Senior Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety (Tate, US)

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Duration of role: Permanent

Position: 1

Reporting to: Director of Operations

Location: Jessup, MD

 

 

About Us

 

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

 

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

 

We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

 

 

 

About the Role

 

Responsible for leading all facets of Environmental Health and Safety including policy creation, implementation of programs, interpretation, reporting of information, employee training, workers’ compensation administration, OSHA compliance and safety of all workers and other responsibilities as needed. Manages and coordinates Safety Programs and provides leadership and execution of such programs. The candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining a culture of health and safety excellence across our North American facilities.

 

 

What You’ll Do

 

• Provide leadership and direction in the development and implementation of EHS programs across multiple manufacturing plants. Collaborate with plant managers and EHS team members to ensure consistent application of safety standards and practices.
• Evaluate effectiveness of existing EHS programs; determine the need for additional programs.
• Recommend preventive measures to reduce or eliminate industrial accidents and health hazards.
• Manage and maintain ISO 45001 and 14001 standards.
• Manage and maintain plant environmental requirements.
• Develop and implement additional programs as needed or dictated by plant and corporate management - to be in compliance with local, state and federal EHS requirements.
• Coordinate and manage the Safety Committees at each plant and make periodic safety and housekeeping inspections throughout all facilities.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements in safety procedures, risk mitigation, and emergency response planning. Implement best practices to enhance the overall safety performance of each manufacturing plant.
• Maintain and communicate EHS metrics as required, to facility and/or corporate Operations Management - Acting as the Group EHS contact with government EHS agencies and insurers.
• Lead and/or participate in the investigation of employee concerns, EHS Incidents, and Employee Observations/Near Misses, along with corrective action development, implementation, and follow-up.
• Ensure that OSHA and CCOHS requirements are met.
• Prepare monthly safety committee meeting agenda and coordinate monthly meetings.
• Design/Deliver safety trainings at all plants including fork truck training and Hazardous Material Communication
• Track all safety training and licenses to ensure compliance with expiration dates.
• Maintain and keep current training documentation.
• Design and maintain New Hire Safety Orientation program including providing the required training for newly hired teammates.
• Manage site Property Loss Prevention activities.
• Handle all Workers’ Compensation matters including ensuring accident reporting procedures are followed at all fa