Environmental Health & Safety Manager chez Pratt Industries

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Why choose Pratt?

• Our Culture:
• 85,000 trees
• 35 million gallons of water
• 20 million KWH of electricity
• 5,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions
• 16,500 cubic yards of recyclable materials from the ending in the landfill
• Growth/Development - we believe strongly in investing in our talented people as we know that their success means our collective success.
• Family - we view each of our fellow coworkers as extended family and are proud to welcome each of you.
• Sustainability - Pratt Industries' is the world's largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, and we continue to invest in sustainability.  
• Currently, we save Daily for these benefits:
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits on the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• 401(K) Company matching contribution after 90 days of service.
• Full tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing/parenting leave after 12 months of service.
• Growing Team - year over year, Pratt expands its customer base, the number of facilities it operates, and the number of talented team members it employs.
• Business Model - Our "Close the Loop" model allows us to help the environment, our people, and our communities.

Responsible for all company environmental and safety programming and training at Minnesota Corrugated Box.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)

Oversee and develop company safety programs

Report out any incidents in accordance with company procedure

Investigate incidents, involve appropriate team members

Lead safety inspections, meetings, and training programs

Conduct new-hire safety orientation program

Lead Hearing Conservation Program

Deliver injury treatment: provide first aid if necessary, transport to medical facility, monitor medical care

Monitor light duty program: develop jobs; communicate with physician/doctor, etc.

Complete and maintain all paperwork with regards to work-related incidents

Assist with the purchasing safety equipment and systems

Apply OSHA regulations where applicable, keep the location in compliance

Responsible for facility fire protection systems and subsequent training

Maintain membership in applicable safety associations to stay informed of new developments and trends

Develop rapport with locations plant employees and management members

Prepare legal notices, postings, and reports as required by government and regulatory bodies, including OSHA logs

Conduct inspections; fire suppression systems, eyewashes, etc.

Conduct contractor on-site safety training program

Be liaison between site and corporate levels for communication of updates, policy changes, etc.  

With the assistance of site management and the Corporate Environmental Department, ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations at the site.

Communicate with government agencies (IDEM,EPA)

Conduct required environmental inspections, sampling, and monitoring.

Prepare and submit required environmental reports, including air emissions inventories, wastewater discharge monitoring reports, storm water reports, hazardous chemical inventories, and Form R reports for the site.

Monitor site changes and permit renewals; and implement actions at facilities to maintain compliance with permit, plans, registrations, and regulations.

Maintain environmental records and the site’s Environmental Management and Information System (EMIS)

Implement site employee environmental training programs.

Knowledge of air permit compliance reporting, wastewater permitting and reporting, storm water permitting and compliance, spill prevention, and Tier II and TRI reporting required.

Comply with company policies and procedures

Additional duties as assigned by management

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE-  

Two years of experience in the Occupational Safety field, manufacturing preferred

Clear, concise oral and written communication skills

BS degree in Occupational Safety/Environmental or related field

Experience in the Safety/Environmental field in the paper industry preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS-

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, manuals, regulations, and codes

Ability to write business reports and correspondence

Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, contractors, employees and outside officials to the company

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS-  

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value. Able to apply concepts of algebra and geometry along with basic math (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing)

REASONING ABILITY-

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

 Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

TECHNICAL SKILLS-

Ability to gather information and perform root cause analysis and problem solving

Ability to create reports for review by upper management

Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Quality Standards (e.g. ISO 9001/2000 and EMS 14001)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS-

OSHA Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS-

Employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear

Employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, feel; and reach with hands and arms

The employee is occasionally required to sit

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT-

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes of airborne particles

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud