Senior EHS & Safety Leader

Sika; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Generous Company Match

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off, Paid holidays

Floating holidays + Paid VolunteerTime

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program & More

Job summary

Sika Environmental Health & Safety Leader in Gastonia, NC develops, administers, and maintains the EH&S program to minimize accidents while ensuring compliance with federal, state and corporate policies. You will lead investigations, train leadership, and drive continuous safety improvements across the plant.

Responsibilities include coaching leaders, managing JHA/JSA processes, leading Lean Safety Gemba, and maintaining ISO 14001/45001 programs in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health science, or similar degree.
• 3-5 years professional experience in occupational safety, environmental, or similar role(s).
• 5-10 years professional experience in occupational safety, environmental, or similar role(s).
• Automotive or similar manufacturing background preferred.
• OSHA 30 General Industry, environmental and occupational safety certifications preferred, but not required.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and influence skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Knowledge of EPA (Environmental) OSHA (Occupational Safety), and similar regulations and reporting.
• Experience leading safety events, driving safety improvements on the shop floor, in the offices and as part of the Leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the authority in all areas of Environmental, Health & Safety, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene.
• Coach leadership team on safe behaviors, conditions, and techniques for improved safety culture.
• Develops, implements, and ensures that training in all areas of EH&S is maintained
• Completes and reviews Job Hazard/Safety Analysis (JHA/JSA) for all facility jobs/work tasks.
• Lead Lean Safety Gemba daily to review and identify hazards in given production areas
• Ensure leadership team and supervisors enter safety hazards into Sphera (EHS Management System)
• Lead and manage incident/accident investigation processes for near misses and all injuries.
• Communicates root cause actions needed within 48 hours of near miss or injury.
• Submit monthly and yearly State and Federal EH&S reports.
• Maintain EMS ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) program
• Implement and maintain OHS ISO 45001 (Occupational Safety & Health) program
• Manage EHS software systems for regulatory compliance
• Assist maintenance with contractors’ selection, onsite scope of work tour, etc.
• Assist Human Resources regarding workers compensation case details from injury reports and follow-up analysis needed once employee returns to work.
• Maintain the Injury and Illness Tracking Programs.
• Manage programs such as GENSUITE Compliance Manager to ensure legal compliance with all EH&S applicable internal requirements and local and federal regulations and rules.
• Lead all Near Miss, and Accident Investigation root cause analysis. Implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.
• Establish targets and long-range accident prevention and cost-control objectives.
• Work with the Human Resources Department Workman's Compensation team to reduce costs associated with lost time injuries and assist in developing return to work program.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Gemba/Lean safety

Communication

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health science, or similar degree

Job description

Sika Environmental Health & Safety Leader in Gastonia, NC develops, administers, and maintains the EH&S program to minimize accidents while ensuring compliance with federal, state and corporate policies. You will lead investigations, train leadership, and drive continuous safety improvements across the plant.

Responsibilities include coaching leaders, managing JHA/JSA processes, leading Lean Safety Gemba, and maintaining ISO 14001/45001 programs in a manufacturing setting.