Manager-Environmental Health Safety and Security

FutureStep Korn Ferry; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global chemical manufacturer located in Newport, Tennessee seeks an experienced plant manager to oversee operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in plant air permitting and safety training facilitation, possessing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Science. This role requires strong team management skills, and offers an opportunity to lead continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in plant air permitting in specialty chemicals.
• Experience facilitating safety and environmental training.
• Background in environmental science or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant operations ensuring environmental compliance.
• Train employees on environmental safety and health regulations.
• Develop relationships with regulatory agencies and community stakeholders.
• Ensure implementation of safety programs and procedures.

Skills

Plant air permitting

Safety training facilitation

Environmental compliance

Team management

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

Company Description

Our Client

SI Group is a leading global developer and manufacturer of chemical intermediates, specialty resins, providing solutions that are critical to the quality and performance of countless industrial and consumer goods, operating on five continents with facilities in 10 countries—and working closely with customers in more than 90 countries. Their focus is on (9) key market segments: rubber resins, antioxidants, fuels and lubricants, plastic additives, industrial resins, adhesive resins, surfactants, engineering plastics, and pharma & specialty. With more than 100 years of innovation as a foundation, we are paving the way forward for the next generation of chemistry and partnering with our customers to build a better tomorrow.

Job Description

This position reports to the Senior Manager of Operations and will be responsible for managing and leading the Newport organization to operate the plant efficiently, with excellent EHS and a Continuous Improvement Mind-set to further the SI Group Brand promise of Operation Excellence. Individual will be responsible for the compliance with federal, state and local environmental, safety and health regulations at the TN site.

People/Team Management:

Provide adept guidance and support to department managers and their teams concerning environmental, safety, health, industrial hygiene, fire protection and security matters. Provide motivation, encouragement and development to maximize performance of peers and their respective departments.

Encourage a close-knit organization where people feel comfortable to freely discuss plans and problems and receive advice without being relieved of their decision-making responsibilities.

Develop constructive relationships and earn the respect and confidence of employees, vendors, government representatives and members of the plant community, in order to help enhance SI Group’s Brand reputation as a reliable and responsible company.

Implement a system of training and skill verification to ensure each employee possesses the needed EHS skills.

Training Mine (or other training software) facilitator.

Environmental Regulatory Compliance:

Prepare regulatory permit applications, amendments, reports and renewals as needed. Ensure that permits are up-to-date and permit conditions contain accurate information. Ensure permit conditions are met by plant operations.

Develop, complete and document and submit to TDEC and/or EPA prior to the regulatory deadline certain annual, semi-annual, monthly, weekly, and/or daily environmental reports for TN site.

Perform and/or verify fugitive VOC emissions calculations and 90 day RCRA LDAR.

Report and investigate environmental events, excursions, spills and incidents according to regulatory and internal requirements.

Arrange for waste disposal and shipments including documentation and recordkeeping according to regulations and internal procedures.

Serve as the site “Management Representative” for RC14001 Responsible Care Management System.

Safety and Health Compliance:

Ensure an environment of safe and healthful working conditions through development and implementation of general safe work procedures and practices.

Provide for the implementation of a training process for all employees and contractors to meet all regulatory required programs and to fulfill the needs of all TN departmental requirements.

Administer an effective Industrial Hygiene program.

Provide support as needed to comply with Process Safety Management and other required programs.

General Responsibilities:

Ensure the site maintains a climate of good and safe working conditions through strict personal observance of plant safety rules, good housekeeping, and initiation of continual safety awareness programs.

Communicate on behalf of SI Group-TN with all regulatory agencies, vendors, insurance companies, and other parties dealing with Environmental, Safety, Health, Fire Prevention and Security issues.

Develop and maintain procedures, plans and programs to ensure EHSS compliance and continuous improvement in EHSS performance. Meet the plant’s objectives in such a manner as to promote the most effective utilization of personnel and equipment.

Follow SI Group’s ISO Quality programs and support RC14001 compliance.

Supervise contract security personnel; evaluate site security needs, assessing security plans as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Required:

• BS- ChE, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Engineering or Safety
• 10 yrs. experience with plant air permitting in the specialty chemical, petrochemical, and/or regulatory/environmental industry
• Previous facilitation of Safety/Environmental training

Preferred:

• 10 yrs. Experience in a safety engineering related job and/or interaction with OSHA with ability to grow into role
• Min 24 hr Technician Level Hazmat Training and annual refresher training
• Previous personnel management experience

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.