Director, Corporate Environmental Health & Safety
Company: U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC
Location: Wheeling
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Description:The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in
quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki is a
leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion
control products. As a part of a vast, international network of
corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers
the finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we
strive to be the Best Value supplier in the industry. The Corporate
EHS Director is responsible for directing and providing
environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program oversight across
Tsubaki. The position oversees the development and implementation
of behavior-based safety practices; audits functions for EHS
procedure implementation; ensures compliance with Tsubaki's
federal, state, and local regulatory agency and client safety
requirements; and conducts root-cause analysis of EHS incidents.
The Corporate EHS Director monitors and documents the effectiveness
of safety control measures used throughout the company and directs
the implementation of EHS programs. The position will manage the
development of site-specific environmental, health, and safety
plans as needed.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The
essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but
not limited to this job description - other tasks may be assigned
and expected to be performed.
- Work closely with location management, Human Resources, and
employees to cultivate, promote, and continually improve Tsubaki's
safety culture. Develops a culture that identifies EHS
opportunities and documents those for trends and predictive
analysis.
- Provide EHS leadership and direction across all locations.
Advises management on ways to mitigate EHS risks and continuously
improve programs.
- Develop, maintain, and implement Tsubaki's EHS policies and
procedures for all employees and outside contractors'
services.
- Directs and leads the company's internal and external safety
audit programs. Conducts safety audits. Performs risk hazard
analysis, determinations effective controls, and risk
mitigation.
- Provide comprehensive administrative and organizational support
for the entire EHS program. Promote, develop, and establish EHS
programs, policies, and procedures that are related to the EHS
program and provide training as necessary for all employees.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies on a local,
state, and federal level. Manage and control all the company's EHS
regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring submission by required
dates and maintain on file as required.
- Manage the company's Environmental Management System (EMS) to
ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and conformance to
ISO standards.
- Provide support and training as needed for all employees as it
relates to EHS at locations.
- Leads safety incident investigation teams to determine root
cause and corrective and preventive actions. Develop and implement
corrective actions as appropriate.
- Support and respond to EHS-related requests from customers and
parent company in Japan.
- Establishes and manages ergonomic, injury case management, and
return to work programs.
- Maintain and improve the overall facility security program to
provide a safe workplace for all employees and control vendors and
contractors as they perform their services.
- Manages all resources in a harmonious manner that promotes and
cultivates an atmosphere that emphasizes teamwork, respect,
accountability, and a desire to improve all Safety, Quality,
Delivery and Cost objectives.
- Responsible for managing all EHS Team members including
recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training staff in the
department. Provides constructive and timely performance
evaluations and feedback. Develops, fosters, and leads/mentors team
to achieve significant results and develop future
leaders/managers.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department and collaborates
with other managers and leadership to set and assess priorities
across teams.
- Ensures compliance and consistency with all plant/facility
rules, regulations, and Collective Bargaining Agreements. Supports
a system of progressive discipline and develops consistency among
supervisory ranks. Works to develop a progressive approach to
union-related issues.
- Exhibits the characteristics of a determined, results-oriented,
persuasive, and strong communicator/leader.
- Fully understands personal accountability and responsibility
and holds own self to that standard.
- Position has both responsibility and accountability for
individually assigned projects, assignments, as well as ability to
lead team projects and assignments (working manager).
- It is the expectation of the company that Managers/Supervisors
will accomplish these goals by working to a high ethical standard
and consistently complying with all company policies, work rules,
Collective Bargaining Agreements, and applicable laws with little
to no direct supervision.
- Other tasks/functions as assigned.Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering,
Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene or related field required.
Advanced degree preferred.
- At least 7 years of occupational health and safety experience
in a construction or manufacturing environment.
- Thorough knowledge of OSHA Regulations and general industry
standards.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial
Hygienist (CIH) designation preferred.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate and current annual 8-hour HAZWOPER
refresher
- CPR / First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
- Must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word,
Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel).
- Familiarity with safety management software.
- Work independently and can multi-task and prioritize work based
on deadlines.
- Handles confidential information discreetly.
- Highly detail oriented.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to implement behavioral-based safety techniques to
improve/maintain safety performance.
- Required to Travel 50% to 75% domestically. U.S. Tsubaki offers
a competitive compensation package, including health benefits
effective on date of hire, Paid Time Off ("PTO"), paid holidays,
generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, education reimbursement,
and annual bonus potential. Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity
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Keywords: U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC, Oak Park , Director, Corporate Environmental Health & Safety, Healthcare , Wheeling, Illinois
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