls.Lead and maintain Contractor safety effort; assist in development of contractor work plans and monitor compliance.Manage energy control, hearing conservation and chemical management programs.Participate in required internal and external EHS audits and inspections; coordinate and review results to ensure deficiency correction.Lead incident investigations, complete investigation files, develop corrective action plans and manage the worker s compensation process.Lead initiatives to strategically plan, communicate, deliver, and track required safety employee training. Responsible for the make-up training process and new hire onboarding, i.e. forklift training.Maintains safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, AED, etc.Liaison with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, spill response, local agencies, and rescue teams to assure information exchange and mutual assistance and participates in activities of related professional organizations.Responsible for company-wide EHS communications; utilize resources from EHS function, participate in DCC EHS calls and communicate/distribute materials to site leaders; prepare and provide info at plant-wide meetings.Promote sustainability of safety leadership tools; provide feedback to leaders on skill improvements needed.Participate and support an active cross functional safety committee.Oversee programs to reduce carbon footprint and achieve network sustainability goals (may include energy usage, waste management, solar power initiatives, etc.)Maintain files, environmental permits, inspections, certifications, and submissions (VOC, wastewater, storm water, cyclone, silo, Tier II, DMR's, Air, etc.)Lead deliberate improvement efforts to improve EHS performance.Work with leadership team to develop and implement company-specific annual objectives for EHS.Other Duties and Responsibilities:Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.Safety Protocol:Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.Correct or report any observed safety hazards.Support safety policies and programs.???????This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed necessary from time to time.Qualifications:Education / Experience / Certifications:Bachelor s degree specializing in occupational safety, environment, engineering, or related field preferred.Minimum 5 years related experience.An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.Skills Required:Capable of interaction at all levels of the organizationStrong verbal & written communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Word and ExcelAttention to detail.Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations.Knowledge of Ecovadis and ISO 45001 and prior implementation is a plus.Demonstrated experience leading projects and oversight of corporate programs.Capable of interaction at all levels of the organizationAt Amerilab Technologies, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and engaging work environment that fosters growth and development. We offer competitive pay, annual bonus, benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off (PTO), opportunities for advancement, tuition reimbursement, and more.If you are a motivated and skilled Environmental Health & Safety Manager with a passion for excellence, we encourage you to apply today and join our dynamic team at Amerilab Technologies.

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