Senior HSE Specialist – Manufacturing Safety Leader

IKO North America; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive health and benefit plan

Competitive matched retirement savings

Diversity and Inclusion focus

Industry leader in manufacturing

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking an experienced EHS professional to partner with the Plant Manager in implementing and maintaining safety strategies across the plant.

You will coach supervisors and hourly staff in leadership behaviors to improve safety and communications on the shop floor, with a focus on achieving zero incidents. You will anticipate hazards, apply hierarchy of controls, and administer hazard control programs while leading compliance efforts and staying updated on legislative

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of a BA/BS degree in occupational safety, science, engineering or related discipline.
• Three to five years prior experience in a manufacturing setting working in a Health & Safety Role.
• Professional EHS certification desired.
• Proven Leadership skills in a manufacturing environment.
• A team player who can lead by example and influence.
• Sound, Comprehensive knowledge of occupational health, and safety regulations.
• Detailed understanding of general industry standards and knowledge of basic health and safety concepts such as hazard & risk assessment, behavior based safety, machine / equipment safety etc.
• The ability to chair management/employee meetings and presentations.
• Above average communication skills to enable the transfer of clear and concise information at all levels of the organization.
• The ability to facilitate the process of learning amongst supervisors and the shop floor

Responsibilities

• Valued partner to Plant Manager in the effective execution of the plant Safety strategies to meet business goals.
• Coaches staff/supervisors hourly in leadership behaviors to improve communication, safety behaviors and activities on the shop floor to achieve zero incidents
• Anticipating, identifying and evaluating hazardous conditions and practices.
• Applying and uses hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards and reduce risks in the facility or site.
• Implementing, administering and advising others on hazard control programs for their respective Plant(s)
• Lead for proactive application of internal and external standards in support of hazard reduction and compliance.
• Monitor legislative changes and make recommendations based on potential impact to business.
• PSM - local subject matter expert, support the development, review/update as needed JHA’s; SOP’s.
• Performing safety evaluations, site level self-audits, run site safety committee and ergonomics programs.
• Performing Instructor led training for EHS courses, as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Safety culture

Education

BA/BS in occupational safety, science, engineering or related discipline

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking an experienced EHS professional to partner with the Plant Manager in implementing and maintaining safety strategies across the plant.

You will coach supervisors and hourly staff in leadership behaviors to improve safety and communications on the shop floor, with a focus on achieving zero incidents. You will anticipate hazards, apply hierarchy of controls, and administer hazard control programs while leading compliance efforts and staying updated on legislative