Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Manager at Phillipsburg

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Maintaining EHSS compliance and advancing EHSS programs ensures the plant continues to operate in a highly regulated environment and make efficient use of resources. The result is the facility remains viable, supporting the business direction and is viewed as a positive community citizen, providing a safe work environment for our employees and neighbors. Manage the implementation of EHSS policies and systems that ensures the Phillipsburg Plant meets the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements while supporting the direction of the business. Audit effectiveness of policies and regulatory compliance at the Phillipsburg Plant and collaborate on continuous improvement actions. Assist in product stewardship requirements and sustainability efforts. Serve as a member of the PMLT (Plant Management Leadership Team) and set strategic direction in collaboration with other Avantor leadership team members. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Technical:1. Plant safety process leader accountable for providing guidance and expertise to all departments to assure a safe and healthy workplace and compliance with all applicable EHSS policies via training, auditing, and enforcement.Must be able to effectively manage within a matrix organization.2. Site environmental compliance and stewardship leader provide guidance and direction to all departments to assure compliance with all applicable permits and regulations and commitment to conservation and environmental protection.3. Manage/coordinate the required audits of areas and systems to verify compliance with all existing EHSS policies.4. Plans, develops, and initiates policies and programs to ensure the safety and health of employees, contractors, and visitors at the facility and to conform to the requirements of the site EHS Management Systems (e.g. ISO 14001).5. Manage the development of the plant EHS training curriculum.6. Manage all EHS permits and reports required by corporate mandate or regulatory agency.7. Accountable for ongoing operations associated with the on-site wastewater treatment plant.8. Manage environmental remediation programs as required by agencies and corporate protocols9. Accountable for managing and providing leadership to Company/Union joint Health and Safety programs.People:1. Accountable for the output and effectiveness of direct report team members and for building and sustaining an effective team capable of producing those outputs.2. Aligns direct reports work to enable the effective flow of work.3. Utilizes performance management tools routinely to establish the right conditions for productive work.4. Exercises leadership to gain willing commitment to work in the direction set.5. Develops strong, two-way, trusting relationships with each employee. 6. Integrates the work of the team across the organization to enable cross-functional working.7. Participates productively as a team member, contributing actively to the team process and executing tasks as required.8. Works collaboratively across the organization, enabling the work of others that one interacts with.

Job Requirements

BS Degree in a related technical field is required

Advanced knowledge of federal and state environmental regulationsExperience:
10 years of experience with environmental management, including areas of air, waste, wastewater, EPCRA, remediation, and other applicable industry and regulatory standards.
Demonstrated success in implementing environmental management systems such as ISO14001
Demonstrated success at project management
Experience with the following will all provide for preferential consideration:o NJDEP regulationso Chemical manufacturingo Title V air permitso Wastewater Treatment Plant Operationso Risk Management Planning
Experience with Microsoft Office
Experience in PSM ( Process Safety Managementand Ergonomics)Skills/Competencies:
Demonstrated ability to resolve disagreements
Ability to clearly communicate the intended message
Demonstrated ability to build effective teams, set direction and get commitment from employeesOther Skills:
Demonstrates commitment, initiative, optimism, and a strong drive for results
Demonstrates trustworthiness, conscientiousness, adaptability, and ability to innovate
Demonstrates ability to assess personal strengths and is confident in personal capabilities
Demonstrates the ability to maintain good emotional control in difficult circumstancesORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:
Reports to the Global Director, EHS&S.
Member of the Plant Management Leadership Team (PMLT).
Direct reports are: Environmental Manager, EHS Coordinator, Compliance Assurance Specialist, DOT & Security Coordinator, Plant Nurse, TOPS Coordinator.
This position collaborates strategically with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and the Principal Process Engineer.
Country: USA, State: New Jersey, City: Phillipsburg, Company: Avantor Performance Materials, Inc..