The EHS Manager is responsible for providing technical environmental, health and safety support to Ajinomoto Foods (AFNA) assigned plant(s). Essential functions include evaluating environmental, safety and health programs and coordinating Plant activities to support local and corporate objectives. The EHS Manager will influence behavior and inspire commitment on the part of all personnel in complying with Ajinomoto safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment. The EHS Manager will provide oversite to a designated plant(s) to ensure compliance with all corporate EHS programs and policies. 

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate Plant safety programs and make recommendations to update safety practices.
• Review process-operating procedures and provide input for safety and health considerations.
• Participate in new process reviews, including process hazard analyses, operator training, etc.
• Work with FSQA and Human Resources to develop and maintain trainings records and renewal calendars.
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions.
• Develop and maintain equipment specific LOTO procedures and conduct employee training.
• Assist with the completion of administrative programs for the preparation, distribution and maintenance of written programs, policies, procedures and records such as SDS, lockout/tag out procedures and OSHA reporting.
• Support Behavior Based Safety (BBS) in driving participation, supplying critical data, coaching, and providing supervisor support.
• Review and report injury/illness and near-miss incident investigation reports and follows up as necessary.
• Support incident case management activities as necessary or directed
• Lead post-accident investigations, RCA and mitigation.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory environmental, health and safety requirements, such as PSM, RMP, SWPPP, etc.
• Support management's efforts to ensure compliance with Safety Program expectations by identifying and informing management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through the completion of daily, weekly and monthly audits and inspections.
• Monitor safety and health regulations and provide technical support to the plant to ensure compliance with federal and state safety and health regulations.
• Engage in TPM to support and lead continuous improvement efforts within and outside your responsible department.
• Track and report monthly Safety Scorecard requirements.
• Collaborate with Production/Operations to evaluate operation procedures and analyze data to support continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Subject to the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and Ajinomoto Food’s HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures, assisting the Ajinomoto Food health plan with day-to-day activities involving protected health information, including but not limited to, assisting with employee claims, coordinating benefits, determining health claim status, determining eligibility for coverage, budgeting and renewal, billing and collection activities, obtaining assistance from third-parties for plan functions, and any other duties delegated by the HIPAA Privacy or Security Officer.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, or STEM related discipline required.
• Minimum of five (5) years in an environmental, health and safety role required.
• Minimum three (3) years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the safety and health programs, policies, risk identification
• and control strategies, and federal and state regulations preferred.
• Completion of OSHA 30 course required.
• Knowledge of auditing processes (ISO, OSHA, or equivalent guideline related) preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on details required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team environment with limited supervision.
• Strong leadership, motivational, and presentation skills required.
• Bilingual ( English-Spanish)

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the plant. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak, hear, taste, and smell. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear as well as interact with other employees. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Individual must be able to effectively work in a normal production environment where temperatures and noise levels may vary. Generally, the incumbent must be able to sit/stand and use a computer for extended periods of time.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Salary: 120,000+ DOE

 Bonus: 20% annual salary based on performance.