Job Description

Company Overview

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions. Key industries served include household products, coatings & adhesives, energy & electronics, healthcare, food & beverages, agriculture, transportation, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control and safety.

Job Summary:

The EHS Manager provides comprehensive leadership, support, and guidance to the site on implementing the organizational Environmental, Health and Safety Management Programs. The EHS Manager is responsible for site compliance with all EHS regulatory requirements. This integral role interacts with managers, technical staff, operators, and customers to ensure regulatory and company EHS requirements and goals are achieved. The EHS Manager leads site efforts to prevent incidents, accidents and events which are dangerous or harmful to employees, contractors, property, or the environment. The EHS Manager ensures the Zeeland Facility follows applicable, local, state and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, CAA, RCRA, CWA, CERCLA, CSA, HSA, EPCRA, SARA, PPA) as well as the internal requirements established by Aurorium.

Responsibilities

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Practices and re-enforces all site safety policies, guidelines and procedures
• Provides daily guidance and direction in EHS programs to all employees, contractors and supervisors to ensure a common and effective approach
• Manages key environmental programs, recordkeeping, reporting, and permitting (Air, Chemical Management, Wastewater, Industrial Hygiene Program, Stormwater, Hazardous Material site permitting activities, hot work, LO/TO, safe work permit, etc.)
• Leads and manages on-site EHS team members and contractors
• Participates in emergency response drills and critiques
• Supports Corporate EHS initiatives through participation in the EHS council and sub-teams
• Conducts regular walk-through of all work areas to identify hazards, evaluate controls, recommend improvements, communicate with associates, and record appropriately
• Leads and maintains all ergonomic assessments
• Determines safety best practices and trains individuals and teams
• Partners cross-functionally to accomplish all regulatory training and related activities to employees and contractors
• Leads and tracks incident investigations to identify root causes and drives corrective action efforts to prevent reoccurrence
• Tracks and reports EHS performance for the Zeeland site
• Maintains and updates Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for all safe work practices and equipment
• Participates in Management of Change (MOC) reviews and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
• Manages required reporting relative to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
• Interfaces directly with outside regulatory agencies and works with Site Director and Corporate EHS to respond to regulatory inquiries
• Organizes and maintains Safety and Environmental records
• Manages and maintains the site OSHA 300 logs
• Facilitates the transition to solid associate led EHS systems and provides leadership and resource support to local Site Leadership, Champions, and Safety Committee
• Manages the Workers Compensation process with the appropriate vendor to achieve proper communication, management of claims, and quality care
• Prepares and manage the EHS budgets for the Zeeland site
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Compliance:

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation:

• Active participation within continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in thespirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Qualifications/Desired Skills

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, or related technical field

Experience:

• 5-10 years of EHS experience within a chemical manufacturing facility
• 3 years of leadership experience, including training and auditing for compliance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to flex own style as needed to influence and drive results
• Ability to work within a multi-functional, global organizational structure and exhibits robust interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work within a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinking skills and analytical abilities which allow assessments of situations and opportunities
• Demonstrated knowledge of Process Hazard Analysis leadership
• Excellent proficiency within Microsoft products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Embodies the core values of Aurorium:

• credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
• outcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
• driven: passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
• empowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standards

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.

Language: English

Line Management Responsibility and Accountability: Yes

Budget Responsibility: Yes

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