Plant EHSS Manager: Safety, Compliance & Leadership

Green Plains Inc.; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Green Plains Inc. is seeking an EHSS Manager to oversee environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance at the Fergus Falls plant. You will lead EHSS programs, train staff, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions to ensure a zero-harm work environment.

You may direct EHSS Specialists and collaborate with the Plant Manager and VP of EHSS. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years in EHSS, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• A personal commitment to employee safety, health and environmental compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related field required.
• 5 years of experience in EHSS, preferably in management.
• Proven ability to organize and lead people and projects.
• Some travel is required, seasonally, and to support company growth and development.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations dealing with Title V, NPDES, SWPPP, SPCC, PSM, OSHA standards, air, water and waste, EAP, FRP, RMP, water use and discharge, LDAR.
• Professional attributes: detail-oriented, dependable, positive attitude, team player.
• Strong MS Office experience and proficiency with developing and using spreadsheets and/or databases.
• Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projects.
• Strong internal and external communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional organizational skills as they pertain to record-keeping and reporting.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility air and water permits and multiple regulatory records and reports.
• Conduct EHSS training in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Promote EHSS awareness at the plant and monitor for compliance.
• Elect and provide leadership for the EHSS committee.
• Communicate with the EHSS committee and address concerns.
• Implement policies and procedures to surpass regulations.
• Conduct investigations for EHSS incidents and near misses.
• Implement containment and corrective actions for incidents.
• Maintain regulatory records for inspections by state and federal agencies.
• Submit regulatory and internal reporting in a complete and timely manner.
• Maintain inventory on EHSS supplies and PPE.
• Assist production/maintenance with improvement projects.
• Potentially lead a team of EHSS Specialists.

Skills

EHSS leadership

Project leadership

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

MS Office proficiency

Root cause analysis

Attention to detail

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Green Plains Inc. is seeking an EHSS Manager to oversee environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance at the Fergus Falls plant. You will lead EHSS programs, train staff, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions to ensure a zero-harm work environment.

You may direct EHSS Specialists and collaborate with the Plant Manager and VP of EHSS. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years in EHSS, with travel as needed.