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Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Employer
Affinity Executive Search
Location
Berkeley, California, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 21, 2022

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Sustainability
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
PLANT EHS MANAGER, Food Manufacturing, Berkeley, CA (area)

The Plant EHS Manager technically advises and leads all EH&S practices and programs to protect the employees, customers, and the environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Reviews and implements corporate EH&S programs, policies, procedures, training, and reporting
  • Champions organizational compliance, evaluating workplace environments, equipment and practices of all safety standards and government regulations
  • Guides management of hazards associated with process safety management, ensuring comprehensive program is maintained to integrate technologies, procedures, and management practices
  • Conducts chemical and SDS risk assessment as well as operations risk assessments to specify engineering controls and other regulatory requirements are applicable
  • Develops and implements environmental strategies in the work place, auditing and analyzing environmental practices for sustainability (including workplace pollution control, waste management and recycling) for assigned location(s).
  • Undertakes regular statutory compliance audits, PSM, JSA process reviews, and QA assessment of safety management systems
  • Directs accident investigation programs, reports or reviews findings, note trends, and develop programs for improving performance
  • Provides and communicates employee safety training and communication programs, Contingency Planning, Emergency Response, and H&S evaluations / implementation
  • Sets environmental and safety priorities and goals consistent with corporate objectives.
  • Specifies EH&S guidelines and directives for internal governance and internal controls
  • Acts on quantitative measurements and coordinates solutions, presentations, and detailed reporting on safety performance and continuous improvements
  • Establishes cross functional teams to coordinate delivery of compliant, safety performance
  • Defines solutions which support EHS policy integration into facility operations

Determines improvements which provide reliable, successful EH&S programs

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 8 - 10 years management, safety, and/or operational experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety or other related field of study
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is preferred
  • Knowledge of food processing, gmp, mechanical engineering, vegetable oil and hydrogen plant operations helpful
  • Lead and direct the work of others with strong team orientation, ability to influence, and collaborate with all levels of leadership
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, interpersonal and communicative skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and ERP applications
  • Working knowledge of regulatory requirements for federal and state programs, processes and program implementation strategies
  • Experience and judgment to perform a variety of complex tasks
  • Skilled in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail
  • Ability to coach and work directly with plant managers and supervisors at each location providing support at the level they need to fulfill their EHS responsibilities.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship, now and in the future

Your rewarding career and benefits include:
  • Leadership development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
  • Health Savings Account with annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
  • 401(k) Plan with 100% match
  • Free Life and Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
  • Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
  • Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
  • Amazon AwardCo recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US, now and in the future, without sponsorship.

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