Eh&S Manager (36786)

Job Details

Job Location: Pegasus Steel Ladson - Ladson, SC

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Description

To serve as the Pegasus locations leader & SME in environmental, health and safety by developing and carrying out procedures in line with the organization that effectively control environmental compliance; required team member training, workers compensation, case management, accident, and health exposures in the company; and to maintain zero OSHA citations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following for associates. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists employees and staff management to understand OSHA regulations and standards, including guidance on handling OSHA compliance, inspections, and citations. Investigates injuries in conjunction with employees and staff personnel. Notifies management staff with pertinent details.

• Maintains, posts, and reports OSHA logs for all locations.

• Works in partnership with production and operations teams for safety walks to work towards resolving issues identified in lock step with those teams.

• Serve as the captain/leader to the company's safety champions committee, including the monthly meetings and selecting/recruiting new members to join the sessions.

• Main POC for all worker's compensation cases including first response, physician visits, liaison with insurance carrier, government reporting, etc.

• Drives injured employees to receive medical attention after accidents and incidents.

• Drives post-incident employees to receive drug screens.

• Develops and reports all necessary government EHS documents for the organization. Evaluates hazardous conditions and practices and develops hazard control practices and programs.

• Guides and assists plant personnel at locations with safety and health issues.

• Implements and maintains a first responder program, including ongoing training. Maintains certification as a First Responder and acts in that capacity as needed.

• Reviews and owns all safety related electronic training programs from new hire onboarding, to required courses by job role, refresher training, and annual compliance.

• Overviews company accident statistics and makes recommendations for corrective actions.

• Keeps apprised of developments in federal and state safety laws likely to affect the company.

• Prepares written emergency preparedness plans for the facility that incorporates OSHA and EPA requirements, and national and local fire protection codes.

• Evaluates and improves costs associated with safety equipment.

• Conducts and oversees training related to Use of Overhead Cranes, Forklifts and Mobile Equipment and maintains the related electronic records.

• Develop Daily and Weekly Safety Topics for dissemination to all Plant Personnel including the annual review of these topics to keep them fresh, relevant, and up to date to the ever-changing landscape that is normal for our industry around safety.

• Leadership: 1 direct report, EHS Coordinator.

• Maintains & updates quarterly and annual safety related Metrics for both plant locations.

• Assists with corrective and preventive actions as necessary to resolve issues related to accidents and Equipment Failure in the production floor of the locations.

• Report investigation findings to the Vice President of People/CHRO.

• Role is based out of our corporate headquarters in Ladson, SC.

• All other duties as assigned from the Vice President of People/CHRO and any other Senior Leadership Group member in the spirit of safety first and full partnership to support the business needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily/meeting expectations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 4-6years safety, environmental, health, training, security, risk management & workers comp, and OSHA experience/compliance.

• 3 years in supporting a manufacturing environment with top notch internal and external client customer service skills.

• 4-5 years Microsoft software application intermediate to advance experience.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally while working as teamto support the business in full partnership.

• Must have a valid driver's license in good standings.

• Must have excellent math and administrative skills in a fast-paced work environment.

• Must be an excellent multi-tasker and time-management guru in managing multiple projects/items.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor's degree from a credited college, or university; and/or 4 years related experience and/or safety training/OSHA knowledge and compliance; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 years or more experience in a manufacturing work environment is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

Requires analytical knowledge; ability to define problems, collect & review data such as EHS KPI's, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and enforce an extensive variety of legal and regulatory publications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit in a production environment.

The associate is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles - eye protection is required, and fumes, machine vibration, and noisy conditions, high temperatures, and occasional to a restricted space work area.