IPEX
Health, Safety and Environment Specialist
IPEX, Asheville, North Carolina, United States, 28801
Health, Safety & Environment Specialist
Silver-Line Plastics LLC is a manufacturer of the industry's highest quality plastic pipe, with a comprehensive product offering, featuring PVC, CPVC, PE and PEX, with state-of-the-art production facilities in Asheville, North Carolina; Lawton, Oklahoma; and Fort Pierce, Florida. Silver-Line is known as an industry leader, focusing on innovation, timely delivery, and personalized service. Silver-Line Plastics is a member of the IPEX group of companies. We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Health, Safety & Environment Specialist. This role is based in our plant in Asheville, North Carolina, and reports to the Health, Safety & Environment Business Partner. Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters! Job Summary The HSE Specialist will coordinate the implementation and maintenance of the management systems for the health, safety & environmental program. In addition, the HSE Specialist will be responsible for proposing strategies, planning implementation, providing training and monitoring implementation progress. The successful candidate will be on site regularly performing safety observations, assisting the location and key partners, coordinating the risk management process, supporting the development and implementation of safe work practices, and other duties to drive the safety culture within the site. This position facilitates the internal audit process to ensure compliance with legal and corporate requirements. Principal Responsibilities
Own the implementation of various HSE programs, adapt them to local needs and build and deliver site specific procedures, training and work instructions. Drive the site specific HSE related activities and enhance engagement in HSE programs and standard processes. Lead gap analysis process and develop action plans. Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental regulatory compliance audits are conducted. Facilitate investigations into HSE non-conformances, accidents, environmental releases and other incidents. Ensures documentation and follow-up of recommended preventive and corrective actions. Report all relevant incidents to the appropriate workers compensation organisations and/or regulatory authorities and monitor the claims management process in collaboration with internal and/or external parties. Support and facilitate Health and Safety committee initiatives. Support cross-functional teams in the implementation, creation and or modification of site-specific controls, programs and implementation of tools to enhance compliance and performance. Review proposed changes to equipment, materials and work practices to identify the need for potential system modifications and make the relevant recommendation. Build and maintain site-specific HSE reference manuals, standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions. Develop, maintain and control distribution of site standards, reference manual and materials. Support internal and external environmental compliance reporting. Maintain summary data and facilitate reporting on environmental critical metrics. Maintain various HSE files, databases & programs. Review and update the hazardous materials program and site-specific training. Escalate any relevant situation to HSE BP as needed. Qualifications & Experience
Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, or related field CRSP/CRST, ASP, CSP or equivalent will be considered an asset Minimum 3 years' experience in Health, Safety and Environment in a manufacturing environment Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including training development & delivery skills. Strong digital literacy and technical proficiency. Ability to work collaboratively and influence others Fluent in Spanish would be an asset
Silver-Line Plastics LLC is a manufacturer of the industry's highest quality plastic pipe, with a comprehensive product offering, featuring PVC, CPVC, PE and PEX, with state-of-the-art production facilities in Asheville, North Carolina; Lawton, Oklahoma; and Fort Pierce, Florida. Silver-Line is known as an industry leader, focusing on innovation, timely delivery, and personalized service. Silver-Line Plastics is a member of the IPEX group of companies. We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Health, Safety & Environment Specialist. This role is based in our plant in Asheville, North Carolina, and reports to the Health, Safety & Environment Business Partner. Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters! Job Summary The HSE Specialist will coordinate the implementation and maintenance of the management systems for the health, safety & environmental program. In addition, the HSE Specialist will be responsible for proposing strategies, planning implementation, providing training and monitoring implementation progress. The successful candidate will be on site regularly performing safety observations, assisting the location and key partners, coordinating the risk management process, supporting the development and implementation of safe work practices, and other duties to drive the safety culture within the site. This position facilitates the internal audit process to ensure compliance with legal and corporate requirements. Principal Responsibilities
Own the implementation of various HSE programs, adapt them to local needs and build and deliver site specific procedures, training and work instructions. Drive the site specific HSE related activities and enhance engagement in HSE programs and standard processes. Lead gap analysis process and develop action plans. Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental regulatory compliance audits are conducted. Facilitate investigations into HSE non-conformances, accidents, environmental releases and other incidents. Ensures documentation and follow-up of recommended preventive and corrective actions. Report all relevant incidents to the appropriate workers compensation organisations and/or regulatory authorities and monitor the claims management process in collaboration with internal and/or external parties. Support and facilitate Health and Safety committee initiatives. Support cross-functional teams in the implementation, creation and or modification of site-specific controls, programs and implementation of tools to enhance compliance and performance. Review proposed changes to equipment, materials and work practices to identify the need for potential system modifications and make the relevant recommendation. Build and maintain site-specific HSE reference manuals, standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions. Develop, maintain and control distribution of site standards, reference manual and materials. Support internal and external environmental compliance reporting. Maintain summary data and facilitate reporting on environmental critical metrics. Maintain various HSE files, databases & programs. Review and update the hazardous materials program and site-specific training. Escalate any relevant situation to HSE BP as needed. Qualifications & Experience
Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, or related field CRSP/CRST, ASP, CSP or equivalent will be considered an asset Minimum 3 years' experience in Health, Safety and Environment in a manufacturing environment Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including training development & delivery skills. Strong digital literacy and technical proficiency. Ability to work collaboratively and influence others Fluent in Spanish would be an asset