Summary/Objective

　　This position leads and coordinates the Continuous Improvement Management (CIM) activities and provides day to day EHS support to leadership and operating teams at the manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for overall employee safety for our FDL West plant, including safety programs, systems, policies, training, machine guarding, risk management, Federal and State OSHA compliance and audits. The position must be able to analyze, design, and implement continuous improvement solutions based on knowledge of the industry’s best practices and established work processes and application of formal problem-solving tools (root cause analysis, DMAIC/PDCA, 5 why/5M analysis, etc.)

　　Essential Functions

　　Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Continues Improvement duties:

　　Train and mentor management team and Team Leads on CIM objectives;

　　Maintains CIM library on the company network;

　　Manage Visual Factory, Key Performance Indicators, team boards, steering committee boards, etc.;

　　Work with teams to develop OEE tracking, data collection, results plotting, and financial reporting;

　　Completes required paperwork and data entry within a timely manner;

　　Analyze data to justify cost improvement teams;

　　Facilitate adherence to the new/improved practices established by CIM teams;

　　Develop written policies and procedures;

　　Coordinate monthly training with 3rd party and team leaders;

　　Maintains accurate records and assures OEE database entries;

　　Audits CIM teams on a regular basis to ensure progress;

　　Conducts employee training for continuous improvement;

　　Work with supervision to ensure employee participation at daily meetings;

　　Responsible for updating, reviewing, and maintaining continuous improvement roadmap;

　　Participate in weekly and monthly CIM reviews and Copil presentations.

　　Environmental, Health and Safety duties:

　　Ensures day-to-day administration of plant safety projects, policies, and procedures, Federal and State OSHA compliance, and compliance with all other applicable regulations including, communications and reporting with each Agency;

　　Heavily involved with the facilities emergency response program, and facilitates the ammonia Safety program and training;

　　Assists in emergency situations with first aid/first responder and, AED use skills as required;

　　Proposes and implements action plans to ensure a safe and healthful work environment;

　　Conducts or ensures proper safety training and meetings for existing employees, visitors, contractors and temporary labor;

　　Drives process improvements in the area of Health and Safety;

　　Performs Safety Assessments, audits and training;

　　Leads and is a key resource for the Safety Committee;

　　Leads and is a key resource for Behavioral Safety Program and Risk Management;

　　Performs accident, incident, and near miss investigations and root cause analysis;

　　Maintains OSHA 300, 300A, and 301;

　　Analyzes risks and proposes corrective actions;

　　Responsible for Safety Data tracking and reporting;

　　Responsible for oversight of the Security Department (including 3rd party contractors, camera, and door security systems);

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Supervisory Responsibility

　　This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the organization.

　　Work Environment

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an office and plant environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

　　Physical Demands

　　The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use fingers to type. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing throughout the day. The employee must occasionally lift or move items up to or over 40 pounds.

　　Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

　　This is a full-time position. Occasional evening and weekend hours will be required as job duties demand.

　　Travel

　　This position requires <10% travel. Frequently, travel is outside the local area and overnight.

　　Required Education and Experience

　　Associate degree in Business, Operations Management, EHS, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education, experience and training

　　Thorough knowledge of Continuous Improvement principles and/or formal Lean and/or Six Sigma training/certifications

　　A minimum of 3 years of increasing safety and environmental experience in a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment

　　Experience working with a diverse group of people

　　Proficiency with software applications including Outlook, SAP, Labware and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

　　Demonstrates a passion for safety and continuous improvement, self-motivation, and a commitment to results

　　Excellent facilitation skills, project management skills and drive for results;

　　Strong verbal and written communications skills

　　Experience working with employees at all levels

　　Ability to manage small and large projects

　　Ability to analyze data and information, and to make effective and timely decisions

　　Ability to work effectively, both independently and within a team environment

　　Demonstrated ability to develop and direct pro-active safety programs

　　Capable of training in all areas of Safety (assessments, audits, and new hire training)

　　Strong organizational, interpersonal, and team building skills

　　Preferred Education and Experience

　　Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, EHS, or related discipline

　　4+ years of project management experience

　　Forklift Training certification, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, First Responder Training, Hazardous Safety Certifications

　　Pay Range: $100k - $125k

　　Benefits:

　　15% Bonus Potential

　　1st Day Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

　　Life Insurance

　　Short and Long Term Disability

　　401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

　　Paid Vacation and 10 Holidays