Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. To learn more about the company including a locations map, visit us at: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/inside-stella-jones
Position Summary
The Environmental, Health & Safety Supervisor is responsible for ensuring Health and Safety compliance at the facility as well as ensuring stringent environmental compliance at the site level. This role is of critical importance at Stella-Jones, reflecting the company's dedication to upholding the highest standards in environmental stewardship, especially in the context of pressure treating wood products.
Principal Environmental Responsibilities:
Environmental Facility Inspections: Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Environmental Audits: Perform audits to identify potential areas of improvement and ensure adherence to environmental standards.
Environmental Training: Develop and oversee environmental training programs for plant employees to ensure awareness and compliance.
Permit Applications: Manage environmental permit applications, renewals, and modifications to ensure timely submissions and approvals.
Policy and Program Implementation: Implement and oversee plant level environmental policies, programs, and procedures tailored to the unique needs of the wood treatment process.
Incident Investigation: Respond to and investigate any environmental incidents, spills, or concerns, ensuring proper mitigation and corrective actions are taken.
Guidance and Direction: Provide guidance to other department supervisors and plant employees on environmental best practices, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Reporting and Recordkeeping: Ensure accurate and timely environmental reporting, including emission reports, waste management logs, water discharge data, and other pertinent environmental records.
Company-wide Initiatives: Participate in and contribute to company-wide environmental initiatives and programs, ensuring the plant's alignment with broader organizational goals.
Regulatory Updates: Stay abreast of industry-specific environmental regulations and best practices, especially those pertinent to wood treatment processes.
Key Safety Responsibilities:
Health and Safety facility inspections, audits and training
Health and Safety policy, programs and procedures implementation
Perform accident and incident investigations
Provide directions to other department supervisors and plant employees regarding health and safety matters
Accurate and timely Health and Safety reporting and recordkeeping
Keep abreast of OSHA regulations and update policies accordingly
Occasional travel to EHS training events
Perform other related duties as assigned
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Environmental or Safety Science or related field a plus
Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing industry
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proficiency with computers: Specifically, Microsoft Office products
Experience in implementing environmental & safety management systems or programs preferred
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to train and educate staff on environmental & safety protocols and regulations
Teamwork and collaboration skills
Working Conditions: Both indoor and outdoor
Physical Surroundings: Work in office environment with significant time spent in production operations
Adverse Working Environment: Exposure to noise from operating equipment, extreme temperatures from working outside at all times of the year, dirt, dust within the yard, hazards created by operating equipment and being near operating equipment, exposure to hazardous material requiring safety adherence and PPE equipment
Physical Effort: Requires limited physical effort for position
Extensive Hours: 40+ hours a week may be required for 24/7 operation of plant
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions. Stella-Jones Corporation, reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business.
Employee Benefits:
As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:
The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
Several company-paid benefits including:
Dental and Vision coverage
Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
Long-Term Disability Coverage
Access to a robust employee assistance program
Competitive compensation
Annual bonus program opportunity
401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)