Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety

H&V is a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions. Our advanced materials are used in nearly every industry and touch every aspect of modern life. Wherever you work, live or travel, chances are an H&V solution is close by, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world. H&V serves the world from 13 strategically located facilities.

Our footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia lets us meet the unique requirements of global and regional customers efficiently, accurately and cost effectively, while capturing supply chain efficiencies. These advantages help make H&V a valuable partner and a true worldwide leader. Our success comes from our ability to adapt, our values and the people of H&V. We act with integrity, and we treat customers, partners and each other with dignity and respect.

We live these values every day and could not have prospered for more than 200 years without them.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership and direct support to coordinate and implement EHS programs, projects and other compliance activities. Serve as the site primary EHS representative.

Develop strategies and programs targeted at continued and substantial improvement in EHS performance, culture, and compliance.

Ensure compliance with OSHA and local environmental regulations, relevant company standards , as well as local regulatory authorities. Become familiar with voluntary standards programs such as OSHA VPP, ANSI Z10 and/or ISO 14001, ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001, NFPA, etc.

Ensure timely reporting of OSHA-required metrics (Form 300, 301).

Fulfill all Environmental testing and reporting requirements.

Timely reporting of corporate EHS metrics and incidents. Interface with regulatory agencies & third parties, as needed, on compliance and enforcement issues.

Continue to implement and drive the SafeStart behavioral safety program, driving towards the goal of “0”.

Facilitate the implementation of an EHS compliance program to gain full visibility to metrics driving to 0 deviations/incidents at the Floyd, VA USA site.

Establish and monitor EHS metrics and leading indicators of performance.

Establish proactive EHS programs and practices such as audits, EHS committees, toolbox talks, lunch and learn, emergency drills, etc.

Develop and establish robust training programs, promoting continued learning and education of current and new employees, visitors, contractors ensuring knowledge is transferred.

Collaborate in the development of corporate and local practices, policies and procedures:

SOP, JSA, RCFA, CAPA; Risk Assessment, FMEA; Contractors and Suppliers; Customers

Ensure emergency action plans are in place and manage positive relationships with local officials and responding organizations; First Aid/First responders, Fire Protection, Chemical Spills, Local Environmental Associations.

Schedule and participate in EHS audits.

Work with all functions to identify risk and mitigation strategies.

Collaborate in the development of corporate practices, policies and procedures.

Emergency Response plans, Site-specific emergency preparedness, corporate notification and responsibilities plan.

• Identify health risks and establish policies, procedures and required monitoring programs, including; Industrial Hygiene Program
• Respiratory Protection Program
• Hearing Conservation Program

Lead waste reduction and recycling efforts for the site on solid & hazardous waste, off grade material, and waste treatment sludge.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of a BS in Engineering or Science, Engineering preferred.

Minimum of 5 - 10 years relevant experience.

Experience with EHS Management Systems (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18000, OSHA VPP).

EHS regulatory and technical expertise in the areas of occupational health and safety, process safety, environment and sustainability desired. Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local requirements would be a strong plus.

Proven experience in successful implementation of EHS programs in a manufacturing environment required.

Excellent skills related to written/verbal communication, team leadership, problem-solving, coaching, entrepreneurship, results orientation, strategic thinking, and influencing / persuasiveness.

Ability to implement strategic plans and tactics.

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Power Point, Excel and Word).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Normal office environment as well as working in and around the operating floors and manufacturing site so all the typical restrictions that would apply to our production personnel would apply.

Person must be able to hear with ear plugs, see well enough with safety glasses to work in a production environment, walk and stand on concrete floors for extended periods of time, climb stairs and work with a computer screen for long periods of time.

Some travel may be required based on specific project activities and collaboration with other H&V Operating locations.