Environment, Health and Safety Manager - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. Columbus, Nebraska, United States (On-site)

We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.®

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Learn more at www.Vishay.com

Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech? Vishay Dale Electronics – Columbus, NE is currently seeking applicants for a EHS Manager. Overtime is available as needed.

Job Location:

Vishay Dale Electronics, Columbus, NE is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of resistors and e-beam technology. There are around 600 employees currently working in Columbus, NE. We are one of the largest employers in the Columbus Area.

Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable environmental regulatory laws and requirements and with overall division Environmental and Health and Safety policies and practices. Responsible for the duties of the Environmental Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS) Management Representative. Responsible to ensure compliance with state health and safety regulations.

What you will be doing:

• Works with the Human Resources (HR) department to design, implement, communication and enforcement of health and safety programs.
• Works closely with the Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Director to design, communicate, update, and enforce corporate environmental policy.
• Communicates applicable federal and state regulations/issues.
• Conducts periodic review/inspection/audit visits to each facility, reporting observations and recommendations to corporate management.
• Investigates and reports regarding environmental incidents.
• Conducts in-depth physical inspections of various facilities, within the Division and other facilities as directed by Corporate Management, to involve periodic extended walking, stooping, climbing, and the use of various test instruments and tools.
• Assists in facility closures, site assessments and specific issue-related corrective actions as directed by the Corporate EHS Director or Division Management
• Must be able to build and maintain professional working relationships with all levels of plant operations and staff and with the various Vishay divisions, plants, and corporate departments.
• Must be able to work well through and with a wide range of individuals concerning environmental regulatory and optimum manufacturing processes.
• Must be able to design, “sell” and obtain compliance regarding EHS programs.
• Must have excellent problem resolution and negotiating skills as well as high compliance-related orientation.
• Excellent motivational, interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Responsible for guiding and coordinating the activities of the EHS Contacts.
• Responsible for the permitting, licensing, and internal division enforcement involving compliance with all current and forthcoming EHS regulations for all assigned divisions facilities.
• May negotiate (with the assistance of the Corporate EHS Director) with regulatory agencies regarding enforcement, emission standards, and fines directly effecting corporate profitability and penalties which may be levied against the company and/or responsible corporate management staff.
• Assist Corporate Product Development and Operations in developing alternatives to hazardous chemicals used in production, develop cost-effective waste disposal methods, and provide engineering cost-benefit analysis.

What you will bring along:

• Five to seven years’ experience in an EHS capacity.
• Two years’ experience within Vishay structure or in a comparable manufacturing operation is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in EHS required.
• Initial hazardous waste management procedures (RCRA) training within six months of the appointment of position dealing with hazardous waste and subsequent annual refresher thereafter.
• Initial emergency contingency plan implementation training within six months of the appointment of position dealing with hazardous waste and subsequent annual refresher thereafter.
• Possible PFT, and Initial DOT Training with refresher training every 3 years.

What can we offer you for your talent:

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally. Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.

Vishay is committed to a workplace free of harassment and unlawful discrimination. We do not engage in discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information or marital status in hiring and employment practices.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact HR.Operations@Vishay.com assistance.