Primary Functions:

The EHS Manager will provide direction and leadership to all plant department managers, supervisors and employees in matters dealing with EHS related matters and will serve as leader for the plant’s various safety efforts. This role proactively drives awareness, communicates best practices, and implements new programs related to Safety.  They will work to ensure safe behavior, machinery, and regulatory compliance for EHS through the entire site.  Facilitating collaborative discussions, projects and best-practice sharing across other key manufacturing sites regarding EHS topics will be required while also leading continuous improvement of EHS Management System.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership: Lead the WCM Health & Safety Pillar, Crisis Management Committee, and contributing member of the Fremont Leadership Team.  Manage and develop EHS program throughout indirect reports to ensure safe behavior, safe equipment, and regulatory compliance of all outside contractors. Lead and oversee the efforts in support of the site's Statistical and Non-Statistical goals. Exhibits model behavior as related to EHS policies and practices and enforces safety rules and regulations in a manner consistent with the corporate Values and Attitudes. Work closely with RPG Safety Leadership and Regional Support.

Change Agent: Proactively drive awareness and communicate best practices related to Safety, promoting an autonomous EHS culture. Develop, schedule and deliver impactful and interactive training to supervisors, employees and contractors on subjects related to EHS. Identify and champion impactful initiatives seeking continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental compliance.

Safety Practices: Continuously inspect and evaluate the environment, equipment, processes, and workplace to ensure compliance with government safety regulations, corporation, and industry standards. Oversee investigations and reporting of incidents including near-miss, First-Aid and Accidents involving injuries and/or property damage and make recommendations for corrective action. Oversee and maintain site risk assessment initiatives such as Risk Assessments and develop and implement action plans. Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance and Production Departments to ensure machinery, tooling, and all equipment are safe and ergonomically sound.

Regulatory Compliance: Oversee the filing of all internal, corporate, local, state, and federal reporting relating to regulatory compliance and maintain ISO 14001. Responsible to stay abreast of current OSHA requirements and act as Site liaison for OSHA and maintain hazardous waste disposal program. Lead First Aid/CPR, PPE, and AED programs. Creates, implements, trains and audits environmental, health and safety policies, procedures, and practices for Fremont.