EHS Senior Manager - Rochester
Apply locations US - Rochester, NY time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R52325
EHS Senior Manager
Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that is committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. We aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.
Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions. Arxada is looking for an EHS Manager to support our Rochester, NY plant.
The EHS Senior Manager will be a leader in the safety, security, and environmental functions of the Rochester plant. This role involves developing and carrying out procedures that effectively control accident, environmental health, and security exposures in line with OSHA, EPA, DEC, DHS, and regulatory compliance. The individual will lead the site with the “Vision of Zero” as it relates to injuries, process incidents, and environmental incidents, while also improving process effectiveness in safety and environment. This individual will adhere to all Company ethical standards and lead by example for ethical compliance, and will be an active member of the Rochester Plant Leadership Team.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Responsible for leading and directing the Arxada Rochester “Vision of Zero,” which includes the plant behavioral-based safety process.
2. Responsible for all EHS programs on site including Work Permits, Industrial Hygiene, Workers Comp, Incident Investigation, etc.
3. Member of the management team for the site with direct responsibility for Compliance Audits, Incident Investigations, Process Hazard Analysis, and Emergency Planning.
4. Must acquire a working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Document Practices (GDP).
5. Must be an active behavior-based safety leader and participant, leading and coaching the team to engage with each other through active safety observations.
6. Manages the Rochester Plant EHS programs to enforce regulations and assist the plant in reducing risks and accidents.
7. Facilitates site “License to operate” for Air, Wastewater, Stormwater, Groundwater, Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Waste, and Homeland Security.
8. Supports the “Product Stewardship” initiative to ensure the health, safety, and environmental performance of our products throughout their life cycles.
9. Will have mentoring and leadership guidance to Arxada locations in Pennsylvania & Illinois.
Qualifications & Experience:
1. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or comparable field; preferred Master’s Degree in EH&S or other safety-related field.
2. Minimum 10 years of environmental safety and health management and leadership experience in the chemical industry.
3. Minimum 5 years of plant experience in one or more locations of similar size and complexity.
4. Maintain OSHA, DOT, & RCRA Certifications.
5. Demonstrated leadership skills running a safety and health function.
6. Demonstrated ability to improve safety programs and culture.
7. Must be a team leader through collaboration, execution, drive & GRIT.
8. CSP, CIH, or other professional safety and health certification desired.
Salary/ Benefits:
Salary Range: 145-165k
401k
Health & Medical care benefits
Vacation/ Sick time
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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