Health & Safety Manager –Regulations, Heavy Industrial MF, ISO, HS&E, MUST HAVE A CSP Certification, Location- Hagerstown, MD- Salary $70-$110K

The Manager – Health & Safety will identify, develop, implement, and manage H&S (health and safety) programs and initiatives consistent with the company’s business plans and in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. They will provide leadership to the organization in health, safety, company issues, practices, and procedures. This position will report directly to the Director, Human Resources & EHS for Operations.

HS&E Certifications are desired

Required Competencies:
Advanced knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations
Working knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements
Advanced knowledge of recognized management system standards (ISO, OHSAS, etc.)
Working knowledge of heavy industrial manufacturing and assembly operations
Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to influence a change culture

Minimum Years of Experience/Education Required:
BS in chemical, environmental engineering, safety or demonstrated equivalent experience
5-10 years in industrial, manufacturing and commercial environmental and/or health and
safety management experience HS&E CSP Certification

Core Responsibilities:
Develop programs to reduce work related illnesses and injuries and improve operations productivity. Provide necessary H&S training to management and the line organization
Utilize VPS methodology and develop necessary action plans to address corrective actions in health and safety affairs
Define targets and KPIs; report monthly
Develop and communicate H&S related tools to improve performance and increase efficiency in meeting objectives and ensuring compliance with legal and other requirements
Monitor current and future applicable regulatory requirements, perform regulatory impact evaluations and implementation planning, while at the same time, ensuring operational management is informed of all potential impacts, and monitor the performance of assigned operations or area of responsibility against regulatory requirements and specific H&S objectives of the company
Develop and maintain strategic plans jointly with business partners, and manage activities to minimize liability and/or exposure to the company for environmental, health and safety issues
Administer H&S related language in contractual agreements with labor union. Maintain effective relationships with union safety representation and other union representatives
Establish facility goals, monitor program effectiveness, provide data and/or progress reports to management, and develop/manage corrective actions for the facility
Maintain and communicate H&S performance information to company management as directed or requested
Work closely with regulatory agencies and community groups to secure our reputation as a leader in Safety and Environmental performance
Establish global and local networks to secure consistency and standards throughout the organization
Coordinate and communicate H&S activities with the Global and US H&S Center of Expertise, including representing VPT NA on the US H&S Coordination Group
Participate in Powertrain and VPT NA Working Groups related to H&S matters
Environmental duties may be assigned as needed
May have responsibility for direct reports.

Preferred Qualifications:
HS&E Certifications (CIH, CHMM, etc.) Experience working in a unionized environment
Knowledgeable about WCM
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

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