Manufacturing Health & Safety Leader (EHS Manager)

Sofidel S.p.A.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work environment

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package (health

Vision & dental, 401k & PTO

Job summary

Sofidel America, a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, seeks an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead health, safety and environmental programs at our Phoenix area facility. You will develop initiatives and ensure compliance with federal, state and corporate standards.

You will train staff, conduct audits, manage workers' compensation, and drive a culture of safety excellence while partnering with operations to minimize risk.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ EHS experience in industrial environment.
• Strong leadership, influencing and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communications skills with both internal and external personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and drive significant performance and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain current and accurate safety policies, manuals and procedures to ensure safety within our facility.
• Ensure applicable federal and state regulations, as well as corporate guidelines and policies are adhered to.
• Develop effective training programs that satisfy legal requirements and to reinforce a safe environment.
• Provide training to employees, supervisors and managers on safety policies and practice.
• Manage emergency action plans for employees and property.
• Provide safety orientation for all new employees as well as all visiting contractors.
• Serve as a safety representative for all new equipment.
• Conduct scheduled periodic Safety Committee meetings for both plant and management employees.
• Perform safety audits throughout the manufacturing facility as required for internal and external sources.
• Manage workers compensation claims and communicate with the insurance carrier and broker as necessary.
• Conduct risk assessment for all departments and make recommendations for modifications to practices, policies and procedures to ensure safe work environment.
• Observe employees throughout the plant and provide coaching in regards to unsafe acts and behaviors.
• Communicate regulatory and permit requirements to the plant.
• Maintain a supply of safety equipment (PPE) used by the facility.
• Prepare safety budget recommendations and investigate and report on budget variances.
• Act as the security administrator for the facility.
• Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Participate in meetings to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain knowledge of regulatory guidelines.

Skills

5+ years EHS experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS / Engineering

Job description

Sofidel America, a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, seeks an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead health, safety and environmental programs at our Phoenix area facility. You will develop initiatives and ensure compliance with federal, state and corporate standards.

You will train staff, conduct audits, manage workers' compensation, and drive a culture of safety excellence while partnering with operations to minimize risk.