Manufacturing Process Enginerr - Envases Containers & Packaging

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is responsible for inspecting and evaluating the environment, equipment, and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards. The primary goal is to protect the employees, customers, and the environment. The EHS Manager provides strong leadership and direction to the Company with regard to safety requirements and culture. Ensures the organization actively manages regulatory requirements/changes, incidents, and displays a proactive approach to risk mitigation. Supervises, participates, and develops the training of employees on EHS policies, procedures, and regulations. Ensures compliance with established standards and applicable Federal, State, and Customer/Governmental agency guidelines and requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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• Promotes a Safety-First culture within the company through frequent interaction with all stakeholders

• Responsible for defining, implementing and tracking EHS core programs including safety training, site audits, and the implementation of EHS policies

• Works locally on the creation, revision and implementation of safety procedures to improve EHS policies and standards as well as track its performance

• Stays up to date on developments in legislation and advises the organization on compliance; investigates accidents at the facility as necessary and assists in major incidents within the unit to ensure risks are addressed and problems are rectified; report all accidents, occupational illnesses and emergencies

• Responsible for managing EHS training and communication programs as well as the PPE program

• Establishes and monitors EHS objectives, metrics and targets that reflect facility needs and are aligned with company and legal expectations; identify and support actions necessary to ensure these are achieved

• Develops, implements and maintains manufacturing plant specific safety policies

• Develops and manages all processes as outlined by OSHA and EPA standards

• Manages job hazard analysis and PPE assessments

• Monitors employee exposure to job and chemical hazards

• Develops, implements and manages the site Industrial Hygiene program

• Acts as company liaison to local Safety and Environmental agencies

• Develops, implements and manages safety contingency plans and facility evacuation plans; ensures compliance with emergency prevention procedures and operational controls

• Conducts and/or coordinates employee safety and environmental training programs and emergency response training drills

• Completes and maintains required safety logs and reports

• Maintains plant safety statistics and submits reports of performance as requested

• Develops a proactive approach and project plan to prevent and solve workplace safety issues

• Collaborates with the Buyer to purchase site personal protective equipment; maintain safety equipment stations at the facility to ensure all are operational and have appropriate restocking

Responsibilities of all Envases Employees:

• Commit to ensuring the health/wellness of our employees and product

• Ensure the jobs/operations are completed safely to protect employees and to ensure the sustainability of company equipment/machinery

• Ensure the security of the workforce and sustain any client confidentiality requests

• Deliver timely and efficiently without hindering the quality of services and work to ensure the team’s success in meeting our client delivery schedules

• Team-centered to perform your job successfully while identifying ways to help others be successful too; willingness to learn; works at a fast pace actively pursues tasks or direction; willing to work extended hours and adapt to changing work schedules as well as assignments; determines what work needs to be done without instruction; takes action to complete additional work that is beneficial to the team without being instructed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Required – Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Management, or related field; in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role serving in high volume manufacturing environment plus the required years of experience listed below

• Required – Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering or relevant field of study; in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, minimum 4 years’ experience in a leadership role serving in an EH&S managerial role

• Minimum 3-5 years’ extensive experience in the design, development and general operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines required; safety experience in a manufacturing facility required

• Proven track record of safety leadership at organization >50 people

• Preferred OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certification

• Preferred CSP/GSP/ASP designation

GENERAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience with developing, managing, and leading a safety program in a manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated strategic planning skills

• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety; transportation and environmental regulations

• General knowledge in Environmental Hazards and Safety disciplines with experience in safety, ergonomics, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene and industrial operations required

• Knowledge of specific Federal and State environmental laws and regulations required, knowledge as it applies specifically to a manufacturing industry a plus

• Understanding manufacturing processes

• Prefer data collection and analysis experience in a high volume automated manufacturing environment

• Innovative leader with the ability to identify opportunities and influence organizations to gain support and overcome resistance with data and persuasion

• Instructional experience in a group business setting; outstanding presentation skills

• Experience developing yearly training plans and materials for all departments throughout the company

• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited periodically

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees and clients

• Ability to work on multiple projects at once with tight deadlines

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Must be able to identify and execute improvement opportunities through both process improvements and system improvements

• Ability to take ownership and responsibility with little direction

• Ability to be pragmatic in decision making; requires high integrity

• Ability to effectively train people inside and outside their work group

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others, friendly and personable

SOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Intermediate level of knowledge in basic hardware and software using of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, Visio, Google Workspace, Outlook/Gmail and web-site software required

• Has the ability to learn new software systems and data management systems quickly

• Proficient keyboarding and typing skills

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL FACTORS:

The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position(s). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard warehouse/manufacturing setting, engineering labs, office, and production areas. Physically required to regularly walk, sit, bend, twist, stand and reach. May lift, carry, pull / push, and reach for supplies and on occasion lifting (up to 50 lbs.) while performing various aspects of the job. Specific vision abilities required by this job are close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; continuous use of vision, hearing and speech. Occasionally works indoors in a well-lighted air-conditioned office. Daily contact with the public, other departmental personnel and vendors/clients. Frequently works with surplus and scrap materials, and is required to work outside and/or in an unaired conditioned warehouse.

Position requires the capability of managing stress effectively; work is fast-paced and can be demanding. Work requires organizing; prioritizing; accuracy and attention to detail. Flexibility in order to assist with/coordinate a variety of projects and activities and to adapt standard methods and procedures to differing conditions; works in a high-volume environment.

HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; present to fulfill job duties & meet operational demands/support; schedule may vary depending on plant operational needs thus flexibility is required which could include long days, occasional evenings & weekends; regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position; position may require travel to meetings, conferences, workshops or other facilities

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Project Management
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills