Job Description
General DescriptionThe Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Administrator is responsible for supporting and improving Tubelite environmental, health and safety processes and results for the Reed City facility. The EHS Administrator will introduce and assure compliance of EHS policies and procedures that reduce injuries and accidents, minimize our operations' impact on the environment, and meet OSHA and MDEQ regulations.
Core Competencies
•knowledge of environmental, occupational health and safety practices and laws
•passionate about encouraging and enforcing safety and environmental requirements
•ability to teach and train effectively
•genuine respect for people: ability to interact respectfully with employees at all levels
•organized and thorough, with attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with frequent interruption and changing prioritiesPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities
•creates, implements, ensures compliance with and regularly updates EHS policies and procedures that comply with applicable local, federal and state regulations
•tracks, schedules and provides EHS training to all employees and temporary workers, including acquiring services of outside trainers when necessary; audits safety training effectiveness
•integrates LEAN continuous improvement and established safety management techniques to proactively improve EHS compliance
•prepares and reports EHS training and audit information to management; analyzes trends and formulates preventive strategies
•regularly performs workplace audits, including stormwater inspections, job safety analyses (JSAs) and PPE assessments
•utilizes all teams to help ensure compliance, audit processes, identifies improvement opportunities, problem solves, recommends actions and ensures that fixes are completed in a timely manner
•investigates environmental incidents, accidents and injuries; establishes problem solving to identify root causes and implements corrective actions for unsafe conditions and practices
•manages worker's compensation claims and benefits to reduce lost-time injuries and reduce company liability
•assures environmental testing, sampling and reporting meets deadlines and regulatory limits
•oversees emergency preparedness planning and environmental incident response
•facilitates safety committee meetings; leads regular safety communications to insure the safety of all Tubelite associates
•actively participates with Apogee's Safety Committee and other professional organizations to remain up-to-date regarding safety programs and developments
•champions behavior-based safety programming (ie, STOP for each other, STOP observations)
•assures adherence to EHS budget; purchases EHS equipment and services
•coordinates environmental compliance activities including remedial action plan implementation, hazardous waste management, stormwater discharge monitoring and well water distribution
Position Requirements
•B.S. degree in occupational safety, environmental science or related field or A.S. degree and additional experience
•3-5 years' experience implementing and managing an EHS program in a manufacturing environment
•health and safety certification preferred (OSHA 30-hour, ASP/CSP)
•proven ability to teach and train
•independent "self-starter," requiring minimal supervision and guidance
•excellent organizational skills and written communication skills
•MDEQ stormwater operator and water distribution certification preferred
EEO Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity/Women/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
