Business Unit EHS Manager

Provide support to assigned business unit in order for all facilities within the business unit to achieve continuous EHS improvement by utilizing the DFA EHS Management System. Formulate and implement environmental and safety efforts for assigned locations. Provide assistance to corporate and division personnel, including Location Managers and Safety Coordinators, to identify and correct at-risk behaviors and conditions. Develop and support regulatory compliance efforts company-wide in close collaboration with all other DFA EH&S Managers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced technical, functional, and program management activities, which include planning, directing, and providing leadership across a division or multi-location business unit
• Provide oversight on advanced matters of environmental and workplace safety matters. As an advisor, offer counseling to managers and supervisors on how to administer coaching regarding at-risk behaviors and practices
• Manage EHS practices; administer/implement EHS programs and policies outlined by OSHA, EPA, and DOT as appropriate and maintain all pertinent records to ensure compliance with EH&S regulations and internal policies
• Where required, audit locations to identify and develop corrective action plans for at-risk behaviors and conditions which may cause injury, regulatory non-compliance, or property loss
• Support the Company's efforts at all locations to ensure a culture of consistently safe behavior and compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
• Function as the Corporate representative between facilities, regulatory agencies, and consultant firms for environmental affairs and compliance
• Research, evaluate, and recommend changes to improve EH&S performance
• Develop and administer required policies and procedures for regulatory compliance
• Where required, assist facilities in permitting and reporting activities for air, NPDES, wastewater, storm water, EPCRA Tier 2, Form R, refrigerant management, spill reporting, and other applicable environmental regulations.
• Develop action plans and regulatory correspondence to address areas of non-compliance identified through regulatory inspections or required testing
• Review and maintain internal EH&S policies and practices to ensure they are current and appropriate
• Provide and/or support all required training mandated by regulatory and corporate EH&S guidelines and practices
• Assist with and evaluate incident investigations to determine the root cause of injury or release and the at-risk behavior
• Work with vendors and insurance companies that provide protection programs, surveys, inspections, and location evaluations
• Maintain awareness of all outstanding workers' compensation claims for all assigned locations and work collaboratively with Corporate Risk Management personnel to support their management of such claims
• Work with assigned business unit to develop corrective action tables and service reports as follow up to location audits
• Ensure correction of observed deficiencies and issues
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience

• Must be willing to travel 50-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)
• BA/BS in Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
• 8-10 years' experience in Environmental Health & Safety in a manufacturing environment
• Must have a valid license to operate a passenger vehicle
• Certification and/or License - ASP/CSP/CIH Certification desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and requirements, both federal and state regulations
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Extensive knowledge of EH&S management principles
• Familiarity with the workers' compensation process
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)
• Able manage multiple priorities
• Able to demonstrate qualities as a self-starter
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, for a diverse range of internal and external audiences
• Able to present to diverse audiences from front line team members to senior management
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer