EHS Manager

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KYOCERA-AVX Components Corporation in Fountain Inn, SC seeks an experienced EHS Manager to administer the plant's environmental, safety and occupational health programs. You will ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations on wastewater, waste, air emissions, and safety processes, and lead audits and ISO conformity.

Responsibilities include accident investigations, EHS training, emergency response coordination and cross-site collaboration with Corporate EHS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 7 years in manufacturing environmental programs, with managerial experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience for EHS staff desired.
• Interaction with regulators in writing and in person.
• Excellent communication across management levels and hourly staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must meet US export controls requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer plant environmental, safety and health programs.
• Investigate accidents and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate EHS audits and API ISO environmental standards.
• Conduct periodic air and noise sampling.
• Lead EHS training and emergency response activities.
• Review plans and sign off on new equipment specifications.
• Manage hazardous waste and wastewater programs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Accident investigation

EHS training

Industrial hygiene

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies/Science, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Risk Management, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position is responsible for administering facility environmental, safety and occupational health programs. This includes ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations regarding wastewater, hazardous waste, air emissions and reclaim. Position investigates accidents and follows up with corrective and preventative action; conducts EHS training as required, including but not limited to confined space procedures, powered industrial trucks, chemical handling, respirators, emergency procedures, lasers, RCRA and lockout / tagout program. Position also coordinates EHS audits, Emergency Response Team (ERT) and ensures the facility conforms to ISO environmental standards.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Position is responsible for administering facility environmental, safety and occupational health programs. This includes ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations regarding wastewater, hazardous waste, air emissions and reclaim. Position investigates accidents and follows up with corrective and preventative action; conducts EHS training as required, including but not limited to confined space procedures, powered industrial trucks, chemical handling, respirators, emergency procedures, lasers, RCRA and lockout / tagout program. Position also coordinates EHS audits, Emergency Response Team (ERT) and ensures the facility conforms to ISO environmental standards.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers Plant Safety Program and conducts safety training as required, including but not limited to accident investigation, confined space procedures, powered industrial trucks, cranes, chemical handling, respirators, emergency procedures, lasers, and lockout / tagout program.
• Personally investigate and review accident reports and follow up with corrective and preventative action.
• Periodically review plans, monitor construction and installation, and sign off on all new equipment and manufacturing specifications prior to release for production.
• Conduct air and noise sampling on a regular basis throughout the plant.
• Periodically, inspect the facility to identify current and potential EHS issues.
• Meet at least monthly with representatives of all departments to discuss EHS issues and concerns. Publish and distribute minutes for these meetings.
• Manage the plant’s environmental activity and resources to assure systems and procedures are in place to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Establish programs to stay in compliance and ensure the facility conforms to ISO environmental standards.
• Prepare required documents and field work to meet operating permit conditions and submit such information to applicable agencies in a timely fashion.
• Ensure the potential environmental impacts of all new processes have been thoroughly reviewed and understood before implementation.
• Manage hazardous waste collection and precious metal reclaim and maintain shipment records for these areas.
• Manage wastewater treatment facilities and staff.
• As needed, work with other KYOCERA AVX facilities, including Corporate EHS, on EHS issues.
• Ensure proper chemical storage is being used throughout the facility and perform training as needed for hazardous chemical communication.
• Coordinate and conduct emergency response team (ERT) training.
• Monitor Occupational Health, policies, programs, and procedures and update plant EHS specifications as needed.
• Coordinate on-site KYOCERA AVX Corporate EHS audits and follow-up on findings / corrective actions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies/Science, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Risk Management, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years related experience in manufacturing environmental programs, preferably with two years’ experience in a managerial capacity.
• Supervisory experience for managing EHS staff desired.
• This position requires interfacing with a variety of regulatory agencies and plant management both in writing and in person.
• Communication skills must be excellent as individual will interact frequently with various management levels plus hourly employees.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 CFR 120.15 is required, or if a non-US Person, the ability to obtain an export license approved by the U.S. Department of State.

EEO STATEMENT:

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.