Environmental Health & Safety Manager

South San Francisco, CA, United States

Job Title Environmental Health & Safety Manager Location El Camino - South San Francisco, CA 94080 US (Primary)

Job Description Work is Sweet!

Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.

See's is a leader in the confectionary industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA.

**POSITION OBJECTIVE:**

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, managing and leading implementation of company-wide strategy and programs to improve EHS performance. The EHS Manager will work closely with the plant management team, Human Resources, Maintenance, Sanitation and consultants.

**POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:**

- Develops, improves and supports the company wide safety program designed to reduce the number and severity of work related injuries, illnesses and workers compensation claims.

- Ensures that Sees complies and operates under all state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines regarding safety. Represents Sees in interactions with OSHA and other safety related regulatory agencies, including but not limited to developing proactive communication protocols.

- Works with all Sees leadership team members and business units to continually enhance a safety-oriented culture, through utilizing effective communication, continuous improvement principles and building appropriate systems and processes.

- Provides direction to or manages third party vendors that provide safety and industrial hygiene services, and/or loss control services.

- Conducts site safety audits and job safety analyses for manufacturing operations, including but not limited machine guarding, fall protection compliance, lock out/tag out, employee safety observations and gap assessments.

- Develops and implements safety training programs that ensure adequate training is completed prior to interactions with equipment, including new equipment or changes to existing equipment. Trains managers and hourly associates on relevant content for their responsibilities.

- Establishes protocols and framework to collect data related to all work related accidents, incidents and near misses; reviews and analyzes all data, identifies and prioritizes risks and corrective actions .

- Develops and/or enhances on-site investigation procedures; conducts, trains and delegates such investigations to ensure they provide data and metrics that can be utilized to improve the safety program.

- Applies evaluative tools for benchmarking job tasks and develops mitigation strategies for common risk factors, e.g. National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) Work Practice Guide, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Hand Strain Index.

- Recognizes safety training needs; designs and delivers effective safety training programs. Ensures compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) required training.

- Develops and administers recognition program for safety excellence and improvement.

- Provides technical advice, coaching, guidance and mentoring to employees and line management on safety initiatives and other safety related matters.

- Key partner in monthly Safety Committee meetings; leads efforts to keep Sees Injury and Illness Prevention Program and Sees Emergency Action Plan up to date and in compliance with regulations.

- Manages industrial hygiene activities including hazard assessments, noise monitoring and hearing conservation, confined space entry and personal protective equipment requirements.

- Establishes procedures for maintaining and updating SDS manuals; distributes to all appropriate work areas and shops and provide training as necessary.

- Proposes policies and establishes and manages programs and processes for measuring and improving Environmental performance such as natural resource consumption and waste creation.

- Identifies and evaluates Safety and Environmental performance versus industry benchmarks and ensures plans and programs are capable meeting agreed goals.

- Establishes and improves processes and systems for documentation and records demonstrating compliance with regulatory compliance, Safety and Environmental Policies. Maintains accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines

- Completes special projects as required.

- Establishes principles for change and maintains change momentum through employee communication, engagement and development. Also learns from, measures and sustains change results.

- Responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance technology and innovation that will improve departmental effectiveness.

- Collaborates with EHS Manager of other facilities to align programs and maximize synergies.

- All Sees staff must be committed to the companys core principles and workplace values, including a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Job Requirements **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

- Minimum 5 years previous experience in a safety management role for a manufacturing and/or distribution business, food industry experience preferred.

- Comprehensive and current knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing safety rules and regulations.

- Bachelors degree in Operations, Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety and/or other related fields.

- Professional designation of Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent work experience.

- Proven ability to effectively work with and generate positive outcomes with employees at all levels of a diverse workforce.

- Ability to maintain highest levels of judgement, integrity and confidentiality.

- Demonstrated ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely with all employees at all levels in both written and oral communications.

- Excellent problem solving skills, inherent intellectual curiosity and ability to work constructively with others.

- Strong PC skills utilizing a variety of software and operating systems/applications.

- Proven **ability to learn new technologies** quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively and in a positive manner.

- Physical ability to handle the essential functions of the job including standing, walking, talking for prolonged periods of time; occasional periods of twisting, bending, stooping; frequent lifting and moving up to 20 pounds.

- Frequent overnight and out of area travel required.

- Bilingual English plus Spanish or Chinese preferred

See's is an EOE

Sees will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).

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