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Who is Oatey?
Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries. Our purpose is to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.
The Oatey family of companies are Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, and Lansas.
Our brands are synonymous with quality, integrity, and trust in the plumbing industry.
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Position Summary
Oatey is a diversified plumbing manufacturing company that encompasses chemical manufacturing, injection molding, metal stamping operations, plating operations and supply chain services. The EHSS Manager is responsible for the leadership and development of Local Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSSS) processes, in coordination with the Corporate EHSS Policies and directives. This position is responsible for identifying applicable environmental regulations and risks while interacting with Operations, Planning, Legal, Engineering, and EHS Corporate to implement acceptable systems in order to ensure compliance and conformance to EHS Policies and Management Systems.
Position Responsibilities
Lead and advise operations within the specialty of EHSS by providing ongoing strategic plans and programs which will drive the successful compliance and ongoing continuous improvements.
Develop, implement and administer incident management and the corrective action process.
Develop training materials and train both site leadership and associates relating to EHSS programs and regulatory compliance to enhance safety awareness and reduce the frequency of accidents/injuries.
Interacts with all levels of the organization and maintain a strong presence in all work areas to create and uphold a positive safety and work environment.
Develop, implement, administer, and maintain EHSS programs, provides training and determines competency of trainees in according with Company and regulatory requirements.
Assures that all applicable recordkeeping meets the legal requirements and established policies.
Lead creation of Site-specific EHSS goals in support of corporate, initiatives designed to drive EHSS culture, compliance, and results.
Reviews EHSS trends and takes direct action to effectively drive continual improvement projects and develops regular communication tools to support the EHSS culture at the location.
Manage completion of site and workstation-level Risk assessments to identify and prioritize EHSS aspects and lead activities to ensure that key EHSS operational controls are in place to ensure the EHSS action items are resolved in a timely manner.
Advise management and staff on the practical and necessary steps to assure processes and equipment meet the standards set forth by the law and minimize risks to fellow employees, the public or the environment.
Conduct regular inspections on PPE, Environmental, and physical condition of the facility, equipment, and security systems to identify defects and suggest opportunities for improvement.
Perform timely investigations of accidents, identification of root cause and rapid correction of contributing factors with documented closure. Provides support in auditing of environmental activities and the management of waste materials.
Administer the location PPE (prescription eyewear, safety shoe and uniform programs) as well as planning, organizing, pricing, and overseeing EHSS special projects as deemed necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Experience
Five (5) plus years of experience leading the development and implementation of environmental, health, safety, process safety management, and security programs within a manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience with developing written policy, procedures and training material, facilitating training sessions, data collection, analysis, interpreting and reporting.
In-depth emotional intelligence: behavioral maturity, demonstrated trust and integrity, high ethical standards, interpersonal competence and the ability to prevent, reduce and resolve conflict.
Demonstrated team and individual leadership skills: decision-making, goal-setting, problem-solving, negotiating, analytical, team-building, and organization skills preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and generate results in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to collect, evaluate, understand, synthesize, interpret data, report results and make recommendations.
Experience in successfully administrating OSHA, EPA, etc. regulations, laws, standards, and practices.
Proven ability to design, implement, and administer EHSS programs and initiatives.
Proficient in Microsoft operating system, MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook software.
A well-organized individual who can relate to management, line workers, government officials, customers, and visitors preferred.
A strategic individual with good judgment and strong ethical standards.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
Demonstrated successful experience in being a trainer. Experience in Lean manufacturing applications and concepts such as Kaizen, Six Sigma etc.
Education and Certification
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in an EHSS related field.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) - preferred.
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Why Oatey?
At Oatey, our purpose has always been to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.We value Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence above all else.We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion - acknowledging, valuing, and leveraging the unique experiences and perspectives of our associates.Our vision is to continue to grow as a market leader, to enrich the lives of our Associates, and to foster an inclusive environment in every regard.Our purpose, mission, and vision are not possible without the right people, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding environment for our Associates.Oatey has a total rewards philosophy which encompasses compensation, benefits, work-life effectiveness, recognition, performance management, tuition reimbursement, mental health wellness, and talent development.