Your Opportunity as the Health Safety & Environmental Manager
Location: Topeka, KS manufacturing plant
Work Arrangements: 100% on-site
Willingness to work off shift hours (nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays) and flow to the work as needed
On-call for health, safety, and environmental emergencies
Reports to: Operations Director
In this role you will:
Ensure that all required environmental reports are submitted to the appropriate regulatory agency in a timely and accurate manner and that environmental permits are kept current
Provide guidance in developing, implementing and documenting required HS&E training for site personnel
Work with safety professionals and others at this location, and utilize Corporate and outside resources, to develop, implement and manage programs that will improve the safety of all employees and help ensure regulatory compliance
Act as a liaison with Local, State, and Federal Regulatory Agencies on matters relating to Safety and Environmental regulatory compliance and is a resource for interpretation of OSHA and EPA regulations
Coordinate the development of Annual Safety Plan, working with plant and corporate personnel, that establishes defined goals and time frames that will improve employee safety, meet regulatory requirements, and control safety related costs
Solicit involvement of appropriate members of the work force to form teams that will address specific safety and environmental issues. This will serve to maintain and encourage employee involvement.
Support internal and external HS&E Key Element assessments
Coordinate and report metrics related to HS&E performance and compliance
Implement and sustain Corporate HS&E Standards
Participate, coordinate, lead, communicate and follow-up on monthly HS&E Leader conference calls
Ensure consistency in all personnel practices and actions
Manage and maintain site emergency response program and business continuity plan
Manage employee health programs and worker's compensation for the plant
Manage site security programs and initiatives such as procedures for guards; site security systems, cameras, employee badges; and other security measures
Assist with training and qualifying site HS&E resources
Assist with site policy and procedure development, implementation, and enforcement
Work closely with leadership of plant to ensure cross department coordination and collaboration to maximize HS&E results
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree
3 years experience in a manufacturing environment
Prior people management and / or experience leading work teams
Advanced computer skills (including Microsoft Office Suite and regulatory systems)
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Engineering degree
Prior experience in Occupational Safety, Environmental or science related field, engineering, or risk management
Prior experience supporting compliance related activities
Working knowledge of a High-Performance Organization (HPO) culture and / or employee engagement programs
Learn more about working at Smucker:
Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
