EHS Manager II

Waxahachie, TX

Day-to-Day Role:

Manage and promote practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards, and serve the needs of our customers.
Take ownership and demonstrate leadership necessary to achieve goals specific to Safety, Quality, Service, Efficiency and Employee Development
Monitor KPI’s anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of targets
Lead by example to promote and encourage employees to strongly commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Consult with all regulatory agencies, ensure compliance and manage audits
Direct, develop and deliver EHS training programs to ensure employee’s knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to the operation of the facility.
Manage EHS programs including cost control/reduction and accident prevention/reduction.
Develop, implement and coordinate all Industrial Hygiene activities including non-hazardous, hazardous, and universal and infectious waste disposal.
Develop, implement and coordinate all Fire Prevention/Protection and Ergonomic programs.
Track, approve and maintain chemical inventories for hazard notification, reporting requirements and Material Safety Data Sheet system updates.
Develop procedures, work instructions and visual standards as needed to drive improvement and ensure implementation
Assist in identifying and developing audit/inspection criteria which are effective in preventing or controlling deficient or problematic processes
Ensure all EHS issues identified during internal/external audits and Safety Committee audits are resolved.
Provide support for incident investigations and Why Tree/Root Cause Analysis.
Collaborate with local Human Resources Manager in the administration of Worker’s Compensation and Early Return to Work Program.
Understand, support and follow management expectations in alignment with company values

Core Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

Bachelor’s degree required
Five (5) years of experience managing EHS initiatives
Five (5) years of supervisory experience required.
Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
Displays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable
Ability to utilize business sense and creativity to develop new ideas, approaches and solutions
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, cost analysis and budgeting, people management, and leadership guidance
Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams, and to communicate difficult issues
Experience in managing/handling compliance issues, permitting for all media, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping.
Experience in evaluating/interpreting OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, BOMA and BOCA standards.
Experience with Federal, State and local Worker’s Compensation law
Prior experience establishing proactive Ergonomics Program
Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create basic reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

BS degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience managing multi-shift or continuous operations
Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience
Lean manufacturing experience
Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification

Overview: As the manufacturer of Dart® and Solo® brand products, Dart Container is an industry leading single-use food and beverage packaging company. With 15,000 employees and 40+ locations worldwide, Dart offers more than 4,000 products used every day in restaurants, hospitals, schools and homes around the globe.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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