EHS Leader (R&D)
Environmental Health & Safety Leader
Who We Are
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.
Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.
About the Role
The role of the EHS Leader is expected to provide leadership to the plant in safety and environmental concerns. Ensure safety and environmental compliance of the plant. Coordinate plant medical programs. Coordinate plant fire prevention programs. Ensure the management and continuous improvement of EHS Management systems related to ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 13485. Ensure effective implementation and management of HMEX safety enablers. Serve as the plant insurance representative and ensure Safety budget is met.
The ideal candidate should be able to commute to Bowling Green, KY.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Plant Safety Compliance
- Role model for safety
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and all local legal requirements are completed accurately and on time.
- Develop and implement plant safety policies and ensure they are followed.
- Ensure safety training is provided to all plant employees.
- Coordinate incident / accident investigations and assure corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
- Perform safety auditing of plant equipment.
- Manage chemical approval and SDS systems.
- Maintain OSHA injury and illness record keeping.
- Manage industrial hygiene monitoring.
- Coordinate plant emergency response.
- Coordinate and Manage Proactive Safety Processes such as Safety Index
- Ensure timely and effective implementation of HMEX safety enablers
- Communicates the Safety CBN and objectives to the plant
- Shows intellectual curiosity and willingness to develop & actively participate in department DOMs
- Coaching on the job: MSRA/JSA-BOS-IHBE
- Leads working sessions on MSRA, Isolation of Hazardous Energy and ladders-steps-stairs
- Ensure development, execution, and continuous improvement of the sites EHSMS ISO 45001 management system
Plant Environmental Compliance
- Ensure compliance with EPA standards.
- Comply with the requirements of the plant sewer use ordinance for water discharge.
- Develop and provide training on required environmental programs
- Coordinate plant special, hazardous waste disposal and waste oil recycling programs.
- Ensure compliance with air permitting regulations.
- Perform SARA Title III reporting to local and state emergency response committees.
- Ensure development, execution, and continuous improvement of the ISO 14001 management system
- Develop, organize, and execute internal and external community out-reach programs that are aligned with Essity sustainability goals
- Develop the sites Zero Landfill strategy and execution Plant Medical Programs
- Knowledge of EPA standards
- Support to resolve non-conformities related to environment & continuously improve the effectiveness of the guidelines for the Site
- Implementation of the Essity Sustainability program in the Site
- Basic general experience with environmental permitting.
- Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Management regulations, KPDES Wastewater / Stormwater requirements
Plant Medical Programs
- Develop, organize, and execute internal and external community out-reach programs that are aligned with Essity safety goals
- Emergency Medical Technician or First Responder Certification preferred. Will conduct First Responder training
- Provide guidelines for emergency medical care of injured and ill employees.
- Manage training program for Medical Technicians.
- Assist Human resources, Business Unit Leaders, Process Engineers, and Dept Leaders in modified work issues
- Maintain first aid and medical supplies.
- Manage employee medical surveillance programs.(Hearing Tests.
- Coordinate wellness activities (Flu shots, plant physicals, etc)
- Monitor new-hire physicals for compliance with internal physical job requirements
Plant Fire Prevention
- Coordinate fire extinguisher inspection and training for the plant.
- Ensure appropriate training on the plant fire alarm and sprinkler system.
- Manage fire prevention programs and training
- Ensure emergency fire response and training
- Ensure fire detection and suppression system readiness.
- Assist in the process of site loss prevention audits
Plant Safety Development
- Provide support to the QRESH reps and ensure that they fulfil their role-related responsibilities.
- Continuously improve capabilities and training for plant personnel.
- Continue to develop an environment where safety issues get addressed and resolved.
- Coordinate and improve the plant Inspection, Risk Assessment, and Behavior Based Safety programs and ensure that identified issues are addressed and resolved.
Plant Leadership
- Lead the plant in the development of the long-term safety strategy and implementation of same.
- Increase safety knowledge of plant through safety education programs.
- Provide updates on safety and environmental performance.
- Organize safety incentive and award programs.
Plant Insurance Representative
- Serve as secondary liaison with insurance providers on Worker's Compensation issues.
- A good working knowledge of the state Worker's Compensation laws
Corporate Safety and Environmental Contact
- Represent Bowling Green plant at global corporate safety and environmental conferences.
- Report plant injury records and environmental waste numbers
Budget Management
- Ensure that the safety budget is met.
ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Program
- Lead the development of and continuous improvement of the plant EHS Management Systems
- Work cooperatively with QRESH Dept, QRESH Reps, and CFT to further develop EHSMS.
- Ensure certification readiness and effectiveness for the site
- Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 45001 standards
Education & Experience:
EDUCATION
- B.S. degree required. Safety, environmental, or related field preferred
- 3 – 5 years' experience with safety programs in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to understand and apply various regulatory requirements as they apply to the site operations
- Ability to work with compliance agencies
- Interpersonal skills
- Understanding of goals
- Knowledge of Plant Safety Rules and Procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong PC skills
- Facilitation skills
- Training skills
- Organizational skills
- Understanding of Risk Analysis and or Job Safety Analysis, and Behavior Based Safety practices
- Basic accounting knowledge
TRAVEL
- Ability to travel 20% percentage of time to domestic and international locations
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus/sales incentive + benefits
Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:
- United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
- Wellness program provided through Rally
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO offering with Paid Holidays
- Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.
Additional Information
The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com
Together, we are improving lives, every day
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
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Job Requisition ID:
Essity254242