POSITION SUMMARY

Develops, implements, maintains, and oversees all environmental health and safety programs, policies, and procedures for Pfaudler entities in the US.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Plans and coordinates required OSHA and other safety training for managers and employees.
• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and completes incident/accident reports as required.
• Analyzes and reports key EHS data while identifying critical issues. 
• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Audits facilities for compliance with company safety program and local regulations.
• Serves as company liaison with applicable local, state, and federal agencies as necessary.
• Coordinates the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Maintains safety files and records.
• Maintains knowledge of EHS-related trends and legislation and ensures company compliance.

DIRECT REPORTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering or a related field.
• 8 years experience leading Environment Health and Safety programs within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experienced as Safety Professional in heavy manufacturing environment
• Knowledgeable of governmental EHS regulations and various governmental oversight agencies
• Has experience in dealing with governmental on-site audits

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid passport within 3 months of hire.
• Safety Professional Certification

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to navigate through and conduct research using the Internet.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience as a Safety Professional working in heavy manufacturing environment
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability of safety improvements and reductions in injury/incident rates.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to maintain and convey enthusiasm and commitment to Company initiatives.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Understands and effectively carries out exception analysis, countermeasure development and effectiveness 
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Effective persuasion skills of others who are not a direct report 
• Personal qualities of integrity, honesty, and strong work ethic.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS. The physical demands and working conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at a computer; use hands to type, key, use a mouse, or feel; talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; and drive.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally carry, lift, and/or transport up to 50 pounds.
• Has ability to ascend and descend latter and stairs
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Work performed is split between office and manufacturing environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate; noise level in the manufacturing environment can vary from loud to very loud.
• Position requires up to 25% travel.

 Pay varies by geographical region

GENERAL COMMENTS

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to revise this position and to assign or reassign duties to this job at any time.