Position Responsibilities:

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the EHS Director will lead, direct, and be responsible for the environmental, health, and safety, efforts for all locations & subsidiaries.

The role will:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for EHS, as well as support and advise leadership with regard to the EHS implications of business activities
• Formulate a proactive, local EHS strategy that drives the locations to become an environmentally sustainable, healthy and safe operation; be the key point of contact with regulators; lead and develop EHS personnel to be partners with each site.
• Take ownership over and help each site achieve EHS goals.
• Obtain all necessary permits for process changes & new site constructions.
• Assure all regulatory reporting is accurate & timely.
• Leading from the front attitude, willing to do any job that needs to be done to assure success.
• The Environmental Health and Safety Director will:
• Ensure that the all facilities meet or exceed all applicable governmental EHS standards & any additional requirements set forth by leadership.
• Develop, implement, & maintain environmental practices, projects and programs at our plants.

Responsibilities included:

meeting environmental permit requirements, which include storm water, wastewater, air emissions, solids waste, noise, etc.

• Assist in formulating compliance programs in response to federal, state or company environmental, safety/industrial hygiene regulations and policies.
• Implement, improve, & support the operating management system and EH&S Policy.
• Provide environmental, safety and health analysis of new processes, procedures, equipment, engineering guidelines and standards review, contractor safety, and all major engineering activities/projects. Coordinate and/or participate in process hazard analysis utilizing suitable methods such a HAZOP, What If, or other systems safety techniques.
• Responsible for physical security programs and implement adequate controls to protect Company property & assets from negligence, theft, vandalism, arson, terrorism, and sabotage.
• Drive safety cultural change focused on a proactive, process improvement approach.
• Drive a strong EHS message through outstanding performance, investigation, follow-up and continuous improvement process and the initiation of action plans.
• Develop and mentor staff and provide strong developmental support
• Monitor accident and illness investigations and recommend remedial action for all serious accidents or illnesses.
• Prepare and distribute pertinent safety communications including statistics, newsletters and special alerts.
• Participate in safety and fire protection audits of site and other Divisional Plants as requested.
• Serve as liaison with Company property insurance inspectors, regulatory agencies, and fire department.
• Ensure that personnel are given instructions on how to work safely and maintain a healthful environment.
• Interact with Supply chain group and vendors to ensure all safety supplies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required is available and maintained in order to meet employee safety requirements.
• Establish, build consensus, and communicate standards and guidelines to the personnel.
• Develop and mentor staff and provide strong developmental support.
• Coordinate with the trucking safety director to ensure truck driver safety within our manufacturing facilities.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related field. An advanced degree and/or recognized EHS certification or documented training (e.g. PE, CIH, CSP, etc.) is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive responsibility in environmental, safety, production and/or related career. Strong preference to experience within a chemical manufacturing/processing environment, with heavy focus on permitting & regulatory reporting.
• 5+ years of training and management experience (plant environmental management or department management) in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, ACGIH, and AIHA is required.
• Professional industrial/distribution experience with Title V, NPDES, & storm water management is a plus.
• Prior experience in developing and implementing environmental, safety programs and effective training curriculum is a plus.
• Must be familiar with OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), OSHA and EPA Process Safety Management (PSM) Requirements, EHS Management Systems (ISO), and Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) regulations.
• Experience building positive and productive relationships with local, state, & federal regulators.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of the organization, including the plant floor, as well as customers and outside professionals.
• Demonstrated leadership, people-influencing, project management and ability to develop and deliver effective EHS-related training.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation and English language communication skills.
• Proficient in all aspects of safety and industrial hygiene.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant federal, state and local occupational environmental, health and safety laws and regulations as they apply to industrial organizations.
• Prior experience in chemical manufacturing/distribution setting.
• Water and Air compliance experience.
• PE stamp
• California & western US regulatory experience

FLSA:

Exempt Pay:

$137,200.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 6% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a minimum of 7 years of progressive responsibility in environmental, safety, production and/or related career? (Strong preference to experience within a chemical manufacturing/processing environment, with heavy focus on permitting & regulatory reporting)

Work Location:

In person