Plant Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Position Overview The Environmental Health and Safety Manager is responsible for providing technical health and safety including PSM support as well as having overall responsibility for environmental compliance, reporting, training, and crisis management at the Viskase Loudon facility.
The EHS Manager is responsible for environmental, industrial hygiene, safety, and emergency response programs in Loudon.
Additional responsibilities include reviewing, developing, and implementing health and safety standards and programs, conducting health and safety audits, and advising management and employees on regulatory requirements concerning the same for the location.
Will also certify new and modified manufacturing equipment.
The EHS Manager reports to the site Plant Manager.
Expectations and Accountabilities Manages, develops, implements, and enforces Corporate and plant safety programs and ensures compliance with local safety laws and regulations for the Loudon plant.
Coordinates and leads safety training meetings for all respective employees.
Administers and manages Workers Compensation programs and works with the Workers Compensation vendor on open claims.
Manages and leads the processes and requirements within the Viskase Operating System.
Maintains OSHA logs and first aid reports for all locations.
Assesses current loss prevention and control efforts, in the area of health and safety, and makes recommendations to management for improvement.
Conducts plant tours to identify potential workplace safety/housekeeping hazards.
Inspects construction projects and takes action to ensure employee safety as necessary.
Drives accident prevention activities to include inspections, observations, and incident investigations.
Manages hearing conservation program.
Performs plant audiometric testing, noise monitoring, and training.
Ensures that new and modified manufacturing equipment complies with industrial hygiene/safety standards.
Advisory capacity to local management and manages OSHA inspections and correspondence.
Performs all environmental reporting, establishes and maintains compliance of all environmental policies.
Develops and executes all regulatory required training in line with state and federal guidelines.
Fosters a behavior based safety culture throughout the facility.
Education and Experience University Degree or equivalent education/experience in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or other appropriate technical discipline; CSP certification a plus Minimum 5-10 yrs experience in EHS leadership role including at least 5 years of (PSM) Process Safety Management experience in a small to mid-sized chemicals manufacturing plant Experience with Title V air permitting, SARA, RMP program, knowledge of wastewater, hazardous waste management etc.
, waste reports, and water permits.
PSM Process Safety Management - develops, manages and coordinates all programs for compliance with PSM standards Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and process safety principles Experience in developing safety training and leading training meetings A Career with Viskase offers: Very competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package including 401K program with company match, health - dental and vision coverage, life insurance and much more.
Autonomy, training, personal and professional development opportunities Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with Viskase! www.
viskase.
com We are Viskase! Viskase is a global market leader in our industry and offers a full range of Best-in-Class food packaging solutions and services, providing an exceptionally comprehensive casings portfolio of artificial casing and service solutions.
We have been revolutionizing the meat processing industry for over 100 years.
In fact, we make 30% of the world’s hot dog casings! We have a global footprint and operate 11 manufacturing facilities and 9 sales offices throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, Poland, and Philippines.
We are dedicated to improving processes for our customers through innovation, are environmentally conscious, use sustainable resources and are committed to positive change.
Viskase Companies Inc.
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c)