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The Clorox Company Plant EHS Manager in Wheeling, Illinois
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Your role at Clorox:
As a member of the Wheeling Hidden Valley Plant Leadership Team, the plant Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager will influence and drive development, implementation, and sustainability of a comprehensive environmental, health and safety compliant and “Zero Loss” culture.
In this role, you will:
Drive safety process improvement projects and programs focused on reducing at-risk conditions and behaviors while working to build a “Zero Loss” safety culture
Support and lead development of plant EH&S strategy
Lead safety culture change, focusing on mindsets, behaviors and capabilities
Raise the level of hazard awareness and lower risk tolerance across the plant
Engage everyone on an emotional as well as rational level. Be viewed by customers as providing support and solutions to EH&S needs
Lead EH&S team and committee
Provide mentoring and coaching to leadership, technical support, and operating teams to drive safe decisions at the floor level.
Drive application of best practices
Lead EH&S education/awareness through training, development, and communication to drive compliance with national, state and local regulatory requirements
Facilitate/manage safety improvement through the use of improvement methodology tools
Develop and train assigned group or plant EH&S leads, ensuring they have the regulatory and technical knowledge and ability to provide day-to-day EH&S support
Partner with corporate EH&S team to make sure plant fully implements Clorox EH&S standards and to obtain support for plant EH&S needs
Engage local human resources on work-related injuries/worker’s compensation claims
Achieve “World class” EH&S results, making sure plant results are at or better than goal, through effective communications and process adherence, including injuries, notices of violation, spills, and environmental incidents and effective reporting with risk reduction follow-up to prevent recurrence
Support establishment metrics to support the achievement of EH&S goals
Conduct on-site EH&S assessments
Observe plant activities and communicate out-of-compliance behaviors or conditions, taking immediate action to ensure compliance
Develop and lead Zero Waste to Landfill strategy
Manage the INTELEX EH&S system and troubleshoot any issues. Assist the site to encourage system usage
Create processes to create a safe working environment throughout the plant
Develop and execute safety incident investigation process to drive root cause analysis and action planning to eliminate future risks
Coordinate, implement, and maintain the highest level of compliance with OSHA and Clorox standards
Be the point of contact for safety & environmental inspectors and maintain a professional relationship with them.
Complete timely environmental regulatory reporting
Collaborate to make sure site capital and investment plans support top-priority EH&S needs
Provide input to operations for safe employee/machine engagement as equipment, improvements/new technology are introduced
Drive environmental initiatives to support sustainability goals
What we look for:
≥5 years proven performance developing, implementing, managing and achieving health & safety deliverables
Working knowledge of environmental regulatory management
5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Leading safety programs to achieve Zero Incidents
Building Safety Culture, analyzing trend data, and building programs to improve performance as well as to prevent incidents
Mentoring teams, motivating employees, coaching senior management
Designing and supplying meaningful leading and lagging metric data for the organization is also desired
Implementation of safety programs
Safety project management
Language: English primary with excellent written communications skills
Leadership and influence with Associates through all leadership levels, with a proven ability to partner to deliver total results
Thorough understanding and working knowledge of regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with World Class Manufacturing tools (i.e. Lean Mfg., Six Sigma, Autonomous maintenance, Focused Improvement, Kaizen, SMED, etc.) a plus
Workplace type:
This position requires a fully onsite work model
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.
At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .
[U.S .]Additional Information:
At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.
We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.
–Zone A: $86,600 - $161,900
–Zone B: $79,400 - $148,400
–Zone C: $72,100 - $134,900
All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.
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Who we are.
We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.
This is the place where doing the right thing matters.
Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.
Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .
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