BASIC PURPOSE

To support employees, facility and grounds by managing HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) to meet safety and security, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance to local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Bachelor of Science Degree or Equivalent in related field.
• Five years experience in manufacturing environment

Position responsibilities include:

• Develop EHS strategies that support business needs and vision for the organization.

• Develop and oversee company training programs for employees in areas such as hazardous material handling, emergency response, OSHA regulatory training, industrial hygiene, life safety and environmental and EPA compliance.

• Follows all Hutchinson recording and reporting requirements.

• Maintains compliance to ISO14001 certification

• Manages the hazardous waste and recycling program with compliance, safety, and continuous improvement mindset.

• Ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken on health, safety and environmental hazards or potential hazards.

• Champion projects to achieve plant and corporate goals and objectives. Develop and maintain metrics to ensure ongoing performance.
• Other EHS responsibilities include regulatory interpretation, planning, and auditing.
• Responsible for developing and implementing management systems and new programs to reduce injury potential and ensure robust regulatory compliance.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Ithaca Plant Manager. Maintains regular interface with all levels of plant management and personnel in Ithaca as well as Departmental Heads in MA.

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COMPETENCIES

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Qualification Requirements

• Fully responsible for planning, organizing and running technical projects. Complete and manage all documentation including technical quotes and proposals, project schedules, cost plans, and purchase requisitions.
• Trained to maintain an Environmental Management System.
• Ability to lead and work with teammates on project activities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes used in-house
• Experience with most of the following: Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, MiniTab, Oracle, AutoCad.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to provide leadership with customers and internal personnel at all levels.

EEO ACCOUNTABILITY

Implement and assure Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plan compliance within the scope of the position, Insure that incumbents who are direct reports in managerial and supervisory roles conform to requirements and intent of these programs.

SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITY

The incumbent is responsible for having suitable safety programs in place that will safeguard the employees while at work. Incumbent is further responsible for overall implementation of these programs and adherence to local and Corporate Safety Policies.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT [ADA] & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Incumbent is responsible for compliance with Federal ADA and applicable State law pertaining to individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment relationship within the job scope.

The physical demands described following are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS SPECIFICATIONS ATTACHED

• Amount of training, either on-the-job or formal education, usually associated with this occupation:

• Bachelor of Science Degree or Equivalent

• Five years experience in a manufacturing environment

• Trained and knowledgeable of MIOSHA, OSHA and EPA Rules,

• Environmental and Health Standards and Requirements for ISO Certification

• Understanding of continuous improvement and Project Management

• Type of Physical Demands usually associated with the essential functions of this classification:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Level – Moderate

• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 30 lbs.

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time

• Ability to adjust focus, color vision, depth perception, distant vision, and peripheral vision

Environmental Conditions usually associated with this classification:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Noise: The noise intensity level to which the worker is exposed in the job environment.

Level – Moderate

• Temperature fluctuations

• Chemical Contact

Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids which may be representative but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work.

Basic office equipment, laptop, projector, basic tools