Environmental Health Safety Manager

Environmental Health Safety Manager

The position will develop, implement, and lead Environmental, Health, & Safety activities and programs for the Wichita, Kansas operations. This position will provide support to the Plant Leadership Team in achieving their goal to eliminate work related injuries, protection of the environment, and sustainability efforts. Support includes evaluation of the worksite, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements, proactive analysis of loss experience and recommendations regarding worksite safety practices.

Essential Duties :

• Leads the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program, initiates, and influences integration of EHS policies, programs, and practices into the business.
• Manages activities that drive compliance with EHS regulations and company policies.
• Participates and ensures thorough incident investigations, documentation, and analysis of incidents / injuries; and maintains a follow-up system to ensure corrective actions are promptly implemented.
• Ensures effective EHS related education programs are in place (i.e., new hire, awareness, authorized, management, and contractor training programs) which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness.
• Drives success through the Company's Planning, Engagement, Awareness and Knowledge (PEAK) continuous improvement program.
• Responsible for serving as a technical resource to support associates, at all levels, on safety / environmental related issues.
• Works to develop shared responsibility for program ownership.
• Analyzes and assesses plant safety trend data to drive safety resource allocation to reduce injuries.
• Maintains good relationships with Workers' Compensation TPA's and manages claims, including return to work practices.
• Facilitates, develops, and maintains existing safety programs to improve the SEAL (Safety Excellence and Leadership) assessment score and performance year over year.
• Manages compliance tracking programs, record keeping, and reporting systems (i.e., OHSA Logs, CAPs, Air Inventory, SWP3, SPCC, Tier II, industrial waste, etc.,).
• Responsible for inspecting the facility to detect existing or potential risk to human health or the environment; and recommends corrective or preventative measures where indicated.
• Manages the development of programs / events that build awareness, motivate associates to participate in safety initiatives, safety teams, and improve the overall safety culture of the site for our associates.
• Conducts / participates in department meetings and promotes an open line of communication with other team members.
• Works on other projects and duties as needed or assigned by management.

Technical Experience and other Requirements :

Newell Brands (NASDAQ : NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled are encouraged to apply.