Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

Safety

• Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
• Lead the development, monitoring, and use of data to apply a continuous improvement mindset that will ensure environmental, health and safety programs are world class
• Develop controls for identified hazards and coordinate the implementation of controls from hazard analysis
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA requirements and regulations throughout all A.I. facilities
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies and procedures
• Identify, evaluate, and provide guidance on eliminating hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace utilizing root cause analysis
• Conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices
• Manage the corrective actions and ensure the improvements are implemented timely
• Provide direction for all compliance regulations
• Develop, implement and train compliance plans for all OSHA regulations:
  • Lock Out/Tag Out            
  • Safety Inspections
  • Employee Right to Understand
  • Forklift and Crane Operator Training
  • Fire and Emergency Evacuation
  • Minnesota AWAIR
  • Hazard Communication
  • Noise Exposure
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Portable Fire Extinguisher
  • Emergency Responders
  • Haz Mat Operator levels
• Monitor, revise and implement ongoing updates in safety regulations, laws or reporting requirements
• Plan, develop, implement and deliver all safety training for new employee orientation and annual required programs
• Develop annual safety and health goals, and provide direction and accountability to those goals
• Work with the site leadership at every A.I. facility while providing a clear direction on EHS requirements
• Communication and provide leadership and direction to Safety Committees at all sites
• Review all safety committee meeting minutes and safety inspection reports
• Promote safety and health awareness through use of internal company communication tools such as TV monitors, newsletters, monthly safety share, team huddle meetings, education, etc.
• Work with department leadership to develop safety goals and programs
• Use data and research best practices and/or programs to continuously move all locations to being world class in the area of environmental, health and safety
• MNStar compliance
  • Develop and implement a safety system in place at APM, AEM and AES that is based on the model at AEC to head in the direction of voluntary compliance as a Star Company
  • Compliance, record keeping, reporting, contractor requirements, data collection and review, and continuous improvements as required to maintain Star compliance
• Workers Compensation
  • Monitor lost-time injuries/illnesses and worker’s compensation claims
  • Lead incident/illness investigations. Reviews incident investigation reports and takes action
  • Review data, statistics, and analyze to develop and implement changes and improvements
  • Case management with HR Team
  • Work in partnership with the department leadership to provide direction on return-to-work
• Develop, coordinate and lead all Safety and Observation Audits. Review audit results and create action/improvement plans to ensure employee health and safety
• Create and train safety-related courses with support from the training department

Environmental

• Develop and implement plans to keep Alexandria Industries in compliance with all city/state/federal and other regulatory agency rules and requirements regarding environmental issues.
  • Solid Waste Management Plan
  • Storm Water Run-off
  • Waste Water Compliance
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • State/Local Environmental Standards
  • Water Wells
  • Air Emissions
  • ARA Reporting
  • Under/Above Ground Petroleum Storage
  • Air Quality
  • Recycling
• Create and manage a system to assure that all permits and licenses, information requests, record keeping and filing required for environmental compliance are current and valid
• Monitor, revise and implement ongoing updates in environmental regulations, laws or reporting requirements

Health

• Coordinate programs with HR Manager to promote and positively impact employee well-being
• Ability to travel to all locations (15-20%)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education:
   • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Safety or related program required
2. Experience:
   • 5+ years of experience in environmental safety or safety in a manufacturing environment
   • 3+ years of experience in Project Management
3. Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   • High level of technical expertise
   • Ability to apply skills to continuous improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety
   • Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
   • Strong written and verbal communication skills
   • Strong planning, organizational and implementation skills
   • Collaborative with a team-player mindset
   • Ability to provide exceptional leadership and support to team members
   • Ability to effectively manage people and processes
   • Ability to take part in continuous education and training
   • Flexible scheduling of hours is necessary to meet 24/7 hour demands of the company

Starting salary range: $100,000-$112,000

BENEFITS

• A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
• Group Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
• Company Provided Work Uniforms
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE Reimbursement