Site Safety Transformation Lead

Overview

At Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), we value creativity and bold moves. With over 50 years of experience in manufacturing innovative alternatives to traditional materials, we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, our multi-billion dollar stormwater management company operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers.

We believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. Our products help prevent flooding, increasing quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. To learn more about ADS, please visit our website at www.adspipe.com.

Responsibilities

• This position will lead and be responsible for the facility cultural transformation in partnership with the Plant Manager and other site leaders. The EHS Representative is responsible for supporting company-wide initiatives and programs related to EHS within the supply chain logistic operations and providing support to the Plant Manager.
• Mentor the safety committee chair, conduct safety inspections/audits, assist with development of needed safety training. Assist with plant, yard, and driver projects as requested such as risk reduction program, data collection related to safety and continuous improvement efforts, and incident investigation support.
• Manage the administrative organization of safety files and needed compliance. This position requires the flexibility to work 40 hours per week and weekends, as required.

This role will directly engage with regional leaders, site leaders and individual contributor team members throughout our organization to be a safety change agent in our growing business. Therefore a demonstrated leadership presence and the ability to build strong relationships is an absolute must.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in identifying, developing, and delivering safety training and training materials as needed.
• Monitor safety related computer-based training.
• Assemble and distribute safety related metrics/reports focusing on performance, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Observe and conduct periodic safety audits and behavioral assessments and make recommendations to Plant Manager and region.
• Track regional corrective actions associated with safety audits.
• Assure all safety and environmental compliance issues are current.
• Primary contact for Environmental, Health & Safety compliance issues.
• Assist in incident investigation and follow up.
• Mentor plant safety committees and chairperson.
• Work with plant leadership to improve understanding and promote ADS safety culture.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Three or more years of progressively responsible safety and health experience.
• Experience in the design, management, and administration of safety and health programs.
• Possesses relentless passion and tenacity on proactive safety culture with the ability to constructively and accountably translate into behavioral and procedural improvement, engagement, and results.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to identify, monitor, and respond to developing internal and external trends across a broad array of safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State regulations impacting safety and health programs.
• Tactical expertise and knowledge of safety program systems, processes and tools, gained through a career of increasing responsibility in safety.
• Superior organizational, project/process management, kaizen, six sigma, root cause analysis and technical skills as demonstrated by an ability to manage multiple detailed projects and drive towards deadlines.
• Related licenses, certifications, and/or memberships in professional associations preferred.
• Bachelors degree in related field is required.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Our Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate must bring high level of ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values that complement the team. A collaborative leader who is confident and assertive in style, but respectful of others. Team-oriented with the ability to build deep relationships and earn the respect of others.

• A critical thinker with a continuous improvement approach to completing work.
• Possesses strong technical, project & time management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to foster strong team morale and brings fun to the workplace; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue.

About Us

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.