Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Job Description American Panel Solutions, a Corning owned solar panel manufacturing site is looking for an EHS Manager. We are located in Tolleson, AZ in a 700,000+ square foot facility with just over 800 employees today. Scope of Position: This position is responsible for promoting a safe and healthy work environment for all plant employees, visitors and contractors. The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager will help drive continuous improvement in overall EH&S performance while promoting an interdependent organizational culture. The intent of this role is to lead and effectively integrate EH&S processes/programs into the overall plant strategy while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate requirement. Day to Day Responsibilities: Direct and guide the maintenance of the environmental, health and safety (EHS) management systems including the ISO14001 and ISO 45001 programs. Direct and facilitate the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of all required EHS programs and processes to ensure regulatory compliance. Interacts with federal, state, and local regulators to resolve EHS compliance issues Establishes permit requirements and leads all site EPA, state, and regulatory audits. Leads regulatory and corporate inspections and investigations, including the development and timely closure of any noted actions provided to the location. Lead and support EHS team members and GSS element owners by providing training, coaching, and guidance to ensure competency and alignment with all federal, state, local, and corporate requirements. Maintain and coordinate facilities’ annual Safety and Environmental scorecard as required by GES/ GSS/ Division and Plant objectives. Lead/deploy/execute annual Corporate/Division/Plant EHS strategy. Leverage data to develop strategic initiatives to proactively prevent environmental and safety incidents Engage with all levels of the organization to establish both short and long term goals for environmental, health and safety improvements. Provide guidance and expertise in conducting safety, health, and environmental risk assessments for new or existing processes or equipment. Understand and communicate environmental permit requirements and data generated to prepare permits. Responsible for submitting state and federal compliance reports for air, waste, water and other programs. Support the introduction of new products and processes into the facility. Ensure effective development and delivery of all EHS related training and education programs to all employees and maintain EHS records as required. Assist with the management of workers’ compensation, and the interaction with doctors and other medical care providers Directly supervise the EHS department. Travel Requirements: Minimal travel Hours of work/work schedule/flextime: Role supports 24 x 7 production operations, weekend support periodic. Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in occupational health/safety, environmental engineering, or relevant field. Required Years and Area of Experience: 5+ years of Environmental Health & Safety experience with responsibilities consistent with the job description within a manufacturing environment Required Skills: Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 and other relevant regulations and standards. Working knowledge of environmental regulatory programs. Understands the principles and execution of the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. Excellent problem-solving skills (DMAIC, DESGN). Experience integrating aspects of EH&S management into the overall operation of the plant. Handles time and resources effectively to meet deadlines. Information utilization and ability to use electronic databases such as Gensuite Desired Experience / Qualifications / Skills: Certified safety professional preferred. Work experience in manufacturing Soft Skills: Positive teammate who is open and approachable to effectively collaborate in teams in a multi-cultural environment and across all levels of an organization. Excellent social skills and leading teams in a collaborative environment. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal. Excellent presentation skills. Effective management of completing priorities based on risk. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate at all levels of company hierarchy, and inside and outside the organization (i.e. regulatory agencies, consultants). Develops strong relationships across all work functions enabling clear communication of safety and health needs and goals. Fosters key relationships with colleagues to ensure alignment of ENV programs with facility/division/corporate objectives. This position does not support immigration sponsorship.