Chief Engineer

Company: Olin Corporation
Location: East Alton
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Director, Safety, Health, and Environmental Location US-MS-Oxford Job Code 7013 # of openings 1 Olin Corporation is a manufacturer concentrated in three business segments: Chlor Alkali Products, Chemical Distribution and Winchester. Chlor Alkali Products, with nine U. S. manufacturing facilities and one Canadian manufacturing facility, produces chlorine and caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen, bleach products and potassium hydroxide. Chemical Distribution manufactures bleach products and distributes caustic soda, bleach products, potassium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid. Winchester, with its principal manufacturing facilities in East Alton, IL and Oxford, MS, produces and distributes sporting ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges. For more than 140 years, Winchester has been a major global supplier of sporting ammunition, and has long been the leader in introducing innovative new products, conservation and hunter education. We serve recreational shooters, hunters, law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Armed Forces.-- POSITION PURPOSE Direct and lead the environmental, health, safety and security programs and initiatives for the Winchester--East Alton and Oxford--operations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Serve as focal point and direct all Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) issues within the Winchester East Alton and Oxford--operations. Direct; SHE resources in support of development and implementation of SHE-related training, programs, procedures, practices and operations. Partner with Manufacturing Supervision to ensure proper safety protocols, plans and initiatives are in place and consistently followed. Direct and manage environmental, industrial hygiene, and safety activities to comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations and Winchester standards, to prevent injuries to employees and negative impact to the environment. Leads the planning and execution for Division Safety, Health, and Environmental audits.Interfaces with internal and external auditors and regulatory and government agency personnel. Ensure all applicable laws and regulations are tracked and that necessary action is taken to ensure compliance. Ensure maintenance of EHS management information systems and documentation in support of CP2, ISO and other regulatory certification and re-certification requirements. Develop and implement health and safety programs to minimize accidents and loss. Work with manufacturing and medical in developing and implementing policies and procedures to reduce Workers' Compensation claims and costs. Oversee accident/incident investigations, business interruption and product safety incident investigations and other significant impact evaluations on SHE issues. Assume lead role in investigation of major safety incidents with OSHA involvement. Develop and issue Winchester Safety, Health, Environment and Emergency Response policies. Execute any response actions required in the event of an SHE related emergency or event consistent with Olin's Crisis Management process. DIMENSIONS Personnel Supervised: Direct supervision of 2 - Loss Prevention Engineers; 1 Chief Engineer - Environmental Services; 1 - Environmental Engineer; 1 - Manager; Safety, Health, Environmental; 1- Supervisor; Industrial Hygiene & Safety; 1 - Supervisor; Safety & Health OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS Must be able to establish relationships across all levels of the organization and with outside agencies. Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Provide work with a high level of integrity. Ensure work follows Olin policies and professional standards. Meet or exceed Olin requirements relating to deadlines and attendance. Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers and management within areas of responsibility. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management. Perform other duties as directed by management. EEO - Support Olin's commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and make good faith efforts to help ensure that the workplace is free from harassment and discrimination.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSE REQUIRED Bachelor's Degree; technical or management discipline; Master's Degree strongly preferred. Minimum 12 years related Safety, Health, and Environmental experience in a manufacturing environment. Multi-site management experience highly preferred. Proven success with safety performance improvements, experience with Behavior Based Safety Programs, and strong Process Safety Management experience. Demonstrated strong leadership, communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Direct Management level responsibility in a large manufacturing organization in development and implementation of Safety continuous improvement a plus. Familiar with Mississippi State environmental regulations preferred. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES Business Acumen Interpersonal Savvy Planning Drive for Results Decision Quality Organizational Agility Problem Solving Strategic Agility Directing Others Perspective Process Management Technical Learning "Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law." Click a flag to view the job listings for that country--

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