Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager
Company: Ajinomoto Foods North America
Location: Hayward
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading manufacturer
of innovative and healthy frozen foods, with over 50 years of
combined experience in premium branded frozen foods. We are
passionate about what we do, what we make, and the people who make
us great. Our products -- which range from Asian snacks and
entrees, to quick and convenient steamed organic vegetables -- are
distributed in every channel of retail, club and food service. Our
nationally recognized brands continue to experience spectacular
growth as our company expands its product offerings and flavor
profiles. The EHS Manager is responsible for providing technical
environmental, health and safety support to the Ajinomoto Foods
(AFNA) Hayward Plant. Essential functions include evaluating
environmental, safety and health programs and coordinating Plant
activities to support local and corporate objectives. The EHS
Manager will influence behavior and inspire commitment on the part
of all personnel in complying with Ajinomoto safety standards and
maintaining a safe work environment. The EHS Manager will provide
oversight to the Hayward Plant to ensure compliance with all
corporate EHS programs and policies.
Responsibilities
Evaluate Plant safety programs and make recommendations to update
safety practices.
Review process-operating procedures and provide input for safety
and health considerations.
Participate in new process reviews, including process hazard
analyses, operator training, etc.
Work with FSQA and Human Resources to develop and maintain
trainings records and renewal calendars.
Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard
Analysis) and new equipment introductions.
Develop and maintain equipment specific LOTO procedures and conduct
employee training.
Assist with the completion of administrative programs for the
preparation, distribution and maintenance of written programs,
policies, procedures and records such as SDS, lockout/tag out
procedures and OSHA reporting.
Support Behavior Based Safety (BBS) in driving participation,
supplying critical data, coaching, and providing supervisor
support.
Review and report injury/illness and near-miss incident
investigation reports and follows up as necessary.
Support incident case management activities as necessary or
directed
Lead post-accident investigations, RCA and mitigation.
Ensures compliance with regulatory environmental, health and safety
requirements, such as PSM, RMP, SWPPP, etc.
Support management's efforts to ensure compliance with Safety
Program expectations by identifying and informing management of
compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities
through the completion of daily, weekly and monthly audits and
inspections.
Monitor safety and health regulations and provide technical support
to the plant to ensure compliance with federal and state safety and
health regulations.
Engage in TPM to support and lead continuous improvement efforts
within and outside your responsible department.
Track and report monthly Safety Scorecard requirements.
Collaborate with Production/Operations to evaluate operation
procedures and analyze data to support continuous improvement.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Subject to the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 and Ajinomoto Food's HIPAA Privacy and
Security policies and procedures, assisting the Ajinomoto Food
health plan with day-to-day activities involving protected health
information, including but not limited to, assisting with employee
claims, coordinating benefits, determining health claim status,
determining eligibility for coverage, budgeting and renewal,
billing and collection activities, obtaining assistance from
third-parties for plan functions, and any other duties delegated by
the HIPAA Privacy or Security Officer.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Safety, or STEM related discipline
required.
Minimum of five (5) years in an environmental, health and safety
role required.
Minimum three (3) years of manufacturing experience preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of the safety and health programs,
policies, risk identification
and control strategies, and federal and state regulations
preferred.
Completion of OSHA 30 course required.
Knowledge of auditing processes (ISO, OSHA, or equivalent guideline
related) preferred.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.
Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on details
required.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others to
achieve desired results.
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team
environment with limited supervision.
Strong leadership, motivational, and presentation skills required.
Annual Salary: $110,000 - $125,000Plus STI: 20% of annual
salaryWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Requirements are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions.) While performing the
duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the
plant. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger;
handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or
balance; speak, hear, taste, and smell. The employee is regularly
required to stand, walk, talk and hear as well as interact with
other employees. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to
10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
focus. Individual must be able to effectively work in a normal
production environment where temperatures and noise levels may
vary. Generally, the incumbent must be able to sit/stand and use a
computer for extended periods of time. AAP/EEO STATEMENT Ajinomoto
Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color,
sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or
mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other
basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is
decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business
need.
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