EHS Site Leader, (Berkeley Mill)

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.  

About Us 

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, million of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.  

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. 

Summary of Position:

This position provides leadership for the EHS&S programs and systems typically at the company’s moderately complex locations. The position ensures each facility is strategically aligned and operating in conformance with K-C EHS&S Standards and in compliance with local legal requirements. Through influence without authority and/or direct reporting relationships, the position works collaboratively to identify and direct appropriate process and systems that elevate site program maturity, effectively manage risks and deliver continuous improvement in EHS&S results.  Site EHS&S Leads may have local staff to assist in delivering on accountabilities and typically report to Mill/Site Managers.

Scope

• Ability to interpret, understand and monitor/manage implications of relevant legal requirements applicable to site activities and operations.


• Capable of identifying EHS&S hazards and assessing associated risks


• Maintain proficiency in relevant EHS&S topics, especially with regard to topics addressed by K-C EHS&S Performance Standards and associated operation-specific risks.


• Experience participating in incident investigations and associated causal analyses.


• Capable of developing and delivering training across EHS&S topics relevant to moderately complex operations


• Ability to execute routine checks/self-assessments of the site EHS&S program maturity and performance (i.e., status of compliance and risk management considering local legal requirements and K-C Performance and Management Standards) for moderately complex operations.


• Relevant leadership skills related to taking accountability; positive role modeling; demonstrating commitment.


• Ability to leverage data, digital systems/platforms to improve decision-making and problem-solving; confident addressing technological advancements (e.g., automation) as relevant to tasks/duties of the role.


• Project management and management of change capabilities


• Approaches and role models a lean mindset, where continuous improvement, value to the “customer” and a “go to where the work happens” attitude is given the utmost focus


• Collaboration and relationship-building skills

Key Customers

Internal to Mill: Front line employees, Mill Management, Leadership Team, Logistics, Engineering Teams 

Internal to Region: Planning, Converting Mills and Customers, Global Nonwovens (GNW) Supply Chain Teams and Management, other Kimberly-Clark Facilities

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Assess and verify site complies with K-C and regulatory controls and requirements related to EHS&S


• Functional owner Facilitates implementation of the site’s EHS&S Management System


• Identify EHS&S aspects, hazards, emerging requirements, etc. to verify they are managed to acceptable levels of risk or impact.


• Setting EHS&S objectives and evaluating the effectiveness of performance


• Lead the facility’s effort to elevate EHS&S program maturity.


• Effectively implements Global and Region/BU EHS&S strategies.


• Support EHS&S event investigations to ensure root cause evaluations are conducted and verify effective corrective/preventative actions are implemented.


• Ensure all employees complete appropriate EHS&S orientation and training.


• Ensure adherence of contractors to relevant K-C standards and requirements


• Capable of using digital systems/platforms to conduct analysis of EHS&S data to provide insights/recommending improvement actions as needed.


• Support Health Services and emergency response efforts

• Lead the team that implements site-wide safety and environmental initiatives which will include such programs as, hazardous energy control, machine safeguarding, ergonomics and other programs as required to reach safety objectives.


• Identify, evaluate and coordinate implementation of new methods and approaches to accelerate safety and environmental improvement at the Berkeley Mill.


• Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve their individual/team contributions in order to achieve desired business results.

People:

• Manage yourself in accordance with KC’s values and Code of Conduct.


• Lead with high expectations around safety and team support.


• Provide informal and formal coaching for team members with the intent to build capability for a flexible manufacturing environment.

Delivery/Cost:

• Lead organizational change, build relationships, and drive performance.


• Use effective business communication with all stakeholders, corporate support teams, employees and external contacts and customers.

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the environmental, safety, health, or sustainability or similar science/engineering in a related field


• 3 plus years of experience in EHS&S that involved managing legal compliance, hazards/risks and conformance with company standards.


• Qualifications required by local regulatory authorities if any


• 1 plus year of experience in a leadership, management or supervisory role


• Strong communications, interpersonal skills with ability to engage at all levels of the organization.


• Ability to influence behaviors/outcomes w/o direct authority.

Desired

• Pursuing or possessing relevant Professional Certifications (e.g., PE, CIH, CSP, HMM, NEBOSH, etc.)

• Previous experience with a consumer products organization

Working Conditions

•  Normal scheduled hours will vary based on the need to support a 24/7 Operation.


• Flexibility to travel up to 10% for benchmarking and best practice sharing across North America.


• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

Dimensions

• Direct Reports: EHS Coordinators

To Be Considered 
 Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.  

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.  

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. 

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. 

Total rewards at Kimberly-Clark includes pay and a full package of benefits that can be tailored to individual needs. The anticipated pay range for this job has a range of $X-$X in addition to bonus potential. Individual pay levels will be based on multiple factors including, but are not limited to, location, role, skill set, and level of experience. 

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” -  or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request. 

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