Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Teijin Automotive Technologies is an innovative and full-service Tier One supplier with a global presence and emphasis in development for lightweight technologies. Teijin Automotive offers employees the opportunity to join a leading edge company within the composite material industry and enjoy the benefits offered by a growing company in North America and internationally.

We are seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager for our air controlled Seguin, Texas Plant.

Position Summary :

The EHS Manager plans, directs, and implements Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance and to identify and resolve EHS deficiencies and / or issues. He / she will champion EHS continuous improvement towards the goal of achieving world-class performance. Plans and implements Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and EPA rules and regulations, guidelines and standards pertinent to the location.

Primary Responsibilities :

Oversees the EHS compliance and continuous improvement programs for their location;

Oversees all aspects of the industrial hygiene program;

Conducts gap analysis to determine EHS priorities. Develops, implements and provides EHS training as needed;

Oversees the administration of workers' compensation program for the location;

Identifies and suggests corrective measures to improve the site's accident experience and to implement means to achieve site EHS goals.

Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations;

Ensures that mandatory OSHA and EPA reporting is completed - i.e. : annual OSHA 300 log, notification of serious accident, Tier II reports.

Inspects facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented;

Implement and use DMS tools, visual management and continuous improvement to implement proactive, sustainable programs that drive movement towards a world-class organization;

Maintains EHS files and records;

Interacts with EHS regulatory agencies during site inspections;

Plans and implements environmental programs and prepares / submits environmental reports in compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations;

Supports the Corporate EHS program and direction; projects as assigned.

Perform other EHS duties as assigned.

Directly supervises EHS professional on-site (planning, assigning; and directing work, appraising performance); rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Additional Functions :

To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies positive and productive workplace.

To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.

To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.

To follow policies and display conduct expected of employees as described in the employee handbook.

To Ensure personal safety and the safety of team members, understand how machine works and how to operate it safely, knowledge of emergency stops, utilization of personal protective equipment and report all accidents immediately.

To meet and maintain all customer quality standards.

To perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department's established procedures and work instructions.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university required in EHS or related field (science, engineering).

Eight years related experience Environmental Health and Safety within a manufacturing area and plant operations.

Proven experience with ergonomics programs, industrial hygiene, worker's compensation, accident investigations and regulatory compliance and reporting.

Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is preferred.

Must be able to work overtime, weekends and / or alternate shifts as required.

Must be able to travel from time to time including overnight, as required.