Senior Environment, Health and Safety Manager

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Senior Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Chicago, IL

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The Environmental Health & Safety Manager will lead the planning and execution of all HSE activities in our manufacturing facility, including standards and procedures, capability processes, reporting, compliance and audit. Define, review standards and legislation applicable to the site. Identify and manage safety risks, validate designs for our Environmental, Health, and Safety projects and modifications, and support defined work processes to improve application and effectiveness. Maintain all EHS regulatory requirements for the plant.

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Compensation : $165,000 - $190,000 + 25% bonus + LTI.

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Benefits begin day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 20+ days PTO, 401k with 6% match, 2024 merit increase review.

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Job Description:

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Lead implementation of all HSE programs and processes. Prepare and build annual plans for facility/function-wide HSE initiatives.

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Support the implementation of work processes, such as the Safety Pillar, to enhance the application and efficacy of HSE protocols.

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Thoroughly document all pertinent internal standards and relevant legislation.

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Maintain continuous compliance and manage relationships with the legal department and local authorities.

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Uphold adherence to HSE regulatory requirements for the plant.

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Oversee the coordinated execution of all HSE programs and procedures.

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Collaborate in the development and consensus-building of annual plans for comprehensive HSE initiatives across the facility or function.

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Strategically plan, budget, and control the annual capital budget allocated to HSE, enabling the execution of the HSE plan and ensuring conformity with internal and external compliance standards.

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Provide specialized HSE expertise for the facility/function, particularly concerning new projects and change management endeavors.

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Facilitate comprehensive risk assessments and implement corrective measures to mitigate or eliminate potential accidents or asset losses that may jeopardize the well-being of company personnel, contractors, or visitors.

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Establish and maintain a talent pool through training, mentorship, and succession planning. Foster the professional development and learning capabilities of Safety specialists.

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Guarantee that facility standards align with both company policies and governmental/community regulations.

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Enforce a culture of safety by promoting training and coaching activities. Ensure widespread comprehension of safety standards and consciousness throughout the plant organization.

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Assume responsibility for Health, Safety, and Environmental matters within the production site.

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Qualifications :

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Bachelor’s Degree is a requirement.

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Previous experience as a Health, Safety, and Environment Manager within a manufacturing environment.

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Proven track record in team management, change management, and project leadership.

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Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, adept at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels.

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Proficient in Health and Safety auditing processes.

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Minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience, demonstrating thought leadership in an industrial context.

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Experience with Health & Safety management software.

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Demonstrated proficiency in building functional and plant teams, fostering motivational environments.