Manager, EH&S at Kirker in Paterson, New Jersey

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Job Purpose:


Making sure that employees follow health and safety regulations and supervising operations to promote the wellbeing of their team. Their duties include using safety research to create policies that eliminate workplace hazards, documenting accidents in the workplace and investigating the circumstances of an illness.


Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments.
• Plans, implements, and conducts preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs.
• Plans, implements, manages, and maintains comprehensive environmental safety & health programs on premises or at project site locations.
• Provides project management team with guidance on health and safety and confirms project site fulfills industry, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborates with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management. Maintains a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence.
• Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents, and good engineering practices.
• Provides technical support to project managers.
• Develops and maintains project cost/change controls, and project budget and accounting records.
• Coordinates and monitors schedule updates, invoices, and submittals.
• Reports the status of projects to business and market leaders.
• Participates in team meetings and provides regular on-site project presence.
• Liaison with NJDEP on regulatory submissions.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience: 5 years of experience and/or knowledge in the environmental permitting and compliance.
• OSHA Compliance
• Experience in implementation and administration of OSHA and Environmental programs in a chemical manufacturing facility with knowledge of batch and/or continuous processes
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
• Leadership of EHS reviews of various new and existing processes
• Leadership of Management of Change protocols for the site
• Leadership of Waste Management protocols for the site
• Knowledge and/or experience in worker exposure assessments
• Knowledge of security requirements for chemical manufacturing facilities
• Interpretation of Safety Data Sheets and Technical Data Sheets
• Knowledge of Global Harmonization Standards
• Preparation of numerous plans, procedures, and reports to Government Agencies and other required parties including landlord householder
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Training of manufacturing workers in all aspects of EHS&S
• Proven track record of successfully working with regulatory agencies on detailed permitting issues, plant inspections, etc.
• Knowledge of additional compliance requirements such as TSCA or DOT

Additional requirements/competences include:

• Effective organizational and people skills
• Ability to multi-task and display a sense of urgency with focus on "the details"
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment to achieve desired results
• Ability to apply job and technical knowledge to identify and resolve issues and problems
• Effective management of both quality and quantity of their work; determine priorities and maintain high standards to produce accurate and professional work in a timely manner.
• Travel may be up to 10%
• Other Tasks/Duties as assigned

ABOUT US



Kirker is a custom manufacturer of nail lacquer and nail care treatment products since the 1940's that has evolved into a full turnkey operation. We are proud to offer our services in filling and packaging from free standing stock to beautifully designed packaging options and displays. With manufacturing operations in the United States and Europe, we offer the right option to fit each customer's individual requirements. Kirker offers a full range of services from product development, R&D, production, and quality control, to filling and pack off. Our cutting-edge expertise, custom formulations, and first-class service have affirmed our leadership position within the industry. Apply Now