Environmental Health & Safety Leader

Actylis is a global solutions provider with over 75 years of experience, specializing in streamlining the management of critical ingredients and raw materials for our business partners.

 

We offer both sourcing and manufacturing solutions tailored to meet diverse and evolving needs, ensuring a reliable, agile, and secure supply network. Our commitment to customization allows us to create flexible solutions, whether it’s a unique specification, custom packaging, or tailored logistics strategies.

 

With deep expertise in quality and regulatory compliance, sourcing and logistics management, analytical services, and R&D support, we reduce complexities and mitigate risks, empowering our partners to focus on growing their business.

 

In furtherance of that goal, Actylis is seeking new members of the team. This expansion, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for challenge and growth, make Actylis the ideal place to work and thrive. We hope you’ll consider joining us!

 

Position Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Leader is responsible for assisting the Director, Global Environmental Health & Safety and Actylis Buffalo Site Director with tasks related to health, safety, and environmental hazards in the workplace as well as administrative needs for recordkeeping, audits, and EHS training.

Responsibilities will include:

•    Responsible for preparing and conducting the monthly EHS meetings and on-site compliance training. 
•    Report EHS regulatory requirements applicable site to Federal and State applicable authorities (OSHA, EPA, DOT, any other local government authority as required).
•    Monitor the EHS regulatory requirements (Federal, State and Local) as applicable.
•    Administer SDS management which includes working with internal sources as well as corporate regulatory for new product SDS development and periodic reviews of existing documents. 
•    Facilitate and perform Risk Assessments in conjunction with department heads 
•    Consolidate the site Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), report to all site employees and to Global Director, EHS monthly.
•    Assist Global Director, EHS to monitor industry regulatory standards and best practices.
•    Assist in the development of safety guidelines and communicate to the organization. 
•    Responsible for reviewing incidents, near misses and safety concerns, conducting investigations and assisting with appropriate preventive/corrective actions.
•    Communicating and sharing the incidents, near misses and safety concerns across the site as lessons learned and opportunities for improvements.
•    Escalate findings and recommendations from EHS audits and inspections (Corporate, Internal or External) to the Site Director. 
•    Liaise with the site Department Heads to ensure EHS audits and inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies are minimized and corrected.
•    Liaise with the site Department Heads to maintain all logs and documentation associated with EHS permits and regulatory requirements.
•    Liaise with the site Department Heads to maintain and update as needed SOPs for all safe work practices and equipment.
•    Maintain filing systems regarding corporate EHS policy and programs. 
•    Facilitate the implementation and monitoring of contractors in conjunction with relevant department heads.
•    Ensure all employees are trained according to their hazard exposure groups and corporate and site-specific training matrices.
•    Ensure the site is aligned with the EHS Corporate guidelines and initiatives.
•    Practice proactive safe working techniques and re-enforce the EHS policies, guidelines, and procedures as set out by the Company
 

Required Experience & Knowledge

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Safety, or related field preferred.
•    3 or more years of relevant EHS experience required. 
•    Knowledge of chemical/industrial hygiene. 
•    Experience with common manufacturing equipment (reactors, dryers, etc.) is preferred. 

•    Strong problem solving and facilitation skills. 
•    Ability to quickly prioritize projects & workload. 
•    Comfortable working in a fast-paced cross-functional team.
•    Balance administrative and functional tasks
•    Must be highly detail-oriented and organized, able to work both independently and as a team player.
•    Effectively communicate with peers and interdepartmental colleagues
•    Proficiency with Microsoft suite

Physical Demand

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