The Safety, Health & Environmental Manager (commonly referred to as an Environmental Health & Safety Manager externally) will lead the facility in safety and environmental initiatives at Ecolab’s Asheville manufacturing plant. The SHE manager will take safety programs from the implementation stage to integration, providing superior training and partnering with the leadership team and front-line associates to influence change while achieving a commitment to a culture of safety among employees.

Partnering with plant leadership the SHE manager will be responsible for overall building comfort and functionality in safety, environment and security. The SHE manager will drive sustainability initiatives to decrease utilization of energy and improve recycling. As the key representative to outside agencies the SHE Manager will also drive compliance with regulatory and environmental permits.

Position Details 

This position is located in Swannanoa, North CarolinaMust be within commutable distance to Swannanoa, North CarolinaNo immigration sponsorship available for this position 

What You Will Do:

Provide guidance & technical expertise to ensure compliance with SH&E regulations including governmental, state, industry, and Ecolab requirements.Develop & implement systems & processes for SH&E system to ensure training is timely & effective, incident investigations are timely & complete, audits are regularly scheduled & observations resolved including Gemba Walks.Partners with the team to create a culture of trust, engagement, transparency, risk awareness and avoidance, and rigorous application of our SH&E Management System (SMS). Champion the behavioral based observation program, Management of Change,  SHE Pillar of TPM, and near miss/risk identification resolution.Represent the plant in SH&E audit reviews conducted by third parties; communicate trends in audit findings, corrective actions, & observed best practices.Uphold compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations and develop SOPs for facility compliance including but not limited to RCRA, EPA, SWPPP, Clean Water Act, OSHA & safety contingency plans.Manage all data mandated by environmental permits or regulations and prepare and submit all related reports.  Disseminates information regarding new regulations.Develop, track, & communicate SH&E indicators

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s DegreeMinimum of 8 years relevant experienceMinimum of 2 years in an EHS role, within a manufacturing facilityExperience managing internal and/or external audits

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in a safety, environmental, engineering or related discipline, preferredChemical, oil & gas, etc. experience highly favoredExperience developing & delivering training programsExtensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Waste management experienceTPM or SHE Pillar experience

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $104,700.00 - $157,100.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.