Asia Pacific

Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety

Job Location: Asia Pacific

Job Category: Safety

Job Schedule: Full Time

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We have a great opportunity available for you to join Michelman as a Manager for Environmental, Health and Safety.  In this role, you will deploy all EHS safety programs, in compliance with the global practices and regional requirement and regulations.  You will coordinate and communicate best practices around EHS compliance and industry changes. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive site engagement with our EHS programs by leading the establishment of a strong “Safety First” culture, to help Michelman achieve our goal of being a world class leader in Safety

• Establish and maintain regional occupational and process safety policies and procedures in accordance with internal requirements and applicable regulatory requirements

• Implement/maintain all occupational health and safety programs, environmental compliance programs/reporting, with an emphasis on targeted key initiatives

• Establish a visible presence on the plant floor and engage with employees on a routine basis through informal plant walks, routine audits, and by leading our US Safety committee

• Act as the expert in both occupational and process safety and provide guidance to the all teams as necessary to ensure compliance with our policies and procedures

• Drive a continuous improvement mentality for EHS Performance by developing, maintaining, analyzing and reporting on Michelman’s EHS KPIs

• Support the development of Michelman’s global safety standards through the sharing of best practices, communication, education, and reporting

• Ensure that Michelman is operating its site plants in accordance with federal, state and local EHS laws and regulations

• Develop and coordinate Michelman’s emergency response plan, training and drills

• Manage all occupational health exams and medical treatment and worker’s compensation in response to occupational injuries

• Manage EHS Training program, content development, training associates and assessing associate competency

• Review all new chemicals, new equipment and new products for safety and environmental compliance

• Define and drive the incident investigation process and track all corrective actions to closure

• Manage environmental compliance including domestic air, wastewater, storm water and cooling water permit requirements, liaising with external consultants and contractors as necessary.

• Ensure hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste disposal are in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, including tracking, regulatory reporting and vendor management

• Comply with the Storm Water/Spill Prevention Plans

• Establish and participate in the environmental health and safety audits of Michelman facilities as needed and in the implementation of recommendations generated from such audits

• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert in both personal safety and process safety

• Familiar with OSHA 1910 and its requirements

• Experience with practical application of both occupational and process safety in a chemical manufacturing environment

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Proven ability to think independently and handle multiple projects through to completion

• Able to collaborate and influence associates at all levels within the organization

• Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, analytical ability and professional demeanour

• Able to make effective presentations to diverse groups

• Perform financial calculations and manage budgets

• Experience managing a team

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required in environmental services, occupational health or engineering

• Minimum 10 years of experience of safety management experience in an industry that is engaged in batch manufacturing of chemical products with a significant exposure to health, safety, and environmental issues

• 5+ years of team management experience

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