Environment, Health and Safety Manager - Meridan, MS

Managerial Responsibilities· Develop, lead and drive initiatives to assess and minimize workplace risks.· Work with Supervisors, Managers and colleagues to integrate EHS into daily work activities.· Develop and deliver training and/or training tools on all relevant internal EHS initiatives and regulatory requirements.· Coach and mentor Subject Matter Experts in safety to ensure competency.· Advise and provide guidance to plant supervision to identify and correct workplace hazards consistent with Tower and regulatory requirements.· Train managers, supervisors and colleagues in preparing incident reports, identification of root causes and the implementation of corrective actions.· Lead EHS management system and compliance audits to ensure compliance with Tower and regulatory safety and environmental regulations.· Continually improve safety and environmental programs, maintain industrial hygiene practices, improve policies, and procedures through inspections, investigations, training & development.· Maintain records including health and safety inspections and correspondence.· Responsible for completing OSHA recordkeeping requirements and federal/state mandated filings.· Minimize safety incidents through implementation of proactive and innovative processes and programs.· Responsible for maintaining effective safety committees.· Guide and lead activities to implement change in design of machinery, equipment, and work methods to drive ergonomic improvements.· Assure all safety devices are properly in place, functional, and utilized.· Support and assist with plant activities to achieve quality, productivity and cost reduction goals.· Support and assist with plant activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registrations.· Adherence to all company policies and procedures (eg. Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II procedures, etc.)· Support corporate EHS audit process by participating in plant EHS audits at other Tower North American Operations.· Remain up to date and informed on existing and proposed changes to environmental and safety regulations and requirements that are applicable to the plant.Required SkillsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS· Bachelors Degree in a safety related field or environmental science; Master's degree preferred.· Professional Safety or Environmental certification (CSP, CHMM) preferred.· Minimum of seven (7) or more years of experience in a similar role within a plant environment.· Specific knowledge in several environmental, health and safety processes and practices (OSHA) and state requirements, ergonomics, ISO 14001, etc.) Solid background in ergonomics· Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.· Strong computer skills are required; including macro enabled workbooks.· Ability to objectively assess problems· Data analysis skills including familiarity with pivot tables, DMAIC process, statistical analysis·