Clarios has an exciting opportunity to lead the Environmental, Health and Safety function at the Oconee facilities of Clarios. Oconee facilities include a plastic injection molding operation, a lead based power grid manufacturing operation and a warehouse. Located in beautiful Oconee County amid the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Keowee.

What you will do:

In this role you will have oversight and accountability for the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) operations at The Oconee County, South Carolina sites. In this role you will partner with other members of the plant management staff and regional EHS leadership teams to ensure seamless implementation of Global, Regional, and plant EHS standards, practices, systems, and tools and will serve as the general subject matter expert for EHS operations. This role is both strategic and tactical with daily plant floor Gemba walks partnering with plant employees, safety committees, supervision, engineering and leadership to ensure comprehension and embody partnerships for a committed and principled EHS culture.

How you will do it:

• Partner other members of you're the Plant Leadership Team, Clarios EHS Leadership and regional subject matter experts as well as the broader plant operations team to develop site specific execution plans that deliver on our operational and EHS strategies.
• Engage with all levels of employees to identify EHS opportunities and risks and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve safety and sustainability.
• Be accountable for and lead the implementation of the plant's EHS programs and processes including all OSHA written programs and associated requirements/training.
• Responsible for ISO14000 and 45000 programs partnering with quality for a comprehensive ISO compliant management system.
• Directly participate in EHS improvement activities, incident investigations, workers compensation claim management.
• Ensure appropriate PPE is available for all shifts at all times.
• Work with other departments to identify and implement engineered solutions to reduce and eliminate hazards.
• Keep abreast of applicable international, state, local and corporate EHS requirements, communicate to plant staff and take necessary actions to maintain compliance.
• Implement a communication strategy across your plant that reinforces a high level of EHS awareness and ownership at all levels of the plant.
• Validate program and process implementation with hourly staff, team leaders, supervisors, and plant management. 
• Review contract documentation for jobs meeting large project criteria for relevant issues that may affect the execution of the EHS programs at the plant. 
• Oversee EHS technical, management, and process training for all levels of employees based on specific needs and requirements.  Training may include the business' strategies and goals, technical H&S and program information, injury trend data, and regulatory information and contractor training.
• Track and communicate EHS performance metrics including goals and the core processes (i.e. audits, events, training, etc.).
• Guide Plant Management and hourly staff in analyzing incidents and their related trends, including injuries, blood leads, internal spills, external releases, potential permit non-compliances, compliance with reporting deadlines and regulatory inspections, to ensure that root causes, complete risk assessments, and associated preventative measures are identified and implemented in a timely manner.
• Represent the EHS function in obtaining approval for needed capital and expenses to address EHS risks and opportunities.
• Ensure prompt escalation of EHS issues to Business, Operational, and EHS Leadership.

What we look for:

• Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Industrial Safety, Occupational Safety, or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in an Environmental, Health & Safety leadership role in a manufacturing environment. 
• Knowledge of ISO14001 and 45000 standards.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Travel may occasionally be necessary (approximately 1 -2 times per year)