EHS Manager I

Dart Container; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Tuition assistance

Product discounts

Job summary

Dart Container, a longtime maker of everyday packaging, is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) leader for a manufacturing facility in Owensboro, KY. The role focuses on achieving KPI targets for safety, quality, production, efficiency and service while ensuring compliance with all laws and Dart standards.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in EHS, supervisory experience, and the ability to train and influence a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing EHS initiatives.
• 3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Proficient English for training and comms.
• Strong interpersonal skills and approachable.
• Ability to use business sense to develop solutions.
• Knowledge of planning, budgeting, and leadership.
• Ability to train employees on tech, processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and promote safe product practices compliant with laws and standards.
• Lead efforts to achieve KPIs for Safety, Quality, Service, Efficiency, and Development.
• Monitor KPIs and correct trends impacting targets.
• Promote safety culture and GMP compliance.
• Consult with regulatory agencies and manage audits.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for staff.
• Manage EHS programs including costs and accident prevention.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene, waste disposal, and safety programs.
• Track chemical inventories and update safety data sheets.
• Develop procedures and visual standards to drive improvements.
• Support audits and root-cause analyses with findings.

Skills

EHS initiatives

Supervisory experience

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Budgeting

Training others

Regulatory compliance

OSHA knowledge

Education

BS in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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Manage the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance efforts in a manufacturing facility with 600 or less employees and a focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service.

Day-to-Day Role:

• Manage and promote practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards, and serve the needs of our customers.
• Take ownership and demonstrate leadership necessary to achieve goals specific to Safety, Quality, Service, Efficiency and Employee Development
• Monitor KPI’s anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of targets
• Lead by example to promote and encourage employees to strongly commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Consult with all regulatory agencies, ensure compliance and manage audits
• Direct, developand deliverEHS training programs to ensure employee’s knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to the operation of the facility.
• ManageEHS programs including cost control/reduction and accident prevention/reduction.
• Develop, implementand coordinateall Industrial Hygiene activities including non-hazardous, hazardous, and universal and infectious waste disposal.
• Develop, implementand coordinateall Fire Prevention/Protection and Ergonomic programs.
• Track, approve and maintain chemical inventories for hazard notification, reporting requirements and Material Safety Data Sheet system updates.
• Develop procedures, work instructions and visual standards as needed to drive improvement and ensure implementation
• Assist in identifying and developing audit/inspection criteria which are effective in preventing or controlling deficient or problematic processes
• Ensureall EHS issues identified during internal/external audits and Safety Committee audits are resolved.
• Provide support for incident investigations and Why Tree/Root Cause Analysis.
• Collaborate with local Human Resources Manager in the administration of Worker’s Compensation and Early Return to Work Program.
• Understand, support and follow management expectations in alignment with company values

Core Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

• Three(3) years of experience managing EHS initiatives
• 3 years of supervisory experience required
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
• Displays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable
• Ability to utilize business sense and creativity to develop new ideas, approaches and solutions
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, cost analysis and budgeting, people management, and leadership guidance
• Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams, and to communicate difficult issues
• Experience in managing/handling compliance issues, permitting for all media, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping.
• Experience in evaluating/interpreting OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, BOMA and BOCA standards.
• Experience with Federal, State and local Worker’s Compensation law
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create basic reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• BS degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing multi-shift or continuous operations
• Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification

Overview:

Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits:

Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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