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Environmental Services Manager

Employer
Knowlton Development Corporation
Location
Mahwah, New Jersey, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 22, 2021

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Sustainability
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
WHY CHEMAID?
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Health / Vision / Dental Insurance
  • Paid Sick Days
  • 401K Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Vacation Days
  • Fun and Safe Work Environment
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Career Growth Opportunities


WHY KDC?

KDC is a growing network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. Become part of a network that is known for high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. With its head office in Longueuil, Québec, 24 operating facilities worldwide, and a family of over 15,000 talented and dedicated individuals, KDC offers a great opportunity to grow your career.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for overseeing the Environmental, Health and Safety programs (EHS) at KCD/ONE - ChemAid (Saddle Brook, NJ) and KDC/ONE - Acupac (Mahwah, NJ). The multi-site EHS Manager will be accountable for the development, implementation and oversite of all environmental health and safety programs (EHS), including inspections, Incident investigation, EHS training. The role will lead the sites efforts to comply with applicable KDC/One as well as local, and federal EHS regulations, sustainability programs and environmental compliance. This person will also lead the specific site's safety steering committees and Emergency Response Teams.Responsible for championing various awareness campaigns for promoting a culture of safety. This position will report directly to the Vice-President / General Manager of ChemAid/Acupac and will have a dotted line responsibility to KDC's Director for Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design and implement safety programs that inspire commitment and develop an employee culture of strong EHS engagement
  • Develop and implement safety programs that focus on the empowerment of all employees and that create an atmosphere of total ownership across the entire workforce
  • Develop and maintain EHS programs to train employees in workplace safety and incident prevention. Ensure prevention programs, procedures and policies are focused on providing a safe work environment in compliance with all company, Local, State and Federal rules and standards.
  • Implement policies and procedures that ensure an environmentally safe workplace and that each site is in full compliance with all Local, State and Federal environmental laws and regulations
  • Develop, maintain and report on key performance indicators (KPI's) that monitor and drive improvement in the areas of safety, environmental compliance and sustainability
  • Identify safety and environmental compliance issues through a comprehensive audit program. Utilize audit results to develop root cause / corrective action plans and to advise senior management of priority issues and / or notable trends.
  • Lead the investigations of all incidents, unsafe acts, near misses and employee observations using 6M approach to set new or improve existing standards. Ensure timely and thorough reporting of all incidents in compliance with site specific and corporate guidelines. Facilitate, manage and verify implementation of corrective actions and preventative measures
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining internal Fire Protection Programs and Environmental Programs to ensure compliance with all Property Insurance requirements
  • Ensure all facilities are prepared for audits by OSHA, EPA, and independent agencies and that sites have all applicable certifications and licences relating to local, state and federal EH&S regulations
  • Responsible for EH&S initiatives supporting multi-sites with various workforce shift schedules


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree required with focus in Sciences preferred
  • EHS related certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM) highly recommended
  • 5+ years of progressive EHS experience
  • Technical and working understanding of manufacturing plant and distribution facility settings and processes
  • Superior organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills are essential
  • Capable of interacting with management and all levels of employees with diverse backgrounds
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven project management experience and ability
  • Result oriented, dependable, self starter with strong work ethics
  • Demonstrated subject matter expertise and knowledge of OSHA, EPA, API, NFPA, ASME, ISO, FDA and ANSI standards
  • Able to multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic work environment while maintaining strong attention to detail

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