Environmental Health and Safety Manager

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe operations and compliance with applicable regulatory reporting requirements throughout North America. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Position/Department

• Develop, prepare, implement, and manage company-wide HSE procedures, manuals, and policies in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Responsible for the identification, assessment, and implementation of controls/programs for chemical and physical hazards.
• Provide technical and regulatory support to site operational activities to ensure low incidence rate and full compliance.
• Maintain and facilitate communications with regulatory and emergency response agencies.
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are properly maintained, documented, and made available to all employees. 
• Ensure employees are properly trained in policies and procedures related to safety and compliance.
• Emergency response and business continuity planning and execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to raise the standards within EHS.
• Ensure all regulatory reporting is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure regulatory and safety electronic databases are properly maintained.
• Lead training and implementation of programs while maintaining accurate and up to date training records. 
• Responsible for internal & external reporting

Leadership/ Teamwork

• Closely collaborate with our regulatory, commercial, operations, and purchasing teams to comply with OSHA and other safety requirements within the manufacturing and specialty chemical industry.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all safety and compliance related topics. 
• Maintain relationships with 3^rd party vendors and partners.

Continuous Improvement/Problem Solving

• Proactively ensure our operations are safe and make recommendations for and implement safety related process and system improvements where possible.
• Monitor changes and interpretations of all new and existing regulations as well as industry standards in all regions to be able to adopt best practices.
• Where appropriate, represent Barentz in chemical industrial committees and associations.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable facility requirements, certifications and designations.
• Contribute to and support continuous improvement of our processes and systems.
• Seek opportunities to share best practices with the team, support staff and other divisions.

Systems

• Barentz specific systems, including but not limited to BRM, Vizion, Chempax, Datacor, Sharepoint, etc. 

Barentz Culture/Fundamentals

• Support and lead by example, following Barentz’ purpose, strategies, and values. 
• Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals.
• Contribute to an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Maintain a strong commitment to teamwork and concern for others. 
• Maintain a high level of personal responsibility and ownership.
• Use effective communication and listening skills.
• Foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued and respected.

Learning and Development 

• Seek out and participate in ongoing growth and personal development opportunities.
• Embrace and promote Barentz’ learning and development culture.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Duties and responsibilities may be amended at any time per business need.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience (required)

Experience

•  At least five (5) years proven experience in the Regulatory and/or Safety field(s)

Certifications

• Certified Safety Professional a plus

Position/Product/Industry Requirements

• The ability to work in a team environment, prioritize work assignments and act independently to resolve potential conflicts are all requirements of this position.
• Experience in dealing with OSHA, EPA, as well as complying with Federal, State, and Local regulations
• Experience using industry related technologies and equipment.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

• Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook.
• Ability and desire to develop meaningful/productive business relationships at all levels.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed.
• Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Must be able to effectively prioritize work assignments for self and others.
• Exceptional organizational, presentation, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong calculation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, data entry and organizational skills.
• Fluent in English, a second language would be considered an asset.