Corporate EHS Engineer - Middleton, United States - Springs Window Fashions

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Company OverviewSprings Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have over 9,000 associates globally.

Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, Sunsetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms and showcased in large commercial buildings.

Our company has invested heavily building capabilities the last three years to become a leader in product innovation.

As North Americas premier window covering company, were committed to creating a Best Experience for our consumers, channel partners and associates.

We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerating pace and have a lot to offer consumers who want to improve their home dcor.

Job PurposeDrives the implementation and standardization of environmental, health and safety programs and policies across multiple locations. Facilitates associate engagement initiatives and drives EH&S accountability at all levels of the organization.

Trains and ensures facility leadership recognizes, identify and work to eliminate or reduce physical hazards and chemical exposure in the workplace.

Oversees the training and education of associates regarding OSHA compliance training and the proper use of PPE, job hazards identification and minimization, hazardous waste recognition and handling, implementation of safe work practice & engineering improvements.

Manages property risks assessments. Conducts internal and external EH&S audits. Works to influence and drive a positive culture around our safety beliefs. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Job DutiesLeadershipCollaboratively establish EH&S goals at multiple locations and holds site accountable for progress and completionEnsure consistency and facilitation of best practice sharing across all locationsChair the facility level Central Safety and Health Committee that meets and aligns with established corporate goals and action plansEstablish team standards, goal setting process and accountability for each of the EH&S sub-teamsVerify that safety equipment is available to employees, and monitor their use of such equipment to ensure proper fit and useResponsible for establishing program and individual accountability measurements and influences facility leaders to implement and sustain these efforts without direct authorityReport Writing

• AnalyticsCollect and prepare monthly facility data and manage corporate reporting and presentations as required.

Create corporate EHS metrics database and ensure all sites update monthly, follow up as needed and report out to all levels of the organization as required.

Set site and corporate goals, analyze data, prepare reports, establish priorities, oversee budgets, forecast, ect.

Programs and PoliciesResponsible for developing and implementing environmental, health, safety, security and risk reduction programs and policies at multiple facilitiesReport and creates goals (KPIs, metrics, etc.), and action plansDrive standardization programs under the direction of corporate strategic initiativesAssess exposures, analyze data and trends to determine safety goal developmentResponsible for establishing programs and accountability measurements to influence facility leaders to implement and sustain these efforts without direct authorityLead integration of EHS culture through training, team building and leadership developmental trainingResponsible for ensuring consistency and facilitation of policy creation, revisions and adherenceOversee and maintain the software site to maintain a library of policiesTrain all sites in the use and application of this toolEnsure best practice sharing across all locationsAssume leadership role in developing, implementing and communicating emergency action plans and updating those plans as neededTrainingEnsure that facility leadership receives corporate directed training and facility applicable training as well as support all other sites.

Ensures that site leaders are engaging associates and actively participating in the safety program.

Ensure associates receive the proper training as required by law as well as education on safe work practices, proper personal protection including orientation of new associates.

Organizing and directing training of safety committees. This includes working with safety action teams in the facility to ensure implementation of the overall safety program.

Conduct or coordinate associate training in areas such as safety laws, regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.

Audits, Hazardous Analysis, and Risk ReductionsConduct audits, inspections and risk assessmentsIdentify ergonomic improvements, equipment, and process hazards at all assigned sitesEnsure audits are being completed and adhered to as they relate to associate actions, machinery, equipment, environmental practices, building and groundsEstablish process to ensure recommended corrective actions are adhered to and that deficiencies are corrected in a timely mannerTravel to other sites to conduct site auditsInspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices, to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulationsAssociate Engagement, Team Building, and CultureIntegrate lean thinking, BEx and SWF cultural beliefs in all activitiesUtilize quality at the source process tools and methodology on teams and in individual workDefine, document and improve processes within sphere of control.

Identifies waste and rework and enacts plans to improve/solveCheck satisfaction of customers through use of quality tools, surveys and customer/supplier metricsCompliance and Environmental ReportingRemain abreast of US federal, state and local laws pertaining to environmental, safety and health regulations and establish action plans to ensure complianceAct as liaison for the company with state, local and federal regulatory agenciesResponsible for all domestic and Mexico environmental regulatory reporting, permits and licensesFacilitate audit process and manages U.S.

and Mexican consultants to ensure risk/gap identification and follow-up process is implementedMay require hiring consultants as needed, approve invoices, ensure responsiveness and if necessary change providers to ensure the best value for the companyCoordinate environmental report completion with outside counsel/contractors (air, water, hazardous waste, etc.)Property Insurance, Worker Compensation, and Accident InvestigationEstablish a process for the investigation and analysis of cause and effect of accidents, injuries, illnesses, property damage and near misses.

Ensure findings are communicated to management and associates as appropriate to ensure preventative measures are taken.
Work with insurance carrier to correct facility physical and human elements as well as support all other sites.


Requirements:

Education and ExperienceAssociate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred in occupational safety or related fieldMinimum of 3-6 years experience required, 6+ years preferredPrior EHS experience requiredPrior supervisory experience requiredCertified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMust be Bi-lingual (Spanish/English)Must have the ability to effectively communicate to all levels of management, verbally, written and computer skills required.

Must have strong Excel knowledge.
Prior EH&S and supervisory experience required.
Knowledge in environmental, health, safety, security, risk and legal compliance (OSHA, EPA, DNR) among others.
Ability to travel domestically 35-50%Behavioral CompetenciesEnsures Accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitmentsDrive Engagement Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectivesInstill Trust Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticityDrive Results Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstancesConsumer/Customer Focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutionsCritical Thinking Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problemsBeing Resilient Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situationsOptimize Work Processes Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvementManage Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clearDecision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forwardDevelop Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organizations goalsPlan and Align - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with the organizational goals#J-18808-Ljbffr