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The EHS Manager will provide leadership to the EHS programs at Granville, within the defined World Class Manufacturing (WCM) framework, in a manner consistent with the Principles of Conduct and Action of Saint-Gobain.
With strategic guidance from both the central EHS function and local plant manager, this hands-on leadership position will: ensure federal and local legislative compliance, develop and maintain ISO systems, develop an autonomous EHS culture, promote defined Health and Industrial Hygiene programs, define EHS standard operating procedures, provide EHS training, develop risk identification and reduction awareness and methods. This is achieved through participation and employee engagement.
Essential Functions:
Leadership: Lead the WCM H&S Pillar, Crisis Management Committee, and contributing member of the Leadership Team. Manage and develop an EHS Technician. Audit and enforce safe behavior/equipment and regulatory compliance of all outside contractors. Lead/oversee the efforts in support of the site's statistical and non-statistical goals. Exhibits model behavior as related to EHS policies and practices and enforces safety rules and regulations in a manner consistent with the corporate Values and Attitudes.
Change Agent: Proactively drive awareness and communicate best practices related to Safety, promoting an autonomous EHS culture. Develop, schedule and deliver impactful and interactive training to supervisors, employees and contractors on subjects related to EHS. Implement and maintain a best-in-class Behavior Based Safety/SMAT/TF4&5 programs.
Safety Practices: Evaluates the environment, equipment, processes, and workplace to ensure compliance with government safety regulations, corporate and industry standards. Oversee investigations and reporting of incidents including near miss, and accidents involving injuries and/or property damage and make recommendations for CA. Oversee and maintain site risk assessment initiatives such as Risk Assessments, NOS, etc. and develop and implement action plans. Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance and Production Departments to ensure machinery, tooling and all equipment is safe and ergonomically sound.
Regulatory Compliance: Oversee the filing of all-internal, corporate, local, state and federal reporting relating to regulatory compliance. Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification status at the site. Stay informed of current OSHA, EPA, and NYSDEC requirements, and act as the site liaison for all regulatory bodies. Ensure compliance with PSM requirements, air quality permit regulations, stormwater management, and hazardous waste (RCRA) program. Maintain radiation safety protocols and ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Lead First Aid/CPR, PPE, and AED programs. Manage the site's Toxic Risk Management (SafeHear) and chemical inventory process. Creates, implements, trains and audits environmental, health and safety policies, procedures and practices.