The Safety, Health & Environmental Manager (commonly referred to as an Environmental Health & Safety Manager externally) will lead the facility in safety and environmental initiatives at Ecolab’s Garland manufacturing plant. S/he will take safety programs from the implementation stage to integration, providing superior training and partnering with the leadership team and front-line associates to influence change while achieving a commitment to a culture of safety among employees.
Partnering with plant leadership s/he will drive sustainability initiatives to decrease utilization of energy and improve recycling. As the key representative to outside agencies s/he will also drive compliance with regulatory and environmental permits. S/he will be responsible for overall building appearance, cleanliness, comfort, functionality, safety and security. In this TPM environment this change agent will gain recognition from supply chain management & expect to take on additional projects and responsibility to impact overall company SH&E initiatives.
What’s in it For You:
Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
Opportunity to work onsite in a manufacturing plant work environment for those residing within a commutable distance of Garland, Texas or those willing to relocate for the position (travel arrangements for onsite interview available).
What You Will Do:
Provide guidance & technical expertise to ensure compliance with SH&E regulations including governmental, state, industry, and Ecolab.
Develop & implement systems & processes for SH&E system to ensure training is timely & effective, incident investigations are timely & complete, audits are regularly scheduled & observations resolved.
Partners with the team to create a culture of trust, engagement, transparency, risk awareness and avoidance, and rigorous application of our SMS.
Champion the behavioral based observation program, SHE Pillar of TPM, and near miss/risk identification resolution.
Represent the plant in SH&E audit reviews conducted by third parties; communicate trends in audit findings, corrective actions, & observed best practices.
Develop SOPs for facility compliance with the major regulatory programs & safety contingency plans including MPRI, RCRA, EPA, SWPPP, Clean Water Act, OSHA & safety contingency plans.
Disseminates information regarding new regulations.
Develop, track, & communicate SH&E indicators.
Develop & implement systems & processes to reduce hazardous waste generation, increase recycling & conservation practices to meet our sustainability goals of water reduction and zero landfill.
Evaluate systems & implement projects to meet/maintain the increasingly stringent requirements of the waste water & air quality permits at the plant location; ensure all permitting is up to date.
Leads plant emergency response team, serves as a member of the Central Safety Committee & other multi-division SH&E efforts.
Liaise with the local government entities including DHS, TCEQ, City of Garland, Fire Department, Health department, Fish & Wildlife, Hazmat and Police Department.
Position Details
- This position is located in Garland, Texas
- Must be within commutable distance to 2305 Sherwin Street, Garland, TX 75041
- No immigration sponsorship available for this position
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 8 years relevant experience
Minimum of 2 years in an EHS role, within a manufacturing facility
Experience managing internal and/orexternal audits
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental, engineering, or related discipline
Advanced degree in a safety, environmental, engineering or related discipline, preferred
Chemical, oil & gas, etc. experience highly favored
Experience developing & delivering training programs
Waste management experience
TPM or SHE Pillar experience
Proven experience as a team member or leader in obtaining superior safety results
Strong working knowledge of EPA, PSM, OSHA, NFPA, or related regulations
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