Your Opportunity as a Health Safety & Environmental ManagerThe Health Safety & Environmental Manager is responsible for oversight and management of all safety and environmental affairs for the facility as well as safety compliance.Location: 1525 Industrial Rd, Emporia, KS 66801 (Hostess Manufacturing Facility)Work Arrangements: 100% on-site. Day Shift: Mon-Fri approximately 8am-5pm. Flexibility required. Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as neededIn this Role You Will: Ensure that all required environmental reports are submitted to the appropriate regulatory agency in a timely and accurate manner and that environmental permits are kept currentProvide guidance in developing, implementing and documenting required HS&E training for site personnelWork with safety professionals and others at this location, and utilize Corporate and outside resources, to develop, implement and manage programs that will improve the safety of all employees and help ensure regulatory complianceAct as a liaison with Local, State, and Federal Regulatory Agencies on matters relating to Safety and Environmental regulatory compliance and is a resource for interpretation of OSHA and EPA regulationsCoordinate the development of Annual Safety Plan, working with plant and corporate personnel, that establishes defined goals and time frames that will improve employee safety, meet regulatory requirements, and control safety related costsSolicit involvement of appropriate members of the work force to form teams that will address specific safety and environmental issues. This will serve to maintain and encourage employee involvement.Support internal and external HS&E Key Element assessmentsCoordinate and report metrics related to HS&E performance and complianceImplement and sustain Corporate HS&E StandardsParticipate, coordinate, lead, communicate and follow-up on monthly HS&E Leader conference callsEnsure consistency in all personnel practices and actionsManage and maintain site emergency response program and business continuity planManage employee health programs and worker's compensation for the plantManage site security programs and initiatives such as procedures for guards; site security systems, cameras, employee badges; and other security measuresAssist with training and qualifying site HS&E resourcesAssist with site policy and procedure development, implementation, and enforcementWork closely with leadership of plant to ensure cross department coordination and collaboration to maximize HS&E resultsWhat We are Looking For: Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor's degreeMinimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environmentMinimum of 3 years of prior experience in Occupational Safety, Environmental or science related field, engineering, or risk managementPrior experience influencing teams and creating buy-in.Advanced computer skills (including Microsoft Office Suite and regulatory systems)Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Bilingualism (English/Spanish) preferred but not requiredPrior people management and/or experience leading work teamsPrior experience supporting compliance related activitiesWorking knowledge of a High-Performance Organization (HPO) culture and/or employee engagement programsWork Environment: This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be high.Physical Demands:Regularly required to talk and hear.Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently.May push and pull heavy objects.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn® #LI-TJ1#INDSA
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Health Safety & Environmental Manager