EHS Manager

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Business Profile:

PCC Fasteners offers comprehensive product lines that cover virtually every aerospace fastening application. We produce fasteners, precision components, tooling, and engineered system solutions for the automotive, defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets

PCC Fasteners products' manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver our customers the best value in the markets we serve.

Location Profile:

Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Shur-Lok manufactures fastening systems with superior locking devices for critical requirements including engine module assembly, structural assembly, rotor blade attachment, and aircraft engine shaft and spindle applications. Operations at the Irvine location include: CNC Machining, CNC Waterjet Cutting, Laser Marking, Heat Treating, NDT, and EDM.

Position Summary:

The Manager of EHS is responsible for influencing a strong safety culture by developing, implementing, coordinating and maintaining the Environmental, Health and Safety programs and policies in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Provides technical safety/environmental support and record keeping. Monitors the workplace and trains employees to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Primary duties will include ensuring compliance, overseeing worker safety training programs, investigating and recommending courses of action for on-the-job accidents, analyzing potential worker safety risks, implementing measures to mitigate safety risks, and facilitating required government safety inspections. The Manager of EHS will take a proactive approach to problem solving and risk mitigation.

The Manager of EHS requires strong managerial, communication, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work in both a team and independently. The Manager of EHS must also be able to manage high stress and emergency situations. This role typically works during regular business hours but is expected to be on-call in the event of a safety emergency on-site.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance:

• Understands and ensures adherence to Federal and State (California) occupational safety, health and environmental regulations and monitors regulatory changes as they occur. Advises manufacturing plant and corporate staff of regulatory changes to ensure timely compliance.
• Complies with all environmentally safe practices and regulations. Reads all SDS' and possesses thorough knowledge of all oil and chemical labeling and storage requirements.
• Directs the maintenance of inventory of existing installations, including hazardous waste storage, and their status regarding compliance with federal, state and local regulatory laws.
• Provides technical supervision to determine whether pollution control considerations are adequate. Develops and recommends policies in the specific area of pollution abatement and environmental management.

Risk Management

• In partnership with operational leadership, conducts regular and thorough safety inspections, audits, walk-throughs of facilities, equipment, and work processes to identify potential hazards
• Oversees plant safety inspections and advises on proper corrective actions. Interfaces with officials/auditors from regulatory agencies, consultants and other contractors.
• Performs comprehensive risk assessments to recommend effective controls measures to eliminate or mitigate risks.
• Support corporate/plant engineering to implement engineering controls to minimize safety and occupational health hazards.

Incident Investigation & Analysis

• Lead and conduct thorough investigations of workplace incidents, accidents, near-misses, and occupational illnesses to determine root causes.
• Develop and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to prevent recurrence, ensuring effective implementation and closure.
• Generate detailed incident reports and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders and take appropriate action as necessary to resolve possible problems
• Participate in process reviews (such as process hazard analyses, etc.).

Training and Education

• Provides technical EH&S support and information to the required personnel.
• Provides coaching and mentorship to supervisors and employees on best safety practices
• Develops, implements, coordinates and performs effective and engaging EH&S training to all employees, including new hire safety orientation
• Develops and implements general and department-specific safety programs for the company; develops annual Company safety goals and follows through with processing ideas and suggestions related to safety.
• Promotes safety and health awareness through company communication channels, which include briefings, digital communication boards and/or other creative means.
• Lead EH&S related committees to engage and influence the workforce on best practices and to develop a strong culture of safety

Program Development and Implementation

• Develop written safety/environmental policies that are in compliance with government guidelines, regulations and laws.
• Develop, implement, and maintain all written EH&S programs and policies in accordance with OSHA, Cal OSHA, USEPA and/or corporate standards and in compliance with applicable laws.
• Maintain a high level of internal control over environmental and safety processes and implements controls to manage business risks consistent with PCC expectations. This involves continuous compliance, auditing and certification of the environmental, health and safety processes to ensure they meet PCC expectations and local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Implement new safety initiatives and continuous improvement projects, that meet PCC standards, to enhance overall safety performance
• Implement a safety recognition program to engage and influence the workforce to promote a safer work environment.

Performance Measurement and Reporting

• Completes, submits and maintains records of all required environmental reporting.
• Track, analyze and report on incident rates, near-misses, and safety audit findings
• Prepares comprehensive safety reports for management and communicate areas of improvement and other trends that may be relevant to improving the plant's overall safety score
• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing a company's workers' compensation program. Implements all matters of the program, including claim investigations, settlements, and litigation. Establishes standards and procedures for all matters relating to workers' compensation.
• Partners with leadership to ensure employee adherence to safety rules

Required Skills:

• Results oriented natural leader that collaborates with all employees to ensure a safe workplace environment
• Strong emotional intelligence and grit
• Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solver with the ability to influence positive change and implement effective change management
• Excellent investigation skills, ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Highly organized, a self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment and with minimal supervision
• Takes proactive approach to safety and makes impactful recommendations to mitigate risks
• Experience with Federal and State (California) occupational safety, health and environmental regulations and monitor regulatory changes as they occur.
• Ability to comply with all environmentally safe practices and regulations. Reads all SDS' and possess thorough knowledge of all oil and chemical labeling and storage requirements.
• Solid, overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and manage a workers' compensation program, including claim investigations, settlements, and litigation.
• Ability to establish standards and procedures for all matters relating to workers' compensation.
• Ability to conduct or assign the responsibility for handling the EH&S self-inspection and safety huddles in their areas of responsibility.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, EHS, Industrial Hygiene or a closely related field
• A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) strongly preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in EHS, preferably in a manufacturing environment (Aerospace or Automotive)
• Advanced use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook; other productivity tools.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, crawl, and climb in industrial environments for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, and safety shoes.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds occasionally.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform functions.