EHS Specialist

WHAT'S NEW WITH APTAR

We have an exciting position open in Mukwonago, WI:Plant EHS Specialist

THIS IS HOW YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS

Represent the OE EHS&S pillar in a site(s) with a focus on safety. Ensure that local, regional and national regulatory requirements are met and that initiatives are implemented, utilized and developed within the site(s). Support the local management and local OE EHS&S Environmental Leader responsible in implementing defined initiatives and transformation towards a regional and global Aptar EHS&S approach.

The Plant Safety Specialist provides leadership and direction to achieve the safety workplace vision through management commitment and employee ownership. Support a behavioral based safety culture and leads employees and management to implement and execute safety culture. Ensure safety and environmental health systems effectively address facilities risk profile. Independently takes actions to drive continual improvement in both Safety and Health performance and practices, while managing complex problems and coordinating the implementation of innovative solutions.

• Maintain Aptar's global EHS Management System and corresponding Global, Regional and site-level Strategies.
• Ensure communication is effective and timely; that EHS&S reporting is made according to Aptar policy and that the site(s) communication EHS&S information as requested.
• Maintain and improve upon existing safety and health related programs and activities
• Contributes to the implementation of behavioral based safety programs
• Identify and abate hazardous conditions or actions at plants that may cause injury, illness or property damage.
• Encourages plant management to establish changes in safety objectives and plan programs to achieve objectives and integrate safety into the culture of the organization.
• Assist the plant in managing safety programs, planning, organizing, budgeting, and tracking execution of activities to achieve safety objectives or to implement administrative or technical controls that will eliminate or reduce hazards.
• Executes all safety related trainings in plant
• Develop and empower safety committees at each facility to support the plant safety program
• Support the plant leadership in meeting their safety obligations
• Conduct EHS audits at site. Ownership for plant-level EHS&S compliance audits, findings through to closure and corrective action planning to maintain conformity.
• Ensure that mandatory safety and health standards are satisfied.
• Coordinate site representatives and support them in reaching measurable targets; provide technical training and support
• Work with engineering to control hazards such as noise, chemical exposures, or biological hazards that can create harm.

• Ensure that any dangerous chemicals and other products are procured, stored, and disposed of in ways that prevent fires, exposure to or harm from these substances.
• Ensure that there are procedures in place to protect from any undesirable releases of harmful materials into the air, water or soil.
• Remain aware of the regulatory landscape, alerting Aptar corporate and other affected sites to changing regulations before they happen.
• Perform accident investigations to determine the facts related to an accident or incident based on witness interviews, site inspections and collection of other evidence, and report findings.
• Take necessary actions to eliminate hazard or unsafe work procedure in the future. Ownership of safety-related reporting and recordkeeping, proactively addressing incident root cause with corrective and preventative action plans and corresponding initiatives.
• Organize, train and coordinate skilled employees regarding emergencies such as fires, accidents, rescues, natural disasters, first aid, CPR or other incidents.
• All other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING ON THE JOURNEY

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor's degree and equivalent experience required. A degree in safety, Safety and Environmental Management strongly preffered.

Experience

• Current knowledge of emerging EHS legislation regionally and experience proactively responding to legislation changes
• 3 - 5 years' experience in supporting safety, health, and environment issues and conducting accident investigations.
• Must have working knowledge of Federal OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Marginal Job Functions (Not fundamental job duties)

• Strong ability to influence non-direct reports
• Capability to train people in EHS&S methodologies
• Ability to translate complex information into simple action
• Strong results orientation, leadership capabilities and overall structured way of working
• Ability to collaborate with and influence others without a direct reporting relationship
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to convert informational data into action plans
• Strong customer service and responsiveness to others
• Sense of urgency and ability to achieve results
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills