Job Type
Full-time
Description
INDEVCO North America is a protective materials manufacturing group headquartered near Richmond, VA, and is committed to innovating energy-efficient building envelope products and sustainable paper and plastic packaging solutions. With facilities across the US, we serve diverse markets and operate on the principles of performance, innovation, service, and community commitment. www.indevconorthamerica.com
Our core philosophy at INA is centered around the belief that "What is good for the community is good for the company." We operate on four fundamental pillars that drive our endeavors: performance, innovation, service, and our dedication to the world around us. INA is not just a workplace; it's a community where we prioritize your development, well-being, and success. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with a company that values you, look no further and apply now!
Requirements
- Implement and ensure compliance with INDEVCO North America's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
- Analyze, prepare, and maintain mandatory and regulatory safety and environmental reports and records.
- Manage Workers' Compensation loss control programs and reporting requirements.
- Direct the activities of safety committees and Emergency Response Teams (ERT).
- Develop and manage EHS annual budgets for each location, including expense and capital budgets.
- Ensure acquisition of required regulatory permits, submission of reports to regulatory agencies, and compliance with site permit conditions (e.g., Stormwater, Wastewater, Air).
- Achieve annual targets for incident frequency, severity, and cost reductions.
- Participate in formal EHS reviews of equipment modifications, new equipment purchases, and changes in site processes.
- Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
- Interface with regulatory agencies (DOT, OSHA, EPA, State/Local Regulators).
- Coordinate with outside plant vendors for monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections.
- Ensure safety compliance for outside contractors and visitors.
- Facilitate annual classroom and hands-on training at all locations.
- Serve as a resource to plant management teams regarding security operations.
- Develop, update, and implement security and loss control policies for employees, visitors, truckers, and contractors on plant properties.
- Conduct safety orientation for new employees.
- Administer the plant hearing conservation program and annual audiometric testing.
- Coordinate industrial hygiene and monitoring efforts.
- Conduct daily spot inspections and quarterly inspections with the plant insurance provider.
- Conduct quarterly Workers' Compensation file reviews with the insurance carrier.
- Support Quality Assurance efforts related to Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
- Assume operational and administrative duties in the absence of the shift supervisor.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Job Dynamics & InterfacesInternal: Human Resources, Production, Logistics, Maintenance and Engineering, Purchasing.
External: Company Vendors, Subcontractors, Insurance & broker representatives, State and or Federal Compliance officers.
Travel: Up to 50% - Job is based in Doswell, VA but will travel to the other sites as needed.
Required Job Qualifications & Competencies Education & Experience• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Engineering and or Management preferred.
• Professional EHS certification is preferred (CIH, CSP, CHMM, and / or PE).
• 7+ years' professional safety experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record in driving cultural change in EHS.
• Experience in packaging or food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Functional EHS Knowledge in regulatory requirements, EHS technical aspects (safety, industrial hygiene, environmental), risk management, behavior-based safety, training, auditing / program review, regulatory agency enforcement, EHS vendor / consultant management, business knowledge required.
• Strong communication skills, as well as excellent management skills.
