Company Description:

Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle; leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain, and delivering world-class manufacturing services. The industries we serve include: commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next generation telecommunications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment.

Summary:

Oversees Environmental, Health/Wellness and Safety programs, Worker’s Compensation and work and non-work related Return to Work programs at the division level to meet State, Federal, Local and Company policies and procedures. May acts as a consultant for Corporate or other Divisions as necessary.

Responsibilities:

Manage or conduct all environmental, health and safety related training and ensure the safety of all co-workers

Perform scheduled plant safety, environmental and ISO-14001 inspection/audits

Handle work related injuries, workers’ compensation issues and work related/non-work related return to work programs; Participate in case management meetings and may provide documentation and testimony in litigation cases

Regularly conduct work area ergonomics reviews and advise coworkers on proper work methods

Develop and maintain EHS programs; Maintain detailed records on all medical related activities or coworkers for complete and accurate records, reports, analysis or legal documentation

Responsible for all required EHS, including OSHA 300 logs, BLS Surveys, EPCRA Tier 2, and EPA Form R reports

Lead Safety Committee and First Responders and their activities, conduct accident investigations and maintain associated reports and prevention programs

Administer and coordinate division drug testing or pre-employment medical screening to meet company or customer requirements

Lead the hazardous waste program and those assisting in maintaining hazardous waste

Assist in audits, maintain all records relating to workers’ compensation or environmental programs and analysis of OSHA and/or environmental laws to ensure compliance

Establish medical policies and procedures and may act as a consultant for other divisions as necessary

Maintain contact with employees under hospitalization or those at home recuperating from illness or job-related injuries; Follow all medical cases through to the resolution

Qualifications:

Understanding of the total business operation to include material procurement, order entry, forecasting, manufacturing, invoicing, customer returns, inventory levels, and on time delivery.

Demonstrated confidentiality

Ability to support an all shift production atmosphere Demonstrate effective presentation and facilitation skills

Ability to travel to other sites as requested

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required

Effective organization and prioritization skills

Demonstrate high attention to detail

Ability to work with diverse groups

Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.

Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.

Strong customer service and client focus

Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software

Demonstrated leadership and people management skills including ability to effectively coach and mentor employees at all levels.

Enthusiastic and motivational communicator with multi-cultural experience.

Demonstrates effective customer interface skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence individuals, internally and externally, across all levels, functions and geographies.

Collaborate and influence cross functional peer leaders in order to obtain support for process improvements

Solid financial understanding, risk analysis ability, relationship building and project management.

Use of discretion with the ability to gain trust of business leaders and others to discuss and respond to sensitive and business critical issues.

Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills. Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills.

Other Information

4 year technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management; 5 years of environmental, health and safety experience; 3 years in a leadership role.

Full Time

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age or older?
• Do you now or in the future require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B, OPT)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Environmental Safety: 5 years (Required)
• Leadership: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rochester, MN 55901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person