Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Bay Cities Container • Pico Rivera, California • 1d ago

Bay Cities, an Employee Owned Company, is the leading creative packaging and display partner to brand marketers, retailers and e-commerce. Our passion, experience, technology and consumer insights move product and drive sales.

Our Mission

Our Passion Powers Your Product

Our Values

Creativity: Our ideas create Client success.

Passion: We have heart with a Customer Service attitude.

Integrity: We honor our business & planet with sustainable practices.

Responsible: We own it!

Safe: Our safe work habits protect us all.

Fun: We take our work seriously- not ourselves!

SUMMARY

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager reviews, evaluates, and analyzes work environments and designs/implements programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by mechanical, physical, or ergonomic factors. The role conducts inspections and enforces adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. The role facilitates and conducts environmental and safety training or education programs.

JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE

Ensures compliance with various environmental aspects that require familiarity with various permits such as air permitting, spill prevention control and countermeasure plans, wastewater/storm water discharge permits, storage tank regulations, Emergency Planning, and waste disposal regulations.
Develops, revises, and implements ES (Environmental and Safety) programs including, determine areas of plant impact, containment, labeling, in-plant transportation and storage, waste profiles, identify vendor and consultant support services, training programs, record keeping and reporting, and material and equipment requirement.
Develops and implements ES programs and processes including emergency preparedness and fire protection, safety risk assessments and safe working procedures, hazardous waste management, HSE training, ergonomics, and crisis management.
Develops and implements Safety programs and processes including emergency preparedness and fire protection, safety risk assessments and safe working procedures, hazardous waste management, training, ergonomics, and crisis management.
Develops training plans and conducts new hire orientations as well as specific in house safety training for employees and contractors on Safety topics and local rules as well as on the job-specific risks.
Leads implementation and training of a facility wide Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO) program.
Leads internal Incident Investigations to find continuous improvement opportunities either in work practices or work conditions with the use of solid root cause analysis.
Leads the Emergency Response Team and provides First Aid as needed to those needing medical attention.
Reviews injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports and follow-up as necessary.
Responsible for Safety Data Sheets (SDS) collection and internal distribution with Safety personnel, to help ensure that facility SDSs are managed in compliance with relevant regulations.
Responsible for conducting daily walks throughout the production and packout facilities to ensure proper practices are being observed and to note any unsafe/dangerous acts, faulty equipment or non-compliance with any environmentally related policies/regulations. Follows up promptly on corrections required.
Samples waste streams and various media (solids and liquids) and prepares samples for delivery, and analysis at contracted lab.
Advises and provides counsel on federal and state regulations covering hazardous chemical communication programs (HazCom), confined space entry, personal protective equipment, Lockout Tag Out, electrical safety, fire prevention, machine guarding, materials handling and storage, excavations, ladders and stairways, welding and cutting, and work zone safety.
Performs inspections and incident investigations, conducts audits, prepares reports, handles facility permitting and interacts with regulatory agencies, consultants and vendors.
Recommends changes to work conditions and procedures to improve the work environment and comply with all health and safety regulations.
Implements risk management activities necessary to ensure the company maintains a safe work environment for employees. Performs and coordinates job hazard analysis (JHAs).
Administers the safety incentive program.
Maintains OSHA LOG 300 and ensures annual postings at each work location.
Serves as the Chair on Safety Committees, coordinates and facilitates Monthly Safety Committee meetings. Provides minutes to Leadership Team.
Audits practices and records of manufacturing plant to ensure compliance with company programs and Federal/State occupational safety and health regulations. Advises manufacturing plant and corporate staff of regulatory changes with which the plant must comply.
Establishes and maintains relationship with facilities vendors & janitorial to ensure maintenance of facilities is maintained appropriately.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

Bachelor’s Degree required; Business, Engineering or Industrial Engineering preferred or degree related to the EHS field or commensurate experience. Bilingual in Spanish/English required.
Up to 5 years of Safety experience in a diversified industrial "job shop" manufacturing setting,
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to shift focus and organize priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong working knowledge of California and federal CAL-OSHA & OSHA regulations and standards
Motivation and ability to work a flexible work schedule if required.
Experience with root cause analysis and investigation methods (ie: 5 why, tap root, A3, fishbone).
Must be available to work off-shift hours.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and abide by HIPPA rules.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other Safety Certifications are preferred.
First Aid & CPR certified, a plus.
Experience with EHS management systems, ergonomics, incident investigation processes, industrial hygiene assessments, job hazard analyses, ergonomics, and behavior based safety concepts as well as experience delivering core safety programs.
Familiarity with air permitting, spill prevention control and countermeasure plans, wastewater/storm water discharge permits, storage tank regulations, Emergency Planning, and waste disposal regulations.
Strong technical and organizational skills in addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter with the ability to develop strategies in line with the company's business vision.
Ability to handle multiple projects within a fast pace work environment.
Strong Presentation & interpersonal relationship skills.
Valid Driver's License with DMV evidence of good driving record.
Ability to work a varied schedule and be available on weekends as required.

Core Competencies

High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Consistently conducts themselves in an honest and trustworthy manner. Does not pursue their own individual objectives to the detriment of company goals. Sets an example for others to follow. Does the right thing.
Demonstrates energy and passion about what they do and knows how to balance work and fun. Is generally optimistic and upbeat; fun to be around. Has a strong belief and zeal for the industry, the job, and the company. Conveys energy and intensity at work with a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved.
Operates with a customer service orientation internally and externally. Works to positively build the Bay Cities brand in everything he/she does. Builds strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders.
Acts as an owner of the business and instills that same attitude and level of action in others. Is proactive in taking responsibility for all outcomes/results and avoids ‘pointing fingers’. Helps to create and maintain a strong feeling of belonging in the immediate and overall team.
Regularly involves others in decisions that affect their job or work environment. Demonstrates co-operation and trust with colleagues and teams across organizational boundaries. Participates as a team player and establishes strong working relationships to deliver positive results.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes work flow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work. Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external. Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment.

OTHER

We employee all persons who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugee or asylee- all require proper identification and documentation).
Up to 25% travel required.
Physical and Environmental Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
Up to 2 years of Safety experience in a diversified industrial "job shop" manufacturing setting.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to shift focus and organize priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong working knowledge of California and federal CAL-OSHA & OSHA regulations and standards.
Motivation and ability to work a flexible work schedule if required.
Experience with root cause analysis and investigation methods (ie: 5 why, tap root, A3, fishbone).
Must be available to work off-shift hours.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and abide by HIPPA rules.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other Safety Certifications are preferred.
First Aid & CPR certified, a plus.
Experience with EHS management systems, ergonomics, incident investigation processes, industrial hygiene assessments, job hazard analyses, ergonomics, and behavior based safety concepts as well as experience delivering core safety programs.
Familiarity with air permitting, spill prevention control and countermeasure plans, wastewater/storm water discharge permits, storage tank regulations, Emergency Planning, and waste disposal regulations.
Strong technical and organizational skills in addition to excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter with the ability to develop strategies in line with the company's business vision.
Ability to handle multiple projects within a fast pace work environment.
Strong Presentation & interpersonal relationship skills.
Valid Driver's License with DMV evidence of good driving record.
Ability to work a varied schedule and be available on weekends as required.
Bay Cities Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V
In accordance with our company’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, all employees are required to provide proof of their full vaccination status for COVID-19. If the applicant has not been fully vaccinated, they may request an accommodation for religious or medical reasons if they submit the proper form and turn it in with proper documentation. If the exemption is approved, the employee must submit to weekly COVID testing as a condition of employment. If you are not willing to be fully vaccinated and/or submit to weekly testing if your request for an accommodation is approved, you are not eligible for hire.