EHSS Manager

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Benjamin Moore Company seeks an EHS S Manager to coordinate and oversee Environmental, Health, Safety Security (EHS S) programs at our manufacturing plant located in Mesquite, TX. The EHSS Manager will provide program management, technical oversight, and expertise to assist site leadership with the development, implementation, and oversight of EHS S programs. The position is responsible for helping to drive an improved safety culture and for implementing and managing standardized EHS S processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as corporate policies and standards. This position will specifically focus on improving and safeguarding the health and safety of all associates and ensuring compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The EHSS Manager will report to the Corporate EHSS Director and will have the following responsibilities not limited to:

• Support regulatory compliance, interpretation of regulatory applicability, and interaction with local, state, and federal regulators including negotiation/discussion of remedial activities as a local subject matter expert.
• Oversees EHSS program to ensure required training is conducted and tracked. Able to facilitate instructor-led training to a wide-ranging audience including salary, hourly, new employees, and contractors.
• Ensures EHS file management and control systems are implemented and sustained.
• Provides structure and leads the facility leadership teams' EHS inspection and housekeeping programs.
• Ensures effective corrective-preventative measures and follow-up systems are implemented.
• Provides support to the local site safety committee and advise on safety and health issues.
• Manages with a continuous improvement mindset with respect to the site's EHS S policies, programs, and systems.
• Is the site's subject matter expert regarding EHS S technical and regulatory aspects and impacts.
• Is a Self-starter yet able to take direction.
• Experience managing the following OSHA-required programs: Control of Hazardous Energy, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Hot Work, Hazard Communication, Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Guarding, Contractor Safety, Fire Prevention Emergency Preparedness and Response, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, Ergonomics, Respiratory Protection and Hearing Conservation.
• Work with site leadership on investigation and root cause analysis (RCA) of loss events such as injuries, spills and near-miss hit events and assist with the development and tracking of corrective action plans.
• Coordinates the site's audit program audits to facilitate compliance.
• Support system to manage process changes / new equipment programs at the concept stage to ensure that EHSS design specifications and regulations are included.
• Manage routine safety reports including data acquisition, documentation, record keeping, monitoring, review, and approval.
• Coordinate communication of EHSS regulatory inspection activity with plant/corporate leadership.
• Lead EHSS projects to improve EHS key performance metrics.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational, Health Safety, Chemistry, Chemical/Industrial Engineering, Science, or a related field
• 5 to 7+ years of environmental, health, and safety experience, preferably in manufacturing, or busy fulfillment or distribution center setting.
• Successful experience leading projects and teams or committees is a must
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations and requirements
• Flexibility to work outside of normal or routine work hours -- if needed or as required
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Highly collaborative spirit with a strong team and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization. Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel 1-3 times per year
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or other software
• Safety-related professional certifications e.g., CSP, CIH, preferred but not required