SHES Manager

Sr Safety Health Environmental & Sustainability (SHES) Manager – Jefferson Hills

Job Summary

Environmental and Employee Health & Safety work encompasses activities related to the environment (including the broader community impacted by environmental hazards) and employees including

• Developing and implementing policies and practices to identify/mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments

• Investigating accidents and environmental incidents and liaising with engineers, management, and health and safety regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence

• Providing advice and training on safety protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards related to environmental and employee health and safety

• Maintaining relationships with the community, environmental groups, and other stakeholders impacted by the environmental performance of the organization

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensures the development, maintenance and improvement of programs and/or processes to drive site performance improvement and assure conformance with Synthomer’s Safety Standards and Environmental Management Standards.

• Supports site SHE&S culture transformation in partnership with the global and local site leadership. Facilitates development of SHE&S annual operating and strategic plans; and works with department managers to ensure accountability to plan delivery.

• Tracks and analyzes SHE&S Metrics such as unsafe act/condition reporting, corrective actions, MOC status, behavior safety audits, incidents and injuries. Develops programs and strategies to address gaps and themes identified.

• Perform audits and inspections of plant operations and programs to ensure compliance with Synthomer processes and standards applicable to the plant (Environmental, Safety/PSM, Responsible Care, ISO 9001, TSCA, RMP, etc.).

• Oversees effective execution and improvement of the SHE&S Training Program that includes in person training, monthly safety blitzes, daily meetings, computer-based training, 3rd party training as well as development of course materials.

• Interact with the site workforce at all levels to increase employee involvement, demonstrate, educate, coach and enforce SHE&S work practices and provide SHE&S technical and regulatory expertise.

• Oversees execution and ensures effectiveness of security, emergency response, industrial hygiene and reporting activities for the sites.

• Supports Process Safety Management (PSM) program to ensure compliance and improvement. Lead specified elements and provide technical support to ensure process safety considerations are well-managed in the facilities.

• Oversees the sites’ environmental program execution to meet requirements associated with large quantity waste generator, Title V permit, NPDES permit, wastewater treatment operation and TRI and Tier II reporting.

• Ensures Responsible Care Management System compliance and integration.

• Participates in global program development, projects, support and auditing activities as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent experience in an Occupational Safety or affiliated discipline or another applicable technical field (engineering, chemistry)

• Minimum 10 years professional experience in manufacturing or chemical industry in a safety leadership role.

• Ability to work independently, contribute within a team, and actively engage and partner with manufacturing and technical associates.

• Previous experience managing/supervising an EH&S team.

• EHS functional/technical expertise with strong knowledge of safe work practices, auditing, record keeping, investigation/RCFA, regulatory permitting and preparing/delivering training.

• Experience knowledge of industrial hygiene principles and monitoring techniques

• Organizational priority-setting skills, attention to detail, follow-through, effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to build consensus and influence a diverse group of associates in safe behaviors and practices.

• Advanced working knowledge of EHS regulations. Ability to draw from experience and knowledge of technical learnings and from peer resources to arrive at professional decisions to recommend to site personnel.

• Working knowledge of EHS management practices, processes, and expectations is preferred.

• Working in a union environment with certified/qualified professional crafts.

• Microsoft Office Applications (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint).

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Required

• Must be a strong leader and advocate for SHE&S, have experience in culture development and implementing a SHE&S management system

• Have knowledge and experience with implementing and maintaining compliance with OSHA, EPA and Process Safety Management regulations

• Ability to influence without authority

• Able to develop and execute project plans and direct the site to achieve the required milestones

• Has strong problem solving and decision-making skills as well as make valid recommendations for resolution

• Experience with air, waste, wastewater and DOT regulations

• Experience developing and managing the emergency action plans

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, government agencies and other outside entities.

• Have the ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate effective listening skills

• This position covers a plant that operates on 24/7 schedule. A presence on the off shifts is required for this position

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Preferred

• Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Associate Safety Professional or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager is desired

• Operational line supervisory/management experience

Why Synthomer?

We are ambitious!
We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.​
We believe in high challenge, high support!
We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.​
We personalize our approach to development!
At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.