EHS Director; Manufacturing

Job Title: EHS Director
Department: Environmental Health & Safety Team
Shift: Core Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Direct Report: Managing Support Director
Type: Exempt;
Full-time

We are looking for a Director who will lead, coordinate and actively participate in all matters related to Environmental, Health & Safety as the subject matter expert for the Tennessee plant complex. To effectively direct the activities of a staff of EHS professionals to ensure technical and behavioral compliance with all related regulations and drive activities for a safe and environmentally sound workplace.

To stay abreast of EHS related laws and regulations, communicate timely with the management team and modify company documents and/or practices to ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state and local laws.

• Function as the company’s lead advocate for its “Safety Always” culture and vision throughout the organization
• Drive positive employee perception of the company’s personal concern for their well-being through a visible commitment to safety
• Establish and execute company objectives and strategies related to EHS to ensure full compliance
• Develop and monitor key KPI’s for the business, develop strategies to exceed expectations and hold the leadership accountable for compliance
• Develop EHS policies and practices and implement compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems fully consistent with federal, state, local and corporate requirements
• Manage regulatory submittals, permit applications, citation rebuttals & other related correspondence
• Advise management of all significant audit findings and adverse events;
  Provide interim and long-term solutions and avoidance
• Establish and maintain emergency response procedures in accordance with applicable laws to identify the potential for and respond to accidents and emergency situations including reporting and investigation
• Lead continuous improvement activities related to accident and incident rates throughout the TP campus through development of proactive programs and effective implementation to reduce the level of work‑related accidents and/or occupational hazards
• Understand the product and its composition, and develop procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical or other related product hazards
• Engage leadership in training related to their roles in the maintenance of optimal EHS standards
• Build an effective, collaborative approach with operations and maintenance leadership
• Fully support the facility’s ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification and/or recertification efforts
• Drive the effective management of waste materials and products, to appropriately dispose of them, and to ensure a reduction in the production and discharge of waste
• Deploy a strong Environmental Management System to achieve Hankook’s sustainability targets
• Establish and maintain policies for CCTV systems installed inside and outside the plant, ensuring continuous operation and optimal condition
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Education:

• (Required) bachelor's degree
• (Preferred) occupational safety and health major or advanced degree in a related field

Experience:

• (Required) 3+ years of Occupational Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing intensive industry

Language:

• (Required) good command of written and spoken English

Skills & Knowledge:

• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems
• Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
• Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and…