Environmental Health & Safety Leader at ATI Metals in East Hartford, Connecticut

Job Description:

Creating Long-Term Value Thru Relentless Innovation

ATI is a global manufacturer of technically advanced specialty materials and complex components. Our products support diverse markets and industries such as aerospace and defense, oil & gas, electrical energy, medical, automotive, and other industrial markets.

Summary:

The primary purpose of this job is to develop, supervise, administer and improve the organization’s facility wide environmental, health and safety process(es) in compliance with ATI, OSHA, and EH&S regulations.

Essential Functions:

* Engage with all levels of the workforce to build trust, increase engagement, and lower risk tolerance through ATI’s standard safety process
* Promote and ensure the health and safety of employees through responsive and proactive safety programs, protecting employees from incidents and environmental hazards and ensuring compliance with regulations; establishes target areas and long-range accident prevention and cost control objectives
* Act as consultant to management in health, ergonomic and safety related issues; determine if deficiencies exist; develop, recommend and implement appropriate and responsive corrective protocols, procedures and measures
* Lead the EHS committees and coordinate the activities of the committee members
* Lead the investigation of incidents to determine cause and preventative measures; Prepare necessary reports and documentation
* Inspect work areas and machinery for compliance with OSHA and all compliance regulations
* Develop, conduct and maintain EHS orientation programs; Train staff in EHS awareness and compliance requirements
* Schedule all EHS and compliance training activities for the facility; Conduct training as required
* Maintain all EHS and compliance records for employees within the facility
* Ensures the availability, reliability, and readiness of safety and fire prevention equipment, protective clothing (PPE) and devices, and first aid supplies
* Keeps apprised of developments in federal and state EHS regulations likely to affect the company
* Identifies those developments that may have application to the company's operations and work environment
* Directly implement corrective actions and improvements in the manufacturing areas throughout the plant
* Ensure all ATI Policies and Procedures are followed throughout the facility
* Responsible for Environmental Management System
* Champion, mentor, and facilitate the task standardization processes
* Integrate leadership skills with lean principals and expertise to guide and train employees at all levels of the organization in lean and continuous improvement
* Identify and eliminate waste in processes and practices
* Facilitate 5s events and train employees regarding the benefits of an organized work space
* Facilitate Kaizen events and train employees regarding the benefits of a standardized and disciplined approach to the job
* Assist in the resolution of production, equipment, and system problems, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
* Assist in the revision and development of standard work
* Other duties as assigned

*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

* Bachelors degree in safety, safety engineering, facilities, or related area, or equivalent years' experience
* Minimum 5 years of related experience
* Demonstrated experience in conducting EH&S training
* Experience as an EH&S professional and/or EMT
* Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
* Knowledge of ISO 14000 and 45001 understanding
* Strong verbal, written, analytical and employee relations skills
* Detail-oriented, organized, and exhibit a strong sense of accountability
* Competency in Windows-based software such as Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
* Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and work independently as well as in a team setting

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled