Regional EHS Manager

**Primary Purpose:

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Supporting the Core Values of Passion, Teamwork and Excellence and u

nder the direction of the EHS Director

, the Regional EHS Manager is responsible for Health and Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Sustainability program performance of eastern region Food & Specialty plants, as well as support other H&S functional initiatives & projects.

**Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

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• Regular site visits to eastern region plants (audits, status visits, incident investigation, training, etc.)

• Where needed provides support in H&S activities, including (but not limited to):

• Trainings

• Risk assessments

• Implementation of standards and procedures (incl.

  ISO 45001

  where relevant)

• Internal audits (Trivium standard, other, etc.)

• Cross audits and support to other operations when required

• Developing Trivium standards and support documents

• Arranging meetings

• Monitor safety activities/systems

• etc.

• Challenges (Plant) Management in order to implement BU initiatives, reach the Trivium Safety Indicators and other relevant BU topics

• Highlights areas of concern related to H&S with the Plant Managers and/or Manufacturing Director.

• Checking of quality of accident investigation management reports prior approving and provide continuous guidance where required

• Supports and ensures a good quality of monthly H&S KPIs reported in management system.

• Provides input for annual PDR targets for plant management.

• Assists with Risk Management, Insurance, and Workers’ Comp issues where relevant

• Develop, Initiate, maintain, and train on all EHS&S programs.

• Assist site with completion of and training on EHS&S related Standard Operating Procedures SOPs).

• Analyze data to identify and prioritize continuous improvement of plant EHS&S Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Champion Sustainability data management and strategic initiative planning in line with Trivium long term targets.

• Serve as Environmental Management Representative for site ISO 14001 Management System.

• Assure compliance to all required environmental regulations (RCRA, DOT, EPA, State Agency).

• Manage completion of all required internal and external environmental reports (e.g. Tier II, form R, bi-annual waste, Emission Inventory, etc.)

• Update and maintain Environmental management plans (e.g. SWPPP, SPCC, HazWaste Contingency, Emergency Response Plan)

• Establish proactive and cooperative relationships with safety and environmental regulatory agencies.

• Participate in Corporate System EHS audits periodically at varies sites.

• Shall understand the Food Safety Policy, GMP's, HACCP Principle and Food Safety Standard.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

**Direct Reports:

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None

**Qualifications and Competencies:

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• Exceptional written/verbal communication, training, and facilitation skills.

• Ability to lead a team, coach, train, mentor, and facilitate job tasks.

• Excellent people skills, high energy, and positive cultural fit.

• Ability to facilitate a cross-functional team.

• Ability to work with all levels of personnel and customers.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing practices.

• Dynamic, quickly respond to ever changing environment.

• Auditing skills (knowledge and skills in audit principles, processes, methods, management system as well as relevant Trivium standards, the organization, and its context)

• Assists H&S related investment & strategic planning.

• Skilled in regulatory agency (both local municipality and State) interactions.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point).

• Problem solving skills

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**Education & Experience:

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• 5+ years of experience in managing EHS&S programs required.

• BS degree in relevant technical field required.

• Certification in either Safety (CSP), Industrial Hygiene (CIH), or HazMat (CHMM) preferred.

• Relevant knowledge of ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 standards.

**Other duties

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**Mobility

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Position requires regular travel 25-40%.