Director, Environment Health & Safety at Lakeview Farms in West Chester, Ohio

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

Recommends/develops/implements/maintains Lakeview Farms' Environmental, Health and Safety Program; ensures compliance with Company and regulatory policies/procedures/rules, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the implementation and maintenance of safety programs, compliance plans, and initiatives.
• Participate in the investigation of incidents, near misses and property damage incidents. Ensure follow-up is done to minimize future exposure and proper records/documents are maintained.
• Conduct, coordinate and track various training to support company programs.
• Conduct routine safety observations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Maintain internal and regulatory reporting including data collection and reporting including but not limited to air, storm water and surface water discharge.
• Ensure the company meets all its legislative compliance obligations with OSHA, EPA, and fire codes.
• Serve as primary contact for all regulatory agencies for inspections, permitting, reporting (air, water, waste).
• Maintain compliance with permits, government regulations and other industry practices.
• Keep abreast of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the organization.
• Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, or ventilation surveys.
• Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Provide new-employee health and safety orientations and develop materials for these presentations.
• Develop or maintain medical monitoring programs for employees.
• Coordinate "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
• Maintain or update emergency response plans or procedures.
• Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.
• Maintain inventories of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes, using waste tracking systems to ensure that materials are handled properly.
• Facilitate Company Safety Committees.
• Manage work comp claims.
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping.
• Recommend/implement/maintain safety incentive programs.
• Serve as contact for LVF's work comp insurance carrier's loss control rep and state work comp agency reps.
• Ability to take necessary steps to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
• Participate in manufacturing meetings to discuss workplace safety and regulatory concerns and opportunities.
• Actively role model all company environmental, health and safety standards.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with Operations, Managers, Supervisors and employees.
• Keep the Vice President of Operations and Director of Human Resources up to date on matters relating to, environmental, health and safety.
• Special projects as required.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Orientation
• Active and Formal Communication
• Functional/Technical Knowledge
• Organizing and Planning
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Relationship Building
• Imitative
• Influence

QUALIFICATIONS / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing environment with responsibility for Environmental, Health and Safety
• Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to be on call or work off hours as needed
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Superior analytical/ problem solving, written and verbal communications
• Experience working with local regulatory agencies preferred.
• Familiar with various emission control devices to ensure compliance.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

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