EHS Generalist

Overview

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Electrical Carbon Business of Morgan Advanced Materials designs and manufactures a broad range of high performance solutions for rotary transfer systems, linear transfer systems and electrical carbon systems.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,112m (2022), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 30 countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

EHS GENERALIST:

This position has site responsibility for safety, environmental stewardship, and occupational health. This position will report to the EH&S Manager of the Fostoria site. Safety is of paramount importance at Morgan, and the Americas regional sites enjoy a strong safety culture and a restless dedication to continuous improvement. The successful candidate will provide EH&S support and leadership, champion and help the site introduce and execute corporate programs and build bottoms-up safety programs and practices together with local management. This position will have a direct line to the Zenith leadership team and a dotted line to their functional leader.

Qualifications

General Responsibilities (but not limited to):

· Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other safety assessments to support Environmental, Health, and Safety management.

· Maintain relevant EHS logs and documentation.

· Assist in the compliance of applicable laws and regulations.

· Coordinate the purchase, proper use, maintenance, and inspection of necessary safety and personal protective equipment

· Prepare applicable EHS reports as necessary.

· Provide assistance and advice on EHS issues to make recommendations to facility management.

· Participate in detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.

· Promote incident prevention for the benefit of employees and visitors. · Assist in the development and presentation of relevant EHS training and certification programs.

· Observe EHS regulations, wears all required safety equipment, encourages safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to the proper personnel.

· Ability to work with employees and achieve cultural change in the face of potential resistance.

· Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies.

· Perform other work-related tasks as required and assigned.

· Comply with all Company and EHS procedures and policies. Facility Specific Responsibilities (but not limited to):

· Walk the manufacturing floor on a regular basis to establish EHS presence and provide support.

· Conduct EHS Meetings/Trainings and schedule as needed. · Write, implement, and manage EHS Programs, Policies and Procedures.

· Perform facility EHS inspections. · Ability to evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE.

· Have knowledge and enforce compliance of regulatory requirements (i.e. OSHA, EPA, etc.), including company EHS policies and procedures.

· Ability to oversee Hazardous Waste Storage area and ensure regulatory agency compliance i.e. labeling, containment, proper disposal, documentation, etc.

· Assist in emergency response and provide first aid treatment.

· Oversee Behavior Based / Observation Safety Programs.

· Help develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

· Oversee Fall Protection program.

· Participate/lead Plant Safety Committee.

· Assist in administering and maintaining Safety compliance programs such as LOTO, Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, PPE, Hot Work, Confined Spaces, Respiratory Protection, etc.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and 3-5 years minimum experience; or equivalent combination of education, experience and certifications relevant to the position.

Additional Certification:

· Certified Safety Professional – desirable

· Associate Safety Professional--desirable

· Certified Industrial Hygienist – desirable

· Certified Hazardous Materials Manager – desirable

Individual must be a Citizen of the United States, or Permanent resident alien of the United States, or Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (22 CFR §120.15.)

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

· Fostoria, OH 44830: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

· Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

· EHS: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1

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