EHS Manager

The EHS Manager provides technical safety and health support including the development and implementation of programs and objectives and day-to-day hands-on support for environmental, health and safety initiatives.

The position requires the candidate to spend extensive amount of time (70%) out in the plant.

Tate & Lyle will embark on a Journey to EHS Excellence (J2EE); a strategy developed for the next 3 - 5 years. The Site EHS Manager will drive and support initiatives, in line with global Journey to EHS Excellence, together with the site's leadership team to improve overall EHS performance of the facility. This individual will work on projects of varying scope that will encompass environmental, regulatory, fire, safety/ergonomics and emergency response matters for the facility (total ~300 employees and contractors).

Main accountabilities

• Develop an annual EHSQS Strategic Plan
  
• Analytical review of site data (Monthly and Annual)
  
• Understand, Communicate and Monitor Priorities, Goals and Objectives
  
• Incorporate cross-functional directives into EHSQS planning
  
• Share challenges and best practices within wider EHSQS community
  
• Provide understanding and translate the strategy to tactical decision at local level
  

• Engage, influence & empower site leadership teams in the development and implementation of the Tate & Lyle EHSQS and the Journey to EHS Excellence
  
• Provide EHSQS Team structure with opportunities for involvement
  
• Own 1 or 2 Elements of the EHSQS System
  
• Active positive promotion and implementation of J2EE & EHSQS
  
• Empower EHSQS element owners;
  
• Compile internal audit schedule based on Tate & Lyle EHSQS system
  

• Drive Culture change and sustainability through J2EE implementation
  
• Build strong relationship, on every level
  
• Organize cultural EHSQS events - EHS Day, Strategic Plan Launch, EHSQS Element Owners/teams etc
  
• Perform periodic EHSQS cultural Pulses to gauge the EHSQS awareness and performance
  
• Frequent testing of the EHSQS communication plan
  

General:

• Champion / lead the overall site safety program.
  
• Develop and establish an effective safety program that will yield year-on-year reductions in incident rates.
  
• Work with site management and corporate safety to create/develop safety culture at all levels of the site organization.
  
• Provide technical assistance in helping with the resolution of safety issues
  
• Coach and assist Area Managers in the development of effective safety programs.
  
• Assist and participate with department and site-wide safety teams.
  
• Inspect, audit and monitor equipment, work areas and work practices and procedures for compliance with established health and safety rules and regulations.
  
• Assist in identifying, preventing, recommending control measures and eliminating safety hazards.
  
• Develop safety training, policy development and safety promotion.
  
• Assist with new and modified processes/equipment/product development to ensure safety is included at all levels of design through implementation.
  
• Participate in safety & industrial hygiene reviews, routine safety inspections and incident investigations, making appropriate recommendations.
  
• Assist with the Contractor Safety program.
  
• Serve as the PSM Champion for the facility.
  
• Maintain accurate plant safety statistics and report timely to corporate safety
  
• Be part of the T&L Network Safety Committee and be the conduit for communication and information between the plant and the committee. Lead the roll out of new committee initiatives and the plant.
  
• Ability to focus on details and understand the overall impact of events and decisions.
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
  
• Strong Computer Skills (database, word processing, spreadsheet, etc.) and able to analyze data for trends and accurate reporting.
  
• Ability to effectively motivate people and to enlist needed cooperation in implementing effective safety programs.
  

When determining final compensation, we take into consideration: skillset, job scope, knowledge, prior experience, cost of living, market data, budget availability, and other factors as permitted by law.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverages
  
• Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  
• 401K with company match
  
• Company paid life insurance
  
• Additional benefits at not cost to employee such as: Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more!
  

In addition to your Total Rewards, culture and ED&I are very important to Tate & Lyle. We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities

This position requires the ability to safely perform the following tasks:

• Work in elevated positions with hand tools and fall restraint equipment
  
• Ability to wear personnel protective equipment (PPE)
  
• Must be able to pass pulmonary test that is required prior to wearing breathing air mask
  
• Ability to perform work in confined spaces while wearing breathing PPE
  
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders (fixed/portable) with tools when safe to do so.
  
• Ability to work from heights, and in cold and hot environments.
  
• Climb several flights of stairs, several times a shift
  
• Stand for prolonged periods of time
  
• Bending and twisting motion at the waist and knees
  
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule with flexibility to work alternate schedules as needed.
  

• Carry out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements so as to ensure that our products are fit for human consumption.
  

• Comply with all environmental standards, procedures and work instructions at all times.
  
• Report any environmental violations or near misses in order to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & Lyle.
  

Health &

• Adhere to the safety policies, procedures and site rules.
  
• Fully participate in the safety program, including reporting any incidents or near misses and auditing.
  

• The incumbent will be measured against site EHS, Quality, Production, Reliability and Leadership goals.
  

Skills and experience required* Bachelor’s degree in related field, CSP preferred.

• 5 to 10 year�s relevant experience in heavy manufacturing or construction environment.
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills
  
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
  
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
  
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
  
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
  

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