Environment, Health and Safety Manager, Bilingual Spanish
Reports To: VP, Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Location: Fairfield and West Chester, Ohio
Position Type: Full Time
Position Summary
The Environment, Health and Safety Manager, Bilingual Spanish, is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective safety and environmental programs and culture. This role is responsible for the administration of company EH&S programs and requirements. The EH&S Manager will work with all regulatory agencies including but not limited to OSHA, OH-BWC, Ohio EPA, DTSC, and GCWW. This position will develop and implement corporate standards, and best practices and ensure continual improvement in all areas of EH&S. Under the direction of the VP of Human Resources and Plant Manager, the EH&S Manager will drive awareness training and compliance in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering or similar discipline and or experience, preferred.
· 5 years related experience managing safety and environmental programs within a manufacturing environment, preferred.
· Experience with manufacturing equipment and understanding of packinghouse/warehouse processes and operations, preferred.
· Experience managing Workers' Compensation within a monopolistic state, preferred.
· Bilingual in Spanish is REQUIRED.
Desired Qualifications
· Experience in interpreting and enforcing OSHA regulations.
· Experience in developing EH&S Programs and Policies, with successful implementation.
· Ability to be a good communicator and partner amongst peers and leaders.
· Knowledgeable of the worker's compensation process.
· Well-developed observational and analytical skills.
· Effective verbal and written communication skills.
· Able to work flexible schedules/shifts as needed for 5–6-day operation.
· Strong problem-solving skills.
· Success in leading and influencing people.
· Demonstrated success in leading Behavior Based Safety programs and initiatives.
· Ability to travel to other facilities.
Responsibilities
· Responsible for all aspects of State and Federal Regulatory Safety and Environmental Programs for all company facilities that are obligated by these programs such as OSHA Confined Space (Permit Required and Non-Permit Required), IIPP, Hot Work Permit, Respiratory Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, Hearing Conservation, Emergency Action Planning, Lock-out/ Tag-out, Contractor Safety, etc.
· Ensures company compliance with Environmental Health and Safety regulations and facility permitting requirements (OSHA, OH-BWC, Ohio EPA, DTSC, and GCWW, etc.)
· Implements, leads, and continuously improves EH&S policies/procedures, program audits, and inspections; reports environmental health and safety performance regularly.
· Administers all aspects of the company's IIPP and additional safety programs. Plans, organizes, and holds monthly Safety Committee Meetings.
· Manages incidents from reporting, claim management, return-to-work accommodation process, investigation, and implementation of corrective actions.
· Oversees company incident statistics and makes recommendations for correction of problem areas.
· Manages the company’s strategic safety plan, audits, and updates where needed.
· Responsible for the company’s commitment to improving the environment through waste reduction initiatives.
· Acts as primary liaison to all local and regulatory agencies.
· Develops and conducts training to support prevention initiatives.
· Assists departments in administering specific EH&S programs.
· Monitors facility for safety issues and violations and partners with department leaders to make appropriate corrections.
· Manages all environmental programs with the assistance of Plant Management at all sites.
· Tracks and trends company’s industrial injuries, near misses, and property damage and investigates their root cause to take corrective action and works with managers to prevent reoccurrence.
· Writes and develops safety and environmental programs, documents/reports, and maintains records up to date.
· Works with WC insurance loss prevention personnel to implement loss prevention programs.
· Formulates general safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal law.
· Prepares and submits safety and environmental reports on a timely basis to regulatory agencies.
· React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor.
· Develop and distribute EHS internal communications.
· Other duties as assigned by manager.
Skills and Abilities
· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
· Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
· Ability to use multiple software programs.
· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
· Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Physical Effort & Work Environment
· While performing the duties of this Job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear.
· The team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
· The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and Ability to adjust focus.
· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Latitude 36 Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take immense pride in our diverse and talented workforce. We are looking for diversity in candidates for employment. We recognize that our continued success depends on the collective strengths of our associates.
