The Requirements
To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:- A bachelor's degree in Science or the Engineering field.
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10-plus years of experience in the ES&H Engineer function, with at least 2 years of management experience. Quick question for you - click here
- The ability to determine the applicability of federal, state and local regulatory law; EPA, OSHA, NC DENR, FDA, US DOE, IATA DOT and Homeland Security.
- Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Experience with behavior based safety and/or environmental programs.
- Experience in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Experience developing ES&H department budgets, capital plans and annual goals and objectives.
- Experience with Product Stewardship / Global Regulatory applicability assessments.
- Proficiency with technical writing and editing.
- The ability to read and interpret regulations and develop plans for implementation.
- The ability to read engineering drawings, building plans and P&IDs
- Experience in the automotive industry.
- Product Stewardship/Global Regulatory Compliance program management experience.
- Experience in Product Safety, Realization and Commercialization.
- ASSE and/or OSHA compliance workshops or seminars.
- Environmental Regulatory Compliance Workshops or Seminars (air, storm water, wastewater, RCRA/DOT).
- NFPA courses on fire protection systems and life safety code applications.
The Role
Reporting to the Plant Manager, your mission will be to manage all of the environmental, safety and health activities to ensure compliance with all regulations at our Charlotte facility. We take enormous pride in our dedication to safety, so we will look to you to keep this plant safe and maintain and ultimately improve upon these efforts. This position is the key ES&H authority to ensure systems are in place to maintain a safe and healthful work environment; which includes systems to keep this facility in compliance with all of the ES&H requirements, regulations, industry standards and systems to provide ES&H guidance for day-to-day operations.Working closely with a variety of internal departments including Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality, you'll act as an adviser to these groups on projects, tasks and initiatives related to ES&H. You will also be responsible for preparing, maintaining and updating environmental policy and procedure manuals and will be expected to stay abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that may impact the facility. In a nutshell, you will work to ensure site compliance with all ES&H regulations at all times.
You will be involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and will make recommendations accordingly. Additionally, you will also be involved with coordinating the development of the ES&H aspects of the chemical procurement and hazardous waste handling, shipping, storage and disposal. You will leverage your experience and safety skills to ensure these tasks are all completed with the utmost attention to detail and safety. Quick question for you - click here
As Manager, ES&H, you will have 2 direct reports -- an Environmental Coordinator and ES&H Coordinator. You will also have a dotted-line reporting relationship with our Global ES&H Manager for Corporate goals, directives and progress reporting. You will supervise, review and drive the personal development of your team.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Why Celgard
High visibility impact -- we are building a culture of continuous improvement, so you'll have the opportunity to partner with different groups in an effort to always be evaluating and improving processes and functions throughout the plant. The work you do not only affects the entire plant but has the potential to make a positive difference in daily operations.Autonomy and support -- you'll enjoy a good deal of latitude in handling your projects, and we'll look to you to be resourceful in solving problems. At the same time, there is plenty of support from the Plant Manager, Engineering and other areas.
Career development -- this is a high profile role and your successes will be noticed. Celgard dynamically stewards its resources, particularly our most important resource: our people. Because of our unique market niches and proprietary technologies, we prefer to promote from within whenever possible and constantly look for training and continuous education opportunities. For example, the person previously in this role was recently appointed the Celgard Global ES&H Manager.
A recognized green leader -- Celgard separators are widely used in diverse markets, helping people remain mobile while minimizing environmental impact. In recognition of our leadership, President Barak Obama chose Celgard's Charlotte headquarters to host a town hall meeting on April 2, 2010.
Strong growth -- Celgard and Polypore continue to grow: we expanded even during the recession, and Polypore's 2010 revenues were up 19% over 2009. In addition:
- In 2009 we received a matching grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of the US EDV market. This funding is supporting construction of a new facility in Concord, NC as well as expansion at our Charlotte plant.
- In 2008 we acquired a new technology along with production facilities in Korea, so we now have the broadest portfolio in our industry. In 2010 we began expanding the Korean facility to serve growth in the consumer-electronics market.
Keys to Success
To excel in this role you will need to be able to influence people in a cross-functional environment, listen to input, build consensus and help people understand how ES&H programs support their interests and objectives. You'll play a key role in making sure our leadership and their various departments and teams are on the same page and completely on-board with all ES&H initiatives.In addition, in order to be an outstanding Manager, ES&H, you will be a results-oriented leader, but also a team player. We're not looking for a safety cop, but rather a creative person who can find solutions and employ innovative, preventative problem solving skills to resolve issues that come up. In the event of an emergency situation, you will act as a primary emergency responder, but it's important to note that you will have the support of the management team, where everyone pulls together as one cohesive unit.
