EHS Business Partner, Manager - US Internal & External Manufacturing
Requisition
JR000011446 EHS Business Partner, Manager - US Internal & External Manufacturing (Open)
Location
US Specialty Brand Headquarters - USA501
Additional Locations
MKG-Hazelwood, MO (675) - USA037
Job Description
Summary
The primary purpose of the EHS Business Partner (BP) Manager is to provide leadership and direction to assure that the assigned location(s) and employee populations are knowledgeable and compliant in the applicable areas of Environmental Health & Safety. This position will lead and execute projects, and activities to achieve location and company goals & objectives. The EHS BP Manager will provide EHS tactical support the following critical business functions: US Internal and External Manufacturing facilities.
Essential Functions
Develop and implement policies and programs for local compliance with applicable local, region and federal EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc...) for assigned locations and groups.
Ensure local policies and procedures for safe work are developed, implemented and followed at the assigned work locations and groups by tactical engaging with the management team and employees by providing clear directions, communicate and operating practices/procedures.
Develop and implement procedures for local compliance for incident Reporting and Investigation programs and requirements.
Provide EHS technical expertise with the explicit purpose to identify root causes and suggest corrective measures to prevent recurrence of similar incidents in the future.
Develop, arrange, implement and/or conduct EHS training necessary to maintain EHS regulatory compliance for the location(s) and or organization.
Travel to assigned location/site for the purpose of general inspection to detect existing or potential EHS hazards, determine corrective actions where indicated, and track assigned actions to closure.
Maintain and execute an EHS compliance calendar for all required regulatory and policy activities for all locations and organizations assigned.
Implement and lead EHS related committees for assigned locations and organizations.
Ensures mandatory OSHA reporting (U.S only) is completed; i.e. annual OSHA 300 log, notification of serious accident, hospitalization or death.
Develops local system (procedures, call tree, messaging system, etc...) for EHS regulatory agency inspections and site contact/visits. Serves as the lead point of contact during the agency activity and when possible, travel to site for direct support of regulatory agency activity.
Develops and implements local system (procedures, equipment specifications, training, secure volunteers etc...) for location Emergency Response and performance.
Leadership of location(s) emergency response capability including necessary drills and training.
Performs and maintains annual EHS Compliance Scorecard update, developing corrective actions plans in collaboration with location and function management to close identified gaps and then develop goals for upcoming calendar year to enhance and improve overall site EHS compliance performance.
Analyzes and communicates EHS data trends, compliance performance and permitting activity and leads location EHS review meeting on a quarterly or more frequent basis with location leadership team(s), EHS Corporate and other applicable higher management levels of the company.
Performs EHS required annual reviews and audits of assigned locations and develops corrective action plans with location owners to improve EHS compliance and performance.
Plan and implement environmental compliance programs, prepare/submit permits/reports for compliance with laws/regulations for Water Discharge, Air Permitting, Solid Waste and/or other applicable waste streams (industrial or general, local/state/national compliance).
Ensures required systems are in place for environmental analytical testing and record keeping requirements to be performed as necessary to maintain compliance.
Manages, evaluates and promotes applicable Sustainability actions according to company or location requirements.
Ensure location(s) SDS management system is operable and meets local/state/national regulations.
Develop implement and maintain Hazardous chemical (Industrial Hygiene) monitoring programs as needed for location(s) and/or Organization(s).
Serve as EHS representative for Capital Projects in order to review for EHS uncontrolled hazards, impacts and permitting requirements.
Reviews new process/equipment or new construction and/or building modifications for EHS impacts and collaborates with appropriate project teams in developing corrective actions to address findings.
Develop local procedures, training and leadership to ensure appropriate usage of Company Corporate EHS Management Database systems (e.g. EHS Suites) by assigned locations and organizations.
Monitors and reports to location and/or functional area leadership on the status and effectiveness of EHS related corrective and preventive actions.
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
Minimum Requirements
Education / Experience / Skills:
Bachelor's degree in EHS or related Science field is required. Equivalent documented experience in EHS practice may be considered.
A required minimum of 5 years' experience in EHS function preferably within a Manufacturing, Facilities Management and/or Research Laboratory setting with direct responsibility for EHS activity.
Thorough understanding of EHS science; analytical and problem solving skills; strong communication skills (speaking and listening).
Working knowledge of EHS regulation with strong understanding of OSHA and EPA laws.
Priority made for: Technical Writing, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Training skills.
Competencies:
Basic management skills to include formalized methodologies (goal setting, performance tracking, etc...)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong business acumen.
Experience with leadership positions and ability to manage complex operations and projects.
Incumbent will be required to adequately function with basic software programs (Windows, MS Office, etc.).
Organizational Relationship/Scope:
Reports to the Director of Engineering and EHS serving as the EHS Business Partner for the US Internal and External Manufacturing Facilities.
Works with minimal direct supervision at all times based upon the incumbent's experience, judgment and understanding of regulatory requirements, management systems and site objectives. Most decisions are jointly made by collaboration with assigned site management teams (e.g. Real Estate & Facilities, RSC, etc...).
Financial responsibilities include managing assigned operating budgets and collaboration with assigned Location/Organization leader budget/spend approvals.
Working Conditions:
Frequent to occasional Domestic US and International travel (10-20 trips per year) is expected for this position.
Majority of work will be performed in typical office environment. Occasional work in laboratory, and manufacturing operations environments.
Position may occasionally require moderate physical work necessary for emergency response duties.
