Job Details

Arrowhead Products - Los Alamitos, CA

Full Time

$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year

1st Shift

Job Summary

Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a proactive environmentally compliant culture by providing leadership and expertise in all areas of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Be a highly visible, positive influence with management, workers and visitors.
Must be able to communicate with ALL levels of management and workers using a variety of methods, tools and techniques.
Regularly work with (as required) the Health and Safety manager to assess EHS areas of risk and implement proactive strategies to drive sustainable results and improvements.
Capitalize on opportunities to build the knowledge and capabilities of leaders and employees around EH&S practices.
Provide visible, proactive leadership and guidance to plant managers and supervisors.
Interact with employees in all functions and levels, including subcontractors, outside vendors and other non-company contacts to drive EHS initiatives and culture.
Own all documented environmental programs. Review and revise as necessary.
Design, publish and use a regulatory compliance calendar in accordance with OCCUPA, OC SAN, SCAQMD, DTSC and OCFA.
Assist in developing, auditing and enforcing internal EH&S programs in accordance with state and local regulations.
Assist in building and joining the Arrowhead Products Emergency Response Team
Promote situational awareness in all aspects of daily work.
Ensure the implementation of continuous improvement programs and compliance with all applicable EH&S regulations
Measure, record and provide data to the Director, EH&S for designated metrics related to program compliance and progress to goal completion / milestones.
Stay up to date on federal, state, and local legislation regarding NFPA/OSHA
Maintain knowledge of current and emerging issues and trends in the area of regulatory compliance.
Ensure the development and maintenance of site-specific manuals, records of inspections, and incidents relating to EH&S compliance issues.
Develop weekly reports and provide input at weekly staff meetings.
Continue to pursue professional credentials and education pertaining to the field of EH&S practice.
Be a resource, answer questions, follow up
Develop applicable training programs and deliver presentations at staff meetings, new hire on-boarding or other opportunities for compliance training.
Provide rotational on-call support for all after-hours EH&S concerns / emergencies if needed or required.
This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science, environmental engineering or equivalent.
1 to 4 years of proven related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience in environmental problem auditing, problem solving and working relationships with local and state regulatory agencies.
Experience working in a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment.
Must be able to work in a fast paced, large general industry environment.
A good working knowledge of State and Local environmental regulations.
Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Strong presentation skills, with the ability to develop substantial training programs if needed or required.
Demonstrated success managing projects and initiatives, documenting procedures and building and executing safety programs.
Demonstrated ability to form collaborative relationships with all levels of management, employees, outside agencies and suppliers.
Demonstrated success in driving consistent improvement in leading indicators for EH&S.
Effective communication, influence, and coaching skills with individuals at all levels.
Strong incident investigation, root cause analysis and continuous improvement skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Spanish communication is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Physical Demands

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lift up to 35 lbs.
Push and pull 35 lbs.
Bend Occasionally
Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently
Frequent Use of Computer Monitor

Special Requirements

N/A

Limitations and Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, the Company will make reasonable accommodations with those individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA.

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