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Ferrara

Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

dekalb, IL

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About this opportunity

Ferrara lists this Manager, Environmental Health & Safety opportunity in dekalb, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Work Location: DeKalb

Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position, in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change.

Want to make an impact?

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager manages the Environmental, Health, Safety and Security team across the facility ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, standards, procedures and company policies. Responsible for full integration of safety and environmental management systems into the operation and will work as a part of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the facility safety and environmental goals are met. The EHS Manager provides collaborative, proactive, and creative problem-solving ability to develop best-in-class EHS programs for the continuous improvement of the overall EHS strategy.

Ways you will make a difference

Provide the leadership, direction, and support necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and standards to meet or exceed relevant internal and external safety & environmental standards in a manner consistent with sound business practices

Manage, coach, and develop EHS Specialist Serve as a subject matter expert for OSHA PSM (Process Safety Management) and EPA RMP (Risk Management Plan) programs

Provide visibility of safety, health, and environmental progress, performance in both leading and lagging measures of the EHS program

Develop and implement EHS programs that promote safe work practices, employee engagement, and metrics improvement

Contribute to the development, maintenance and reporting of PSM, RMP, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Universal Waste, Used Oil, and Storm water programs

Educate, train, coach, and provide support to operations in the development and execution of consistent safety and environmental management programs

Work with the Engineering and Quality teams as a collaborative partner to identify, address and review all aspects of the PRP (Project Review Process) for installation of new equipment and the MOC (Management of Change) process for changes to existing process and equipment to assure proper safety standards and requirements are met and being applied

Execute, measure, and monitor process to assess the overall safety and environmental performance and identifies opportunities for improvement

Perform risk assessments and assist in the implementation of effective physical and/or behavioral control measures Identify unsafe equipment operation and conditions while demonstrating knowledge of appropriate corrective action for unsafe conditions or equipment use

Collaborate with other facilities in effort to facilitate EHS knowledge and share opportunities (e.g., risks, best practices, common audit findings, lessons learned); foster peer communication and interaction between groups

Oversee regulatory compliance audits/inspections and associated record keeping Review incident and injury reporting and analyzes data to identify trends

Lead and ensure thorough investigation of all incidents, in coordination with site leadership

Foster a culture where everyone is actively engaged in performing their work in a safe manner and workers hold each other accountable to prevent at-risk behaviors

Provide leadership and direction in the development, and oversight of EHS compliance and continuous improvement program elements to identify opportunities for risk reduction

Oversee incident investigation and preparation of CAPA reports for prevention of recurring incidents across multiple manufacturing sites

Develop programs to reduce worker’s compensation, recordable injury and lost time injury rates

Apply ergonomic principles and recommend improvements with engineering or administrative controls

Understand biomechanics and human interaction/impact with machinery and workstations

Provide leadership and support for site security

Engage in sustainability projects and activities

Skills that will make you successful

Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional teams across all levels capable of delivering desired results with respect, tact, and win-win outcomes

Ability to communicate effectively and influence across a diverse range of employees, from corporate and/or divisional leadership to the site employees

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and self-initiative skills

Decision-making; must be capable of making well-informed decisions in both routine and emergency situations

Excellent written and oral communication skills are required along with the ability able to communicate with audiences that have a broad range of background and understanding

High attention to detail

Strong presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

Requires the ability to effectively manage personnel and budget to meet targeted objectives

Knowledge of manufacturing practices and processes

Strong analytical skills to evaluate performance metrics and outcomes

Experiences that will support your success

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences or related field, or a combination of education and experience related to the position

Demonstrated 5-10 years of experience working in a safety and environmentally conscious manufacturing environment

Minimum of 5 years of experience in successfully coordinating EHS sustainability activities in a manufacturing setting

Extensive working and detailed knowledge of OSHA, EPA and regulatory compliance inspection procedures and safety standards

Strong technical expertise in manufacturing safety and knowledge of safety processes

An EHS-related certification such as (CSHO, WSO, OSHT, CET, CHMM, ASP, CSP) a plus

Prior experience with Process Safety Management and Risk Management programs preferred

Knowledge of Management Systems (i.e. ISO 14001,18001, 45001, VPP, SMS)

Understanding of fire codes, standards, and regulations (NFPA)

Ability to travel (5-10%)

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $102,075-142,905 annually

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Worksite address

dekalb, IL, 60115, US

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