Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.
The Manager, Environmental, Health, & Safety is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the company's environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs. This role is key to strengthening and fostering a culture of safety across our global locations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The manager will lead the development of a consistent safety program framework with safety training initiatives, conduct audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to realize our aspirations of an injury free work environment. This role demands a high performing leader with a proven track record in achieving strong results, strengthening safety and the EHS culture through consistent cross-functional collaboration.
Reporting to the CHRO, global HR and Safety function, this role will be a strong partner to the Operations Leaders and have a dotted line reporting to the Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer.
What You Will Do at Graco:
Program Development and Management:
- Develop a comprehensive 3-year roadmap of safety programs and processes that will advance Graco toward the vision of an injury free environment.
- Develop a global safety program framework with key processes and an annual cadence of deployment across all sites.
- Implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Develop safety training programs and materials for all levels of staff.
Incident Investigation:
- Develop and deploy a consistent process of post incident analysis and proactive sharing of lessons learned across all sites.
- Strengthen a culture of near miss reporting and develop metrics that are more leading in nature.
- Support investigations into workplace incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions owned by the site operations teams.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation of all incidents, safety data, and corrective measures, providing valuable insights for future risk mitigation.
Risk Assessment:
- Guide and support teams in performing risk assessments, safety assessments, and hazard analyses to identify potential risks and develop robust mitigation strategies.
- Monitor workplace safety and ergonomics to promote employee well-being.
- Utilize risk assessment findings to drive data-driven decisions and prioritize safety initiatives.
Compliance and Audits:
- Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with all EHS regulations.
- Prepare and present detailed reports for management and regulatory agencies regarding EHS performance, trends, compliance status and areas for improvement.
Training and Communication:
- Leverage and support site safety committees to create highly functioning teams with consistent safety priorities across sites, driving alignment on safety goals.
- Facilitate safety orientations, as well as ongoing training sessions for employees.
- Communicate EHS policies, procedures, and updates effectively across the organization.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with operations, engineering, facilities, and human resources to promote a proactive safety culture.
- Collaborate with external agencies and consultants as needed for compliance and training.
Emergency Preparedness:
- Develop, implement, and regularly review comprehensive emergency response plans and procedures, ensuring readiness for various emergency situations.
- Conduct drills and training exercises to ensure employee preparedness for emergency.
- Continually assess the effectiveness of emergency plans and update them as needed to reflect evolving risks and lessons learned from drills.
Team Leadership and Financial Management
- Lead, mentor, manage, and staff of safety and EHS specialists, and an indirect team of operations team members who have safety as part of their accountability, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and promoting a culture of excellence.
- Drive team performance by setting clear goals, providing ongoing feedback, and facilitating professional growth opportunities.
- Establish, manage, and be accountable for the annual team budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and alignment with organizational strategic objectives.
What You Will Bring to Graco
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, EHS, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in Health and Safety, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent leadership skills; 2+ years of team leadership experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead safety initiatives, build strong teams, and promote a proactive safety culture across multiple locations or departments.
- Strong knowledge of Safety, EHS regulations, industry and consensus standards and best practices.
- Certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, or equivalent) is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- In partnership with operations team, ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies.
- Ability to travel as needed.
At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.
Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
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