Summary: Oversees Environmental, Health/Wellness and Safety programs, Worker's Compensation and work and non-work-related Return to Work programs at the division level to meet State, Federal, Local and Company policies and procedures. May acts as a consultant for Corporate or other Divisions as necessary.
Responsibilities: Manage or conduct all environmental, health and safety related training and ensure the safety of all co-workers. Perform scheduled plant safety, environmental and ISO-14001 inspection/audits. Handle work related injuries, workers' compensation issues and work related/non-work-related return to work programs; Participate in case management meetings and may provide documentation and testimony in litigation cases. Regularly conduct work area ergonomics reviews and advise coworkers on proper work methods. Develop and maintain EHS programs; Maintain detailed records on all medical related activities or coworkers for complete and accurate records, reports, analysis or legal documentation. Responsible for all required EHS, including OSHA 300 logs, BLS Surveys, EPCRA Tier 2, and EPA Form R reports. Lead Safety Committee and First Responders and their activities, conduct accident investigations and maintain associated reports and prevention programs. Administer and coordinate division drug testing or pre-employment medical screening to meet company or customer requirements. Lead the hazardous waste program and those assisting in maintaining hazardous waste. Assist in audits, maintain all records relating to workers' compensation or environmental programs and analysis of OSHA and/or environmental laws to ensure compliance. Establish medical policies and procedures and may act as a consultant for other divisions as necessary. Maintain contact with employees under hospitalization or those at home recuperating from illness or job-related injuries; Follow all medical cases through to the resolution. QUALIFICATIONS Understanding of the total business operation to include material procurement, order entry, forecasting, manufacturing, invoicing, customer returns, inventory levels, and on time delivery. Demonstrated confidentiality. Ability to support an all-shift production atmosphere. Demonstrate effective presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to travel to other sites as requested. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills. Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required. Effective organization and prioritization skills. Demonstrate high attention to detail. Ability to work with diverse groups. Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism. Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment. Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools. Strong customer service and client focus. Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software. Demonstrated leadership and people management skills including ability to effectively coach and mentor employees at all levels. Enthusiastic and motivational communicator with multi-cultural experience. Demonstrates effective customer interface skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence individuals, internally and externally, across all levels, functions and geographies. Collaborate and influence cross functional peer leaders in order to obtain support for process improvements. Solid financial understanding, risk analysis ability, relationship building and project management. Use of discretion with the ability to gain trust of business leaders and others to discuss and respond to sensitive and business critical issues. Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills. Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills. Other information: 4 years technical degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management. 5+ years of environmental, health and safety experience. 3+ years in a leadership role. Nice to have any of the following certifications: Associate Safety Professional (ASP). Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM). Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA). Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST). Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC). Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST). Safety Trained Supervisor (STS). Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO). Additional Information: Education: 4-year technical degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management. Geographical Location: Minnesota: Rochester / Winona Physical Location: Rochester/Winona, MN (Overseeing two location Rochester and Winona, MN- 700 employees now / will be 1600 by the end of the year)2 direct reports Shift: 1st Work Schedule: M-F ******** MUST HAVE 4 years technical degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management. 5+ years of environmental, health and safety experience. 3+ years in a leadership role. Manufacturing experience is required. NICE TO HAVE Nice to have any of the following certifications: Associate Safety Professional (ASP). Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM). Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA). Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST). Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC). Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST). Safety Trained Supervisor (STS). Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Geographical Location: Minnesota: Rochester / Winona Physical Location: Rochester/Winona, MN (Overseeing two location Rochester and Winona, MN- 700 employees now / will be 1600 by the end of the year). Shift: 1 st Shift. Work Schedule: M-F ********
