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The Senior Environmental Health & Safety Manager leads the strategic planning and counsel to the plant leadership team and EHS specialists for environmental, health, safety, and security initiatives to maintain regulatory compliance and drive for continuous improvement safety culture in the Toledo Plant and DCs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic design and communication of EHS strategy, processes and tools consistent with our company strategy, culture and plant EHS maturity level
- Provide EHS training on OSHA requirements, compliance tracking and reporting and other cultural and behavior-based training solutions for all supervisors, managers, and employees to ensure reduction of injuries and environmental violations
- Develop and deploy EHS best practices and solutions to current issues and challenges
- Establish robust practices and procedures to ensure the site remains compliant (air permit, storm water, emissions, hazardous communication, hazardous waste, OSHA and other reporting)
- Lead and engage with the plant leadership team in the development and implementation of a behavioral-based safety program across the site
- Develop and deploy a safety committee structure that engages all levels of the organization and enables effective problem solving, employee engagement and leadership accountability
- Track and report monthly leading and lagging indicators and metrics
- Benchmark with internal and external companies on EHS best practices
- Act as primary interface and agent with all government EHS agencies and offices (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and ensure compliance follow up
- Establish internal audit processes and conduct assessments to ensure compliance and proactive continuous improvement
- Establish, communicate and train site wide security practices, processes and audits
- Support the plant leadership on any building, facility or equipment upgrades to ensure compliance and proper EHS consideration is heard and considered in planning stage through execution
- Work with USC sourcing to develop appropriate vendor relationships and material qualification processes that are environmentally responsible and consistent with safety policies
- Establish strategic partnerships and business agreements with external EHS consulting firms as needed
- Leadership and development of the onsite EHS team
- Minimum 8 years professional EHS experience, 5 years or more in a chemical or manufacturing environment
- BS/BA in Engineering, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Life or Physical Sciences, or other related field; advanced degree preferred Ability to simultaneously manage projects of different priorities, both short and long term in duration
- Demonstrated performance in an environment of teamwork, with the interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and build relationships at all levels of the organization
- Outstanding communication and relationship building skills
- Able to get work done through others; comfortable with influencing and motivating those who may not directly report to this position
- Strong planning, organizing and change management capabilities
- Demonstrated use of structured problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively train and develop others
- Internal programs auditing
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (required)
- Experience in managing or leading a "world-class" EHS program with behavior-based safety
- Strong verbal presentation and clear concise written communication skills appropriate to the audience
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of US, State and Federal OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations
- Experience managing EHS and workers' compensation
- Ability to support off-shifts, weekends or travel as required
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Take Control: ask for the direction and support you need to attain mastery of your objectives and ownership of your professional development.
- Be Engaged & Committed: lean in to learn, engage, and contribute, resulting in increased performance and personal satisfaction from your work.
- Be Accountable: hold yourself responsible for achieving your goals and successfully executing against the organization's initiatives.
- Overcome Constraints: avoid letting perceived roadblocks limit your ability to solve problems, address challenges, and develop innovative solutions.
- Lead & Develop: Coach, mentor and motivate team members to drive high levels of productivity and achievement. Inspire and empower others to achieve organizational goals and be innovative in a safe environment. Drive engagement by fostering open communication and collaboration.
- Plan & Execute: Manage work effectively, setting clear performance expectations and holding yourself and team members accountable for outcomes. Actively monitor performance, providing clear and concise feedback. Act with fairness and integrity in all situations.
Libbey is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer.
We are committed to an inclusive workplace, free of harassment and discrimination.