What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Manager position at Huhtamäki?
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Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste.
We are committed to protecting food, people and the planet and are on the lookout for passionate and consummate professionals to join our growing team to help us deliver on our ambitious 2030 Strategy. We look for colleagues who Care, Dare and Deliver.
Provides EHS expertise. Responsible for sustainability data assurance, consolidation and unit level reporting. Coordinates group EHS initiatives in the area of legal and regulatory issues, operational sustainability and article life cycle. Conducts inspections, site audits and internal trainings.
JOB SUMMARY :
To formulate and direct policies to provide a safe and healthful atmosphere within the workplace and to comply with all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Evaluates hazards within the facility for safety and health risks. Develops health and safety procedures and programs for all departments and monitors safety compliance to reduce risks. Maintains contingency plans, including fire prevention, and procedures for controlling hazardous spills in accordance with government regulation and insurance company requirements. Supervises maintenance of material safety data sheets so they are accessible at all times according to regulations. Develops inspection policies and established regular inspection schedules. Supervises training sessions for emergency preparedness, confined spaces, electrical safety, machine guarding, fall protection and forklift safety. Maintains EPA records of hazardous waste, air emission permitting, and water pollution discharge, as well as industrial health monitoring and records of employee hazard exposure according to OSHA regulations. Monitors professional literature and attends seminars to stay current with governmental compliance requirements.
MININIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, environmental science or related subject. Five years of management experience in the field. Excellent skills in written and oral communication. Basic computer skills with both word processing and database applications. Ability to drive and inspect both outdoor and indoor areas to observe compliance with established programs.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :
Good communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written
Master's degree or a professional designation like OHST, ASP, or CSP is desirable.
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