Synthomer

SHE Manager Technical Center

US OH Akron ATC

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago

Project ManagementExcelIntellectual PropertyLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft OfficeOSHA

About the role

Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.
Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.
The role is in our technical facility and involves a lab and instruments and chemistry formulations and working across multiple business segments.

Establish and maintain site specific SHE&S policies, programs and procedures that ensure compliance with all applicable Synthomer, federal, state, and local regulations and corporate standards.
Maintains and monitors current information and educates site leadership and employees to ensure site compliance on government SHE regulations and corporate policy.
Maintains the environmental compliance programs including hazardous waste.
Evaluate jobs (JSA's) for possible ergonomic and other safety improvements and engineering improvements and implement these work design changes with appropriate team members.
Lead the Emergency Response Team and maintain an up-to-date emergency response procedure.

Minimum of 5 years demonstrated safety experience required.
Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience (including intern/co-op) required.
Must be proficient in serving as a change agent and working with the organization/ management to change safety culture.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulations, professional journals, technical procedures and technical results.
Must be an independent, self-motivated individual with the ability to multi-task and administer a broad range of duties.
Ability to coach, teach and counsel and be comfortable speaking to groups at different organizational levels.
Must be able to work independently without day-to-day supervision.
Must be comfortable in dealing with SHE&S issues in the laboratory environment and working with all levels of employees (from front-line employees to senior management).
Must be able to compose clear and concise written communications without error or omission.

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Training
HazWoper Training
💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
📈 Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) - for senior positions
🚗 Company car or car allowance - varies by region and role
🏡 Working options - flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
🤝 Culture of Inclusion - where everyone can thrive
🏆 Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes

Supports the local site management team with development and achievement of SHE&S annual performance goals; OSHA and regulatory requirement compliance; coordination of site safety committee initiatives and behavioral/area audits; hazard analysis and recognition; risk ranking and execution of critical safety projects

We are seeking a strong manager to improve the facility across all areas of safety, environment and health, audit and compliance.
The SHE&S Manager will oversee the safety, environmental, and health initiatives for the Synthomer Akron Technology Center as well as other sites and company initiatives as assigned.
Coordinates and ensure execution of sites' safety efforts including training, audits, required health screens, workman's compensation, accident investigations, and general safety awareness.

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