Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Manager

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®.  ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

 

 

 

 

OVERVIEW

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for supporting the environmental, health, and safety processes at the Buffalo site. This individual will lead the EHS efforts based on objectives set forth for the business unit. The position reports directly to the Plant Manager, and has the responsibility of implementation and evaluation of critical safety processes, programs, and procedures to achieve goals, objectives, and continuous improvement related to compliance as well as injury reduction.

 

 

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety Management, Safety Management, Environmental Engineering, Risk Management or a related Technical Field.

• Professional certification (ASP, CSP, etc.) is a plus.

 

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements, manages, and monitors all environmental, health, safety, and programs.
• Works with the management teams and associates to instill a genuine culture of awareness and responsibility at the site
• Provides management team with guidance on EHS regulations in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations.
• Manage workers’ compensation program and the return-to-work program.
• Walk the site on a regular basis to establish EHS presence and provide support.
• Conduct individual and group training and presentations for environmental, health and safety progams/policies and accident prevention.
• Responds to on-site emergencies and incidents.
• Monitors the workplace daily to ensure all activities continually contribute to our EHS goals. 
• Verify that all work is performed in accordance with all internal policies and procedures, contract documents, and good engineering practices.
• Document reports of incidents and record statistical information.
• Work in a team environment where responsibilities for injury/illness prevention, compliance assurance, safety auditing, incident investigation, and employee training are incumbent on both the leadership team and the individual.
• Lead employee engagement efforts including oversight of safety and environmental committees and the internal EHS audits/inspections.
• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements (i.e., air, water, waste, etc.).
• Responsible for responding to and managing corrective actions related to OSHA.
• Creates Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) and develops safe work procedures.
• Oversees site security functions (i.e., access control systems, contractor relationship)
• Leads safety committee meetings
• Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• 5+ years of environmental, health, and safety experience in manufacturing operations.
• Knowledgeable on federal, state, and local regulations as well as relevant consensus standards (e.g., ANSI, NFPA).
• Workers’ Compensation Claims Management Experience.
• Return-To-Work Program Management Experience. 
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Knowledge of Behavioral Safety Auditing techniques.
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis education or experience.  
• Ability to coach and train employees.
• Proficient with Mi