The Hershey Company Reese plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups & Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment. Under limited supervision, directs the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive environmental, health, safety and security programs, policies and procedures that are compliant and promote continuous improvement. Provides the leadership, direction, and support necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, stat... more details
Job Location: Hershey, PA
Summary:
The Hershey Company Reese plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups & Kit Kat, in a high-speed complex environment.
Under limited supervision, directs the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive environmental, health, safety and security programs, policies and procedures that are compliant and promote continuous improvement.
Provides the leadership, direction, and support necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and standards to meet or exceed relevant internal and external safety, environmental & security standards in a manner consistent with sound business practice.
The position may direct the work of other salary or hourly persons and/or consultants.
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and direction in the development, administration, and maintenance of EHS compliance and continuous improvement program elements
Serve as liaison with applicable external regulatory agencies and coordinate and follow-up on EHS audits to ensure satisfactory compliance. Ensure all required reports are completed and submitted as required
Develop and administer the facility EHS management systems including employee participation, hazard analyses, safe operating procedures, training, risk management, loss control, spill prevention, hazardous waste, DOT hazardous materials, emissions, emergency planning (EPCRA) and all other key system elements
Facilitate compliance with facility, regional, corporate, and regulatory environmental & safety standards and guidelines through audits, inspections, recordkeeping, and data documentation
Assist management with investigations, provide recommendations for corrective or preventive measures, and ensure that accurate environmental and injury/illness records are maintained
Maintain a current working knowledge of EHS regulations and laws to provide expertise for EHS assessments, capital projects, work orders, and general EHS related problem solving at the site, regional and corporate level as needed
Manage salary, hourly and contract personnel to perform day to day functions with direct oversight of the WWPT (Wastewater Pre-Treatment Systems).
Support staff and personnel development for goal alignment, prioritization of work and coaching for effective performance
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with all levels within the organization from corporate, regional and plant management to supervisors and hourly employees in the production areas
Ability to effectively manage personnel and budget to meet targeted objectives
Detailed knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable industry environmental, health and safety standards
Strong analytical skills to evaluate performance metrics and outcomes
Superior communication skills – verbal and written
Ability to manage and train staff including organizing, prioritizing, scheduling daily work and projects and promoting professional development
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to develop multiple solutions to an issue and make valid recommendations for resolution
Ability to understand and execute processes including recognizing customer needs, communicating process changes, measuring, and assessing success and identifying areas of improvement
Ability to work under pressure
Skill in budget preparation and management
Ability to develop and implement environmental and safety policies, programs, and training
Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP computer applications
Knowledge of manufacturing practices and processes
Ability to adjust work hours as needed
Ability to climb ladders and stairs and the ability to lift moderately heavy items such as test equipment or materials
Demonstrated ability to move between tasks and projects on short notice and to quickly change priorities based on customer and department needs, while still meeting project deadlines (Flexibility is key in this role as priorities change quickly)
Ability to work well in a team environment & independently
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Occupational / Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, or other EHS related field preferred; other four-year degrees will be considered
Certification in an EHS related discipline and/or further education is a plus
Master’s degree a plus
Minimum of 10 years of experience in an environment related to EHS program management, preferably in manufacturing
Preference for food, food-related or consumer package goods experience
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