EHS Program Manager

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: 

Drive continuous site EHS, security, and sustainability performance improvement by developing, implementing and training on site and company EHS policies and procedures.  Ensure site EHS compliance through continuous improvement activities such as thorough inspections, investigations, audits, behavioral based observations, corrective actions, and implementing best practices.  Works closely with a network of other EHS professionals and plant department heads as part of the plant leadership team (PLT). 

The Valparaiso site is a highly regulated site, featuring process safety management (PSM) and risk management plan (RMP) requirements along with a wastewater program among other regulations. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that all activities are performed in compliance to local, state, and federal EHS regulatory requirements.
• Serve as EHS representative on the plant leadership team and for external visits and audits.
• Upgrade and maintain PSM & RMP programs and compliance.
• Complete routine regulatory reports and filings: UIC, Tier II, TRI, RMP and others; maintain site permits as needed.
• Ensure EHS systems, procedures, and performance metrics exist, are understood, are implemented, are effective, and being adhered to.
• Analyze and evaluate EHS performance.  Develop strategic improvement plans in collaboration with PLT and corporate EHS to meet or exceed plant, and/or corporate goals.
• Lead, coordinate, and conduct plant EHS & Security training, record keeping, and ensure it is effective. 
• Lead and track incident and injury investigations and resolutions including managing projects.
• Create, review, and/or evaluate from an EHS perspective, process changes and MOC’s.  
• Work with wastewater generators to characterize and qualify their waste for Class 1 deep-well injection in accordance with U.S. EPA regulations.
• Monitor wastewater and solid waste disposal operations ensuring RCRA compliance and efficient operation.
• Develop and lead the sustainability program.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, etc)

• 5+ years’ EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years’ experience working in a PSM and/or RMP facility
• Strong expertise in regulatory compliance systems, regulatory permitting processes, and occupational safety programs.
• Ability to visualize, design, develop, and implement systematic EHS improvements.
• Proficient user of MS Office products
• Must be able to lead directly and by influence
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision are critical.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in a related field (Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, etc)
• 7+ years’ experience in heavy industry such as chemical, paper, refining, etc.
• 5+ years’ experience working in a PSM and RMP facility
• 3+ years’ experience leading others
• EHS related certifications such as OSHA-501, ASP, CSP, MSP, etc
• Underground injection well technology experience
• Certified wastewater operator

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Full Time / Exempt / Days

NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS: 0

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: <10%

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

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