Safety & Environmental Systems Leader

Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to lead the development of Sustainable Safety & Environmental Systems that will ensure Blue Polymers facilities are in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations, as well as lead the facilities in obtaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Blue Polymers must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below .

• General Policy
• Development of strategy, systems, programs and audit schedules, etc. which teach and promote compliance with Safety & Environmental (S&E) regulations leading to the protections of employees, the community and the environment.
• Provide support to plant management to solve S&E challenges and obtain ISO certifications for Blue Polymers.
• Provide support to plant management to create a safe work environment.
• Assist Quality Department and provide certification support at Blue Polymers for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 .
• Prepare and maintain OSHA 300 Logs for BLUE POLYMERS facilities.
• Positively and professionally interface with Plant Management, Senior Leadership Team, regulatory agencies, suppliers and local communities on behalf of Blue Polymers.
• Meet with site S&E teams regularly to insure consistency in the S&E system.
• Assist sites in determining root cause of near misses, accident and incidents by putting processes and systems in place to prevent recurrence.
• Lead environmental permitting process and reviews with site EHS teams for air, wastewater, and stormwater.
• Assist site leaders in preparing, organizing and supporting annual Safety Day’s at BLUE POLYMERS.
• Develop and support programs that promote S&E compliance as well as support a zero recordable goal.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and processes as related to S&E systems.
• Follow all quality, safety and environmental procedures.
• Uphold the Blue Polymers Code of Conduct standards.
• Other duties as assigned by the VP of Operations.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications

• Education:
• High school education or equivalent preferred, Associate or Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• Three (3) plus years of demonstrated EHS
• Experience:
• Knowledge of S&E regulations and practical application, as well as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the engineered plastic resin and/or injection molding and the Blue Polymers business is also preferred.
• Self-managed professional with a “Sell not Tell” management philosophy.
• Good negotiator who is persuasive in presenting ideas.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, people management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage direct and indirect reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership skills that can be displayed in a complex environment
• Ability to manage time, organize, and set priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Approximately 35% travel may be required.
  
  

Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)

To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture.

• Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office.
• Must be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.
• All injuries regardless of severity must be reported to your Supervisor/HR immediately.
  
  

Work Environment / Conditions

The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience, and therefore must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office. Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice. All injuries regardless of severity must be reported to your Supervisor/HR immediately.

Physical Requirements / Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role .

• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to communicate verbally, read and comprehend information Blue Polymers, and type on a consistent and daily basis.
• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus, airplane or other means of transportation which require sitting, waiting and standing for long and short periods of time.
  
  

Notice To Applicants

Blue Polymers is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.

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