Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Novelis in Uhrichsville (formerally known as Aleris, IMCO Recycling, and Commonwealth Aluminum) is looking for an Environment, Health and Safety Manager.

The EHS Manager is responsible for driving continuous improvement and employee involvement in the facility's Environmental, Health, and Safety programs. The EHS Manager will lead all aspects of environmental protection and employee health and safety in a manner that supports the Corporate EHS Policy; this includes the development, implementation, enforcement and auditing of EHS systems within the operations.

Why Novelis? By offering industry-leading compensation and benefit packages, we make it a priority to identify the very best talent and provide them with the right growth and development opportunities throughout their career. By embracing diversity and empowering our employees to pursue their curiosities and test their ideas, Novelis employees are able to enhance their skillsets and work across business segments and geographies to gain new experiences.

Responsibilities Include:

• Actively lead and participate in maintaining a zero incident safety culture.
• Live and champion the Novelis Focused 5: Safety, Customer Centricity, Environmental Footprint, Operational Excellence, and People; and Cultural Beliefs: Do It Right, Say Anything, Own It, Get Focused, Win Together
• Lead the implementation of activities and best practices that focus on creating a safe working environment for all employees, contractors and visitors to the plant instilling the underlying belief that all incidents are preventable. Serve as a coach and facilitator for Novelis safety absolutes, risk assessments, corrective actions, behavioral based observations, incident investigations, and cause mapping.
• Actively drive the plant's efforts in continually improving safety performance by chairing the plant wide Safety Committee, leading monthly plant safety meetings, and conducting daily safety walks. Engage and work with plant supervision in preparing and conducting monthly safety meetings.
• Obtain and maintain up-to-date knowledge in aspects of Safety and Environmental regulations and compliance reporting. Prepare and provide regular progress reports to the plant leadership team and to the Corporate office.
• Develop, implement and administer OSHA, State and Federal agency, and Novelis compliance programs including the selection and distribution of training materials designed to prevent injury and illness along with protection of the environment.
• Proactively lead in identification and resolution of environmental issues that may arise while fully engaging the Plant Manager, other plant personnel, and the Corporate team throughout the process.
• Communicate with and maintain professional relationships with environmental agency personnel regarding construction and operating permit issues, negotiating potential compliance issues and enforcement actions. Serve as the company representative during any agency inspections of the facility, coordinating these events with the Plant Manager and the Director, EHS.
• Review, maintain and ensure accuracy and timeliness of all environmental permits, files, and documents. Understand all permit obligations and ensure that systems are in place to meet all permit and regulatory requirements.
• Actively participate with the Corporate EHS team on special projects, training, and auditing.
• Lead plant projects by requesting quotes and seeking purchase approval as they relate to any required safety processes, equipment and training activities.
• Provide EHS assistance to project managers in the preparation of capital requests and complete reviews to ensure that projects are in compliance with all regulatory and Novelis requirements.
• Assist the Plant Manager in maintaining a positive relationship with the local community.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related area of study.
• 5+ years related EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Possess general knowledge and proficiency in general business and the ability to use computer applications, such as spreadsheets, word processing documents, databases and email programs.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Creativity and innovation for implementation of new EHS programs and employee involvement.
• Capability of managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work varied hours, be on call, and travel occasionally.

Opened in 1985, Novelis in Uhrichsville employs more than 370 people, making us one of Tuscarawas County's largest employers. The facility produces rolled aluminum sheet for building and construction, transportation and consumer durable applications. Centrally located near Canton, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland, the area is known for abundant outdoor activities with easy access to cultural centers and professional sport events.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.