EHSQ Manager

The Role:

The EHSQ Manager leads the EHS and Quality departments from a ZERO EHS impact philosophy. The EHS Manager serves as the primary interface between the site and regulatory authorities. Responsible for management, implementation and improvement of Local, State, and Federal regulatory compliance programs and management of investigation and auditing processes. Reinforces the SI Brand Promise and its RC14001 standards, adheres to EHS safety protocols, and all other required SI and regulatory standards. Accountable for ensuring the site’s EHS regulatory filings are updated, orderly and in compliance. Responsible for ensuring the quality of production inputs from receipt of raw materials, to the sale of finished products. Reinforces the SI Brand Promise and its lSO 9001 standards, adheres to EHS safety protocols, and all other required GPM and regulatory standards. Responsible for creating, cultivating, and embedding a culture of Continuous Improvement to further the SI Group Brand promise and SI Operational Excellence. Responsible for identifying and engaging team members in developmental activities to stimulate long-term individual and organizational growth and performance.         

How You Will Make an Impact:

Site Management 

• Serves as member of Site Leadership Team
• Collaborates with other functional leaders to identify, prioritize, and solve problems to support achievement of site goals and objectives
• Anticipates future requirements for site and develops and implements strategic plans to meet those requirements

EHSQ Manager Role

• Ensures EHS compliance and continuous improvement in EHS performance
• Ensures department goals are aligned with site business imperatives
• Develops budget plans following a zero-based approach and manages EHS and Quality costs

EHS Department Leader Role

• In conjunction with the site management team, provides site level policies/procedures for EHS management, performance and strategy
• Ensures site compliance with government regulations, company EHS standards and site procedures
• Owns relationship and communication with external regulatory agencies and provides necessary follow-up for inspections by regulatory agencies
• Accountable for and Site SME of all programs related to Environmental, Health, Safety Training and Security, for example: Process Safety Management, RC14001, Plant security, Management of Change, Incident Investigations, Action Item Closure and Site Regulatory Compliance Matters
• Maintains high level of readiness and emergency preparedness, provides for the appropriate testing, maintenance and replacement of all equipment and personnel necessary to meet the needs of the site
• Performs regular hazard analysis and event investigations to identify safety risks to people or SI operations, and recommends solution to reduce or resolve

Quality Department Leader Role

• Provides site strategy for quality management including policy/procedure development, analytical data sets, and in process quality control (CPK).
• Responsible for execution of raw material and finished good testing and COA generation
• Establish and monitor KPIs for laboratory and plant performance
• Provides oversight of laboratory and serves as equipment owner of analytical equipment and laboratory facilities
• Manages customer relationship with focus on product specifications, complaints and responses.
• Regularly assess and evaluate supplier quality processes to ensure alignment with SI quality standards; apply corrective action accordingly
• Active participation in any regional QA associated initiatives (internal/external)

Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement

• Drives LEAN/Six Sigma, continuous improvement of processes and operations for increased productivity and efficiency (Operational Excellence)
• Grow a culture of continuous improvement (CI) by consistently embedding CI into meetings, trainings, processes, and systems
• Ensures that EH&S work is accomplished through defined, measured, and continuously improved work processes; identifies and leverages EHS best practices

Ignite Impossible in People

• Clarifies and constantly reinforces SI’s vision, mission, and values
• Effectively models leadership through personal exhibition of SI’s Value-Based Behavioral Competencies
• Accountable for recruiting, retaining, and developing high quality talent within department
• Demonstrates strong personal awareness along with ability to influence and lead multiculturally
• Engages all employees in SI Group’s CI culture
• Management of union-related activities where applicable

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:

• Bachelor’s degree, in technical field or demonstrated equivalency
• Minimum (5) years’ experience leading and contributing to compliance and regulatory policy and program development in Manufacturing
• Environmental and Safety Management, OSHA, and other relevant regulations
• ISO 9001, 1400, RC1400 knowledge certification; ISO Auditor; cGMP certifications preferred