What’s the job?

This position is responsible for the development & implementation of programs that comply with federal, state and local EH&S regulations. Will manage the complete EH&S programs for the Oxford, NC facility in accordance with the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards, to minimize all EH&S risks and reduces potential liabilities. The incumbent will be responsible for regulatory and company environmental, compliance activity and facilitating the site Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with the ISO 14001 standard. Requires strong leadership skills and works closely with the Plant Supervisors, Department Managers, and the employees to provide the proper training and guidance for compliance to all governmental regulations and facility policies as well as driving the company’s environmental goals and objectives. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Provide site-wide leadership for all facets of Health and Safety Maintain and update Corrective & Preventive Action, Objectives & Program and Performance Measurement & Monitoring Logs. Enters and maintains all plant safety statistics data in the Reporting system. Compiles and submits agency reporting and maintains safety, health & environmental files and records Schedule internal audits and maintain internal audit schedule & internal audit tracking log. Implementation of the Annual EH&S Action Plan as well as Corporate mandated plans and various compliance programs. Facilitate the monthly Central EH&S meetings, Contractor EH&S orientation and Visitor EH&S Orientation. Stay current on all corporate, local, state and federal H&S regulations and keep informed of all upcoming regulations and their effect upon the facility. Formulates general safety policies and procedures to be followed by plant personnel in compliance with corporate, local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. Assist in identification, analysis and control of occupational hazards requiring the application of professional engineering knowledge, skill and abilities. Facilitates inspection of facility to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards and recommends corrective or preventive measures where appropriate. Interact with agency contacts & lead on-site visits or inspections from EHS regulatory personnel. Maintains EPA records of hazardous waste, air emission permitting, and water pollution discharge, as well as industrial health monitoring and records of employee hazard exposure according to OSHA regulations. Involvement in capital projects to ensure environmental aspects and impacts are analyzed before implementation into the plant or production environment. Assists in GAPS property insurance inspections, manages all required corrections. Perform audits in environmental, health and safety policies and practices - 20 Step Auditor. Coordinate and or conduct training for facility personnel as it concerns EH&S matters. Promote the maintenance of a safe, accident free and healthy work environment. Participate in the development, understanding and review of all position JSA and SOP’s to ensure environmental impacts are analyzed. Organize, develop and facilitate the plants annual offsite EH&S Conference.