Summary:

Reporting to the Regional Manager PFR North America HSE, with a dotted line to the Plant Manager. This position is responsible for assisting with creating and communicating the overall safety and environmental program while identifying applicable regulations and risks at the Starkville, MS site. The position will closely interact with Operations, HR, and other staff functions to help assure compliance within the Starkville location.

General Duties:

• Establish, implement and maintain a Safety Management System according to international standards (ISO14001 and ISO45001)
• Coordinate HSE topics and facilitate mutual cooperation
• Implement and maintain safety standards (policy, regulations and instructions) and programs
• Implement and review leading and lagging indicators and prepare accident statistics and ensure Group reporting of HSE data
• Monitor the HSE performance, initiate improvements and specific safety programs
• Support and assist the Business Area, Legal Entity, manager and employees in HSE topics
• Assessment of OH&S risks and other risks to the OH&S management system (Job Safety Analysis, Risk Process Assessment, Environmental Hazards)
• Review and assess the training needs and establish, develop and coordinate safety training as required
• Execute HSE audits and inspections at the Starkville location
• Develop safety communication plan and establish communication routines and coordination meetings
• Implement the HSE reporting policy including ad hoc reporting for accidents
• Communicate safety notifications and lessons learned
• Support the management and the employees regarding safety issues, particularly workplace planning, implementation of new work processes, procurement of new equipment and substances, selection of personal protective equipment as well as training
• Support the management with regard to correction of deficiencies
• Coordinate safety topics with the competent persons nominated, the works council and the authorities
• Analyze work incidents and accidents and serious near misses

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, EHS, or related field; 0-5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment. Must have strong Knowledge of EHS Regulations & Program requirements. CSP, CPEA, CIH, CHMM or equivalent certifications is strongly desired.

Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to generate concise and accurate reports and presentation materials. May be required to attend professional development classes/seminars to maintain proficiency for safety and environmental compliance.