Health, Safety, & Environmental Manager (1823)

• Title:Health, Safety, & Environmental Manager

• Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical ALPOLIC

• Location:Chesapeake, VA

Group Company:

• Mitsubishi Chemical ALPOLIC

Mitsubishi Chemical Alpolic employees are part of a global network of companies, all with a long history of sustained brand recognition and successful, sustained growth. Employee safety and satisfaction are among our top

priorities. Many of our current employees began with the company and remain with the company even today. From machine operators to customer support and sales, Mitsubishi Chemical Alpolic believes the company’s success is shared by every team member regardless of their role.

Our foundation is based on the Japanese word “KAITEKI,” which, in its original concept, means moving forward in the sustainable development of society, people and the planet. Simply put, we care about our people, our products and our customers.

Job Purpose

The HSE Manager is responsible for implementing and supporting comprehensive safety and health programs that reduce injuries, losses, and equipment damage, and for promoting a “Safety First” culture. The Health, Safety & Environmental Manager will also ensure that OSHA and other federal, state, and local regulatory agency compliance requirements are met through effective safety program management and documentation.

Principal Accountabilities

• Design, plan, implement, and evaluate HSE programs and procedures which meet or exceed OSHA and government compliance requirements related to safety, health and environment

• Reduce hazards and associated risks within the organization to reduce work-related injury and illness as well as costs incurred from incidents and accidents

• Monitor the corporate safety program and policies and procedures, seeking to continuously improve year-over-year safety performance, awareness, and behaviors

• Maintain knowledge of OSHA policies, programs, laws, and current issues

• Ensure all state and federal recordkeeping and reporting requirements are met

• Develop, coordinate, and implement safety training materials and programs including required certifications

• Securely and accurately record and maintain employee and safety training records

• LMS Management Administrator

• Actively manage employee injuries by working with all appropriate internal and external contacts including worker's compensation carrier and HR

• Investigate and document all reported incidents and near misses; coordinate and conduct injury review process to determine and correct root causes

• Develop and lead safety audit programs; conduct regular safety inspections, recommend improvement plans, report results, and follow up

• Serve as Team Leader for emergency response, Safety Committee, and incident investigation

• Organize and evaluate on-site drill programs such as evacuation, spill, and first aid

• Assist with risk assessment of new or modified equipment or procedures

• Maintain company and vendor SDS

• Manage & execute responsibilities to comply with air emissions, stormwater, waste, wastewater, and other environmental laws, regulations, and permits. This includes federal, state, and local reporting such as USEPA EPCRA/SARA Form R and Tier II

• Conduct “Right-to-Know” training

• Develop GHS, SDS program, training, and documentation.

• Monitor, evaluate, and support Contractor training programs and compliance

• Issue specialized PPE to qualifying employees such as respirators and fall protection

• Monitor special condition permits including hot work permit and confined space

• Occasional overnight travel for learning opportunities or to support parent company initiatives

• Maintain VPP STAR Certification

• “Open minded” and creative thinking to design and implement effective programs, policies, and services to promote safety and support the organization’s objectives

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

Education:

• Four-year college degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field of study

• Five to seven years of related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Relevant certification preferred

• Visual workplace experience (5S/6S or other)

• VPP experience is a plus

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA safety standard concepts, practices, and procedures

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

• The salary range for this position is $85,696 - $107,120. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits

• Benefits begin on DAY 1!

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

EEO Statement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.