• Drives the implementation of EOSH programs and Initiatives to support the business.
• Develop and drive implementation of processes and programs to maintain EOSH compliance.
• Develop and drive the implementation of EOSH management systems and ensure these are integrated into all facility operations & processes.
• Conduct and maintain EOSH and Security risk assessments.
• Performs annual compliance audits of the plant EOSH programs and processes.
• Provides functional leadership to the Plant Management Team to ensure that EOSH goals, objectives and initiatives are integrated into annual business plans.
• Lead associate engagement activities including co-leading safety committee meetings.
• Establish procedures for evaluating safety and health hazards associated with new processes, equipment, or materials, and recommend methods to control hazards.
• Assures key EOSH equipment such as emergency alarms, fire detection & protection systems and pressure vessels are maintained and inspected.
• Leads the plant accident and incident investigation process and reporting.
• Along with Company Doctor directs the plant medical program that includes 1) onsite first aid and nearby emergency medical care to reduce the risk of any injury or illness that occurs and 2) periodic medical surveillance for those included in the Hearing Conservation and Respiratory Protection programs.
• Plan and prepare for emergencies and conduct training and drills, as needed, to ensure that everyone know how to properly respond to emergencies.
• Coordinate the planning of and help conduct EOSH training for all employees to maintain compliance and assure associates have necessary skills and knowledge to support EOSH programs and initiatives.
• Maintain all necessary documentation including those necessary to establish safety and health program implementation, workplace safety and health evaluations and control actions, safety equipment inspection programs, injury and illness logs and summaries, incident investigations and corrective actions, and employee training programs.

• A Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering with at least five years of experience in Safety & Health, Environmental Affairs is required. Alternatively, a Master's degree in one of the above fields with at least three years of applicable experience is acceptable.
• At least 3 years work experience in food, pharmaceutical or industrial manufacturing facility.