RCM Technologies Looking for Environmental Health & Safety (“EHS”) Manager at Hays, KS Full Time

About RCM:

RCM Technologies is a leading provider of IT Business Solutions and Engineering Services to over 1,000 clients in the commercial and government sectors. RCM partners with clients to define implement and manage a broad range of technologies across multiple platforms, systems, and networks. Our broad geographic presence ensures that a proven and reliable tactical and strategic capability is available and deployable virtually everywhere in North America.

About RCM’s Client:

Our client is a global leader in stored energy solutions being in many vertical-pertinent markets in offering their solutions. They are a proud-cornerstone sponsor of NASCAR and the Penske Racing Team!

Required Experience:

• Develops a comprehensive Safety program focused on behavior-based initiatives. Implements a “Zero Potential safety philosophy across the operation (i.e. proactive approach vs. a reactive approach).
• Oversees an ergonomic program to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and injuries along with push/pull activities. Establishes cross job training initiatives in conjunction with efficient body movements/motions to reduce overutilization injuries.
• Directs blood lead reduction program at the Hays Plant including reducing blood lead risks, presenting information at new hire orientation, conducting monthly blood draws, one-on-one counseling with employees to meet/exceed corporate goals.
• Responsible for hazardous waste management activities including registration, identification, transportation, disposal, internal audits, transport, storage, audits of disposal facilities and training. Maintains overall responsibility to assure that the facility is in compliance with all Haz Mat regulations.
• Manages compliance of Clean Air Act (CAA) Air Permits, Stormwater permits and local Wastewater permits.
• Submits required reports to regulatory agencies and m aintains all related records and documentation to support associated audits and on-site visits. Interacts both verbally and in writing with these agencies on a regular basis and documents all contacts. Communicates all interactions with regulatory agencies to Corporate EHS Management.
• Maintains current knowledge of the regulatory environment through attendance at workshops and seminars and review of The Code of Federal Regulations, The Federal Register, The Code of State Regulations, City Code, trade publications, and other literature.
• Develops Plant manufacturing environmental operating procedures to maintain compliance with laws, rules, and regulations. Recommends course of action and develops procedures for compliance with new and revised laws, rules, and regulations. Leads and coordinates efforts to implement environmental controls designed to prevent emission occurrences.
• Evaluates all new and existing pollution control equipment requirements. Develops specifications and recommends improvements as required. Completes and submits environmental permits to regulatory agencies as required.
• Works with Plant facility maintenance personnel to ensure emission control and treatment systems operate as designed and coordinates corrective measures when issues are found.
• Ensures required environmental monitoring and sampling is conducted in compliance with regulatory standards. Coordinates major environmental monitoring projects.
• Evaluates and documents compliance with customer required environmental specifications.
• Acts as the Plant liaison with the local community, regulatory agencies, and other outside agencies involving environmental issues. Serves as the facility representative to the Local Emergency Planning Agencies. Attends scheduled meetings. Acts as the plant’s primary Emergency Response Coordinator.
• Supports efforts related to Lean Manufacturing (EOS) from an EHS point of view, including gathering performance data, displaying performance data and regularly reporting out data (Daily) at MDI.
• Reviews all capital investments prior to submittal to ensure EHS items are taken into consideration and addressed. Prepares proposed capital expenditures for the budget in coordination with facilities maintenance.
• Coordinates an approved vendor list for on-site work and maintains records of compliance with the Contractor Policy.
• Coordinates a system to ensure all new/modified equipment and processes are reviewed for Safety features and protocol prior to use in Production.
• Ability to communicate confidently in a team environment and at the corporate level.
• Ability to operate in a highly confidential manner with executive a ccess to manufacturing control systems, product and component cost information.
• Demonstrable self-initiative with a clear understanding of overall Company goals and objectives.
• Ability to perform self-directed work and assist EHS personnel as a leader and resource.
• Ability to analyze data, recognize developing trends and prioritize/strategize solutions quickly and accurately.
• Advanced skill in analyzing data and solving problems.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, Corporate visitors, vendors, auditors, customers, and the public.
• Ability to cooperate as a member of the Plant management team, offering EHS expertise, providing perspective on safety, new equipment, new processes and changes within the Plant.

*Knowledge of OSHA, Worker’s Compensation, Environmental (EPA) regulations, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, (KDHE) requirements, must have an in depth understanding of ISO 14001, 9001, EnerSys policies, and other related requirements including;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to offer persuasive positions related to safety conditions, productivity/efficiency and strategic direction.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to direct the work of others providing guidance while maintaining a productive and positive work environment.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to adapt to constant priority/deadline changes and move between tasks efficiently.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certificates, licenses and registrations
• Ability to perform advanced computer tasks including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, database applications and reporting functions of the above.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Health, or the equivalent plus five (5) years of experience in managing environmental and health and safety compliance in a manufacturing environment. Specifically:

• Experience must include maintaining professional, successful relationships with regulatory agencies and agency representatives .
• Demonstrated expertise in knowledge and application of EPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Successful experience in preparing and submitting permits, compliance reports and corporate reports.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Engineering or Environmental Health plus 10 years of progressively more responsible Environmental Health and Safety management positions; Experience in a lead acid battery manufacturing facility preferred. Knowledge of chemical processes helpful.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Usual office environment.
• involves office and factory exposure including occasional exposure to high levels of background noise.
• subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current and exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to keyboard and do computer work 90% of the workday.
• Ability to hear, answer and direct phone calls.
• Ability to sit or stand at workstation.
• Ability to move throughout the Plant.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, Ability to traverse across facility; ascend to raised areas and descend into below grade areas. Body agility is emphasized. The amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary movement.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily wing fingers rather than with the whole hand or am as in grasping.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

EHS SPECIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (exposure to lead dust, acid, etc.)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Employee is required to wear company-issued PPE when on the production floor.
• Participates in regular blood draws to check blood lead, as required per policy.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.