Reading Truck Group - EH&S Manager Reading, PA, USA Req #2234
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
JOB TITLE: EHS MANAGER / PLANT SAFETY MANAGER
COMPANY: THE READING TRUCK GROUP
LOCATION: READING, PA
Position Summary:
The Plant EH&S Manager is responsible for compliance with all Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Regulations. This position will be accountable for managing the safety culture, environmental compliance and training functions to ensure that facility meets the goals and milestones identified by the company. The EH&S Safety Manager also is a member of the Reading Truck Body, Reading Leadership team and is expected to collaborate and partner with Operations Management, Supervisors, and all hourly Team Members.
We are a leading manufacturer, distributor and fleet sales expert of premium truck bodies with commercial upfit for vocational markets nationwide. We strive for a pioneering attitude and a focused commitment to innovation in all we do.
Position Responsibilities :
Actively participate on site leadership team in the areas of Operating Plans, Strategic Planning, Corporate HSE initiatives, internal auditing, management systems, compliance initiatives and governmental/regulatory reporting.
Lead EHS culture change within the facility
Manage Environmental Compliance Programs and provide direction for improvement of programs
Provide EHS technical support for projects within the plant; serves as the site EHS technical expert
Fulfill a leadership role in coordinating successful implementation of compliant Industrial Hygiene Programs
Conduct inspections and assessments to evaluate the site's compliance with OSHA standards; prioritizes programs to address identified gaps
Develop and maintain procedures and programs to maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal, and company requirements
Serve as a liaison and maintains relationships with regulatory agencies (including inspections) and insuring the best possible outcome
Develop required training programs and maintains employee safety training records and coordinates retraining to ensure compliance
Interpret existing and proposed changes regarding occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations
Report and communicate incidents per the Company protocol; tracks, reports, and analyzes EHS performance and implements corrective action as necessary
Develop and implement site emergency response plans and serves as the emergency coordinator for events
Management of root cause incident investigation program; assists in developing and implementing corrective actions to resolve EHS issues and tracks action items to closure
Submit monthly/quarterly/annual corporate reports as required
Manage EHS department personnel, developing resources, and ensuring departmental growth and organizational sustainability
Manage the job safety program; ensuring completion of Safety Assessments (JSA), PPE Assessments, and incident investigations
Ensure site compliance with Federal, State, Local and internal environmental regulations, programs and guidelines by maintaining and monitoring the internal environmental information compliance system for facility.
Prepare and implement written environmental programs and policies when needed
Coordinate environmental sampling and contractors as needed to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and best practices
Analyze/interpret plant safety metrics to proactively target and eliminate injuries, reduce injury rates and achieve positive outcomes through development and execution of corrective actions and strategic plans
Ensure accurate and timely EHS record keeping, document management, and required files. Management of the regulatory reporting programs, Waste, Air, Water and OSHA documents
Prepare long term EHS departmental plans to ensure a proactive response to long term risks
Position Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
Minimum 4 Year Degree in Engineering or Industrial Safety, or Environmental Science.
Experience :
Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing or industrial EHS departmental management with increasing responsibilities and career experience.
Able to effectively provide guidance the organization, and support the RTB corporate strategies, goals, and objectives for safety leadership and environmental compliance
Approachable style with strong Emotional Intelligence capabilities
Able to effectively lead, build and collaborate on teams.
Demonstrated strong safety culture change subject matter expertise and experience
Strong management skills with the ability to lead and complete projects with confidence
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of Team Members
Possess the vision to achieve a zero-index safety culture
Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint - required
Supervisory responsibilities : Yes
Work environment :
Work occurs in heavy industrial manufacturing facility
Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop frequently
Hand and finger dexterity
Ability to wear all required PPE
Tolerance for plant floor weather conditions in Winter and Summer
Travel : None to Minimal (10%)
The Reading Group, LLC (TRG) does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.
