EHS MANAGER

Default Brand; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 162,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

NSG Group is seeking an EH&S Leader for our Ottawa-area facility to develop and manage safety, health and environmental programs. You will drive regulatory compliance, incident investigation, and reporting while mentoring site staff to uphold NSG Group standards.

The role requires expertise in OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with operations and external agencies. Travel to support environmental, safety and quality initiatives is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Health or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong mentoring, training and coaching ability.
• Strong knowledge of fire prevention programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods for safety management.
• Strong knowledge of safety auditing, accident investigation, and reporting.
• Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Available for travel (~10%) in relation to environmental, safety and quality system issues.
• Valid driver’s licenses with satisfactory driving record within Company required standard.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective EH&S programs to ensure regulatory compliance and prevent injuries and environmental impacts.
• Act as Site's EH&S Management System Lead to improve performance with staff and leadership.
• Manage site activities to ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.).
• Ensure on-time completion of regulatory or NSG EHS reports.
• Lead Occupational Health Nurse and EHS Specialist to execute the Management System.
• Support plant activities through effective communication with operations and outside agencies.
• Coordinate generation and reporting of safety program statistics per company standards.
• Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring and develop control measures.
• Promote employee safety involvement at all employment levels.
• Introduce new safety policies and practices as needed.
• Assist engineering in safe workstation and equipment design.
• Coordinate annual budget activities and report to management; maintain safety procedures.
• Coordinate OSHA compliance activities and report compliance status and costs.
• Participate in incident reporting and root-cause corrective actions.
• Prepare the plant's Emergency Action Plan.
• Adhere to NSG Group Standards of Business Conduct and Values.
• Facilitate the Site Safety Committee and coordinate with plant nurse on injuries/near misses.

Skills

OSHA regulations

EPA regulations

DOT regulations

Safety auditing

Accident investigation

Data analysis

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Health or related field

Job description

Our Mission and Vision:

At NSG Group, we are redefining the world of glass, turning research into the latest innovative glass products with the knowledge and expertise we have developed over hundreds of years. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in every industry we work in, and we see our products everywhere in the world around us – from homes and cars to cities and industry – impacting millions of lives every day. This means we all play a part in our mission to change our surroundings and improve the world around us, helping to create a more sustainable future. To learn more, please visit our careers site at: https://careers.nsg.com.

Essential Functions:

Develop effective EH&S programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses and environmental impacts.

Act as the Site's EH&S Management System Lead, working with the staff, leadership team, and workforce to improve performance.

Manage site activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, others, including Title V air permit, RCRA Large Quantity Generator, SPCC, SWPPP and more.

Ensure correct and on-time completion of all regulatory or NSG EHS related reports.

Lead the Occupational Health Nurse and the EHS Specialist as necessary to ensure effective execution of the EH&S Management System.

Support the activities of the plant through effective communication with operations and/or outside agencies.

Coordinate the generation and reporting of accurate statistical measures of safety programs effectiveness consistent with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring and develop appropriate control measures.

Promote employee safety activities involvement at all employment levels.

Introduce new safety policies and practices as they become necessary.

Assist engineering in the assessment and design of safe workstations and equipment.

In conjunction with the facility financial staff, coordinate annual budget activities and assure that accurate reports to management are produced. Establish and maintain the facility safety procedures.

Coordinate OSHA compliance activities in conjunction with the corporate staff. Provide regular reports to management regarding compliance status, the cost of compliance, and the results of inspections.

Participate in incident reporting, review reports for completeness and accuracy. Follow-up on incident root cause identification and corrective action implementation.

Prepares the plant's "Emergency Action Plan".

Adherence to NSG Group Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles

Facilitate the Site Safety Committee.

Work closely with the plant nurse. Follow up on injuries and near misses reported to the First Aid Department.

Other duties as assigned by manager.

Scope/Dimensions:

Incumbent has a high degree of organizational freedom to assign work and develop systems as necessary to achieve plant performance goals.

Incumbent should interact with employees at all levels on a regular basis to develop rapport and provide the training and support needed for all employees to contribute their full potential to the success of the site.

Incumbent will be available by mobile phone at all times to support the continuous manufacturing site in case of equipment emergency, employee injury, government inspection, etc.

Incumbent will maintain a positive working relationship with government agencies and will have has organizational freedom to communicate with those agencies during the normal course of business.

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role

• Safety & Quality Focus: creates a vision of a safe, ethical, sustainable environment and drives the organization towards it
• Engages & Inspires others: communicates a positive vision of the future that others buy into and positions ideas and proposals in a way that gets support from others
• Influential: demonstrates attentive and active listening skills; takes a real interest in the views and ideas of others and ensures proposals address others’ needs and priorities.

Salary range: $117,168-$146,463

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong mentoring, training and coaching ability.
• Strong knowledge of fire prevention programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods for safety management.
• Strong knowledge of safety auditing, accident investigation, and reporting.
• Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Available for travel (~10%) in relation to environmental, safety and quality system issues.
• Valid driver’s licenses with satisfactory driving record within Company required standard.

Qualifications Desired:

5 years’ experience in glass manufacturing.

Certified to instruct OSHA 10- and 30-hour courses.

Experience with Title V Air permitting.

Six Sigma or other Lean Manufacturing Certification – Greenbelt or above.

Experience with Pollution Control Plants.

Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the associate frequently works around moving machines, chemicals, and high temperature in an industrial environment.

The associate occasionally must travel by commercial means or private transport.

The role may involve prolonged periods of standing and walking, often exceeding 8 hours per day.

Candidates must be able to climb stairs, crouch, kneel, and maintain balance in various working environments.

The position also requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds, occasionally over 20 pounds.

Our Culture:

At NSG Group, collaboration sits at the heart of how we work. We strive for excellence in everything we do, empowering our colleagues to deliver quality and innovation while being given the support to find balance. From sharing expertise with our global colleagues to celebrating team successes, we create an environment where everyone can succeed. This strong, supportive culture drives progress and reinforces our position as a global leader in glass.

At NSG Group, we are shaping the future of glass with the skill and dedication of our global teams. To capture our shared goals and values, we have created our People Promises. They represent a mutual commitment, defining what you can expect from NSG Group and what we expect from each other. They guide how we develop our innovative products, inspire our colleagues, and foster a culture where everyone feels like they belong.

• We achieve as One Team
• We’re trusted to succeed
• We support each other to deliver
• We shape the future of glass

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