EHS Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and promotes the safety, environmental and health programs for the

El Paso and Exton facility to ensure compliance with governmental regulation and corporate policy.

• Performs regular daily walks on the production floor to observe and correct EHS concerns or issues.  Ensures all required postings are visible and current.  Talk with employees and help support continuous safe behavior.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness and improve safe work practices.  Promote incident prevention for the benefit of employees and visitors.
• Updates and maintains the EHS database used by Tenneco to ensure all actions, activities, and data is accurate for both SP sites in the US.
• Works with operations in aligning safety goals with Tenneco standards to include accident reduction, housekeeping and safety compliance.  Implements standards for housekeeping, machine guarding, ergonomics, etc.
• Perform required safety inspections and internal audits.
• EHS Leader for all associated audits such as ISO14100 and ISO45001.
• Advises site management on regulatory issues.  Complete reports for regulatory requirements (i.e. OSHA, EPA etc.) and Tenneco requirements. 
• Leads detailed incident investigations and root cause analysis.  Works with the team to ensure corrective actions are complete in a timely and effective manner.
• Trains and educates employees in the areas of safety and the environment.
• Develop and oversee the safety teams.
• Provides management and the safety teams with up-to-date information on new developments in the areas of safety, health, and the environment.
• Maintains positive and proactive relationships with managers, employees, customers and regulatory agencies.  Provides technical advice, coaching, guidance and mentoring to managers and employees on safety initiatives and necessary changes.
• Perform work related tasks as required and assigned.

EDUCATION:

• BS in Industrial Safety/Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety sciences, Environmental Science or relevant technical degree required.

EXPERIENCE:

COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum five (5) years working as EHS leader or manager in a production/manufacturing environment.

• Proven successful record and experience in a leadership role achieving EHS goals and objectives.
• Trained in advanced/complex problem-solving initiatives, utilizing techniques to determine true root cause, develop and validate corrective actions, and communicate lessons learned across the business unit.
• Able to adapt, demonstrate, and promote the Tenneco mindset
• Committed to a teamwork approach.
• Knowledge of Environmental and Health Safety Systems such as ISO14001 and ISO45001
• Excellent analytical, judgement, and decision-making skills with the ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to make strong recommendations.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization. Ability to have difficult conversations with others to drive safety and to correct unwanted safety behaviors.
• Able to establish rapport and gain the trust of others
• Familiar with Local/State/Country EHS laws and regulations
• A genuine passion EHS and the ability to educate and motivate team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle conflict and difficult conversations with professionalism – aligning with Tenneco values
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stay on schedule in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess prioritization skills necessary to use time effectively and set action plans to achieve objectives.
• Delegate and set expectations and monitor progress of all direct reports.
• Motivate and inspire the team.  Ability to give constructive feedback and received feedback with the intent to continuously improve.
• Proven ability to hold self and others accountable for deliverables and expectations.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to the policy and practice of refusing to tolerate or allow behavior defined by Tenneco as unsafe.
• Comply with Environmental Health & Safety Rules and Regulations. Understand and adhere to the EHS Cardinal Rules.  Must be able to understand what hazards are associated with their position and how to minimize them.
• All accidents/injuries/near misses no matter how slight must be reported to any member of management, and/or Environmental Health & Safety Manager who will follow escalation process.  
• Align with Tenneco Values:
  • Radical Candor
  • Organizational Velocity
  • Simplification
  • Tenacious Execution
  • Win
• Each employee has the authority to initiate action to prevent a violation of the Code of Conduct.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Tenneco’s policies, procedures, and practices.
• Adheres and is compliant to the policies and procedures for IATF16949/AS9100 and other quality standards.