What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Supervisor and Safety Lead position at Hoya Vision Care?
We are currently hiring a R&D Supervisor and Safety Lead
Location: Hoya Vision – Ramsey, MN
What’s in it for you?
- Health/Dental/Vision/Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K plans
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- And more!
What you’ll do:
- Demonstrate strong leadership to drive strategic and technical improvements and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and global standards for the R&D team.
- Supervise and manage a team of R&D technicians, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.
- Lead safety efforts for the introduction of new chemicals and processes for R&D experimentation.
- Develop and maintain safety protocols and ensure their adherence within the R&D team.
- Advocate for a positive safety culture and foster a proactive work environment.
- Ensure R&D compliance with EHS regulatory programs from all required governmental agencies.
- Stay knowledgeable of REACH and other global regulations and their impact on product development.
- Partner with leadership to implement EHS initiatives, providing guidance and direction, and facilitating EHS discussions.
- Assist in developing and maintaining effective EHS programs, promoting proactive interventions.
- Participate with the leadership team in driving continuous improvement.
- Maintain general knowledge of requirements for importing chemicals under the Toxic Substance Control Act, EPA regulations, RCRA standards, Clean Air Act, and state hazardous waste generator requirements.
- Analyze trends and implement programs to continuously improve safety goals.
- Other essential duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree, M.S. preferred, in a scientific field required. Ideally in Chemistry or related field
- Experience in EHS program development and implementation
- Extensive knowledge of chemicals and their hazards and handling techniques
- Experience of leading management and influencing others to embrace and implement continuous safety improvement culture
- Ability to manage personnel with strong leadership ability to motivate and coach personnel to accomplish company and global strategic goals
- Valid driver’s license and good driving history
- Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulatory standards on safety and health
- Environmental management experience
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Decision Making
- Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and interface with all levels of management and employees.
- Excellent oral and written communication/interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel as needed <10%
Location: Hoya Vision – Ramsey, MN
What’s in it for you?
- Health/Dental/Vision/Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K plans
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- And more!
What you’ll do:
- Demonstrate strong leadership to drive strategic and technical improvements and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and global standards for the R&D team.
- Supervise and manage a team of R&D technicians, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.
- Lead safety efforts for the introduction of new chemicals and processes for R&D experimentation.
- Develop and maintain safety protocols and ensure their adherence within the R&D team.
- Advocate for a positive safety culture and foster a proactive work environment.
- Ensure R&D compliance with EHS regulatory programs from all required governmental agencies.
- Stay knowledgeable of REACH and other global regulations and their impact on product development.
- Partner with leadership to implement EHS initiatives, providing guidance and direction, and facilitating EHS discussions.
- Assist in developing and maintaining effective EHS programs, promoting proactive interventions.
- Participate with the leadership team in driving continuous improvement.
- Maintain general knowledge of requirements for importing chemicals under the Toxic Substance Control Act, EPA regulations, RCRA standards, Clean Air Act, and state hazardous waste generator requirements.
- Analyze trends and implement programs to continuously improve safety goals.
- Other essential duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree, M.S. preferred, in a scientific field required. Ideally in Chemistry or related field
- Experience in EHS program development and implementation
- Extensive knowledge of chemicals and their hazards and handling techniques
- Experience of leading management and influencing others to embrace and implement continuous safety improvement culture
- Ability to manage personnel with strong leadership ability to motivate and coach personnel to accomplish company and global strategic goals
- Valid driver’s license and good driving history
- Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulatory standards on safety and health
- Environmental management experience
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Decision Making
- Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and interface with all levels of management and employees.
- Excellent oral and written communication/interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel as needed <10%
