Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Job Summary
At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager based in Minster, Ohio!

Reporting to the Senior Plant Director, the EHS Manager will engage and lead safety, security, health, and environmental processes for the site to ensure that the Company provides a safe workplace for employees and minimizes impacts to the environment. This position is responsible for directly leading EHS functions in support of the overall facility / business mission and strategy. This position leads compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, driving EHS performance improvement and efficiency with the purpose of creating a secure work environment, controlling direct costs, meeting customer expectations, and ensuring safe work practices.

Key Responsibilities
As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

Development of company Safety, Security and Environmental Compliance Programs
• Creation and support of EHS vision utilized by all workers to understand and employ safety, environmental and security policies.
• Develop a common understanding of the WISE Safety process defining goals, clarifying scope, and defining leadership skills and competencies required by all.
• Leads the development of risk assessment methods/systems for anticipating, identifying, evaluating and reducing hazards.
• Assures the development and implementation of training systems to meet facility needs.
• Manage and allocate resources to lead and support the safety systems.
• Develop safety measurements using Integrated Work System (IWS) tools and providing recommendations and coordinating with the Facility Management Team and the Corporate Team to address key priority issues in the facility.
• Ensure completion of incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Create, audit and implement necessary programs and projects across site in support of permitting & compliance (i.e. OSHA, EPA, site / occupancy planning, chemical storage, noise prevention, air quality, WWTF, SPCC, etc…).
• Facility Response Plan (USEPA) and Risk Management Plan.
• Participate in the Process Safety Management program, manage the Environmental Reporting and Waste Management Program.
• Primary point of contact for all Local, State & Federal EH&S related officials.
• Site Security Plan and Audit Control Program.
• Waste minimization and Recycling.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and ladders, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. Occasionally required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and may be exposed to loud noises in the plant. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate noise and temperature variations.
• Work schedules would include nights, weekends and/or holidays to provide the ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate.

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems
Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits:
Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:

Education & Experience:

• A High School diploma or GED is required. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in safety, Environmental Health, Chemistry, or related field, is preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience managing effective EHS programs within a manufacturing environment with positive results, required. Prior experience in a food/beverage manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable with OSHA and EPA regulations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to assess and implement EHS best practices.
• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to deliver and receive information professionally and effectively. Strong organizational and documentation skills are also required.
• Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials, and articulate goals and action plans
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to mentor, motivate, and inspire others, supported by a strong passion for EHS excellence.
• Ability to act as a change agent to drive process improvements and cultural change
• Demonstrated capacity to remain calm and effective under pressure, resolve conflict professionally, and balance demanding deadlines with multiple, shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret ambiguous or incomplete instructions and respond effectively and constructively to seek clarity, in all workplace scenarios.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly, stay flexible, and manage multiple priorities while working effectively with diverse teams.

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia , Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch.
With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America’s mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.
You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.
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