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GEON Performance Solutions is a global leader in the formulation, development and manufacture of performance polymer solutions. With a portfolio of highly adaptable vinyl and polyolefin polymer technologies as well as a full-service manufacturing business, GEON combines three powerful traditions into a single, customer-focused business. GEON Performance Solutions is a leading innovator in the development of performance material solutions for a broad range of markets including appliances, building amp; construction, electronics, healthcare, transportation, wire amp; cable and more. GEON Performance Solutions has 1,100 global associates and 12 world class manufacturing plants with headquarters in a western suburb of Cleveland, Ohio.

GEON has an excellent opportunity for an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager for the Terre Haute, IN Geon Performance Materials facility.

The EH amp;S Manager is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating safety, health and Environmental compliance and other programs that result in EHS regulatory and corporate compliance in manufacturing and support operations for assigned plants and/or facilities.

Essential Duties amp; Responsibilities

* Accountable for compliance with all applicable regulatory, plant and corporate EHS and related policies and procedures.

* Accountable for Emergency Response functions, roles and responsibilities in accordance with site emergency response plan.

* Supports management/supervision to ensure all site associates understand and comply with all applicable regulatory, plant and corporate EHS and related policies and procedures.

* Responsible/accountable to ensure equipment and facilities are installed and maintained in compliance with all applicable regulatory, site and corporate requirements.

* Responsible/accountable to ensure site project activity is completed in compliance with all applicable regulatory, site and corporate requirements.

* Ensures that all EHS reporting is completed timely and accurately. This includes GEON-required, government, agency and other reporting.

* Ensures that programs exist and are followed for all necessary employee monitoring and testing requirements are performed appropriately.

* Develops and maintains safety systems, policies, and procedures for the site.

* Inspects facilities, machinery, equipment, and personnel practices to identify potential safety and health concerns and hazards.

* Conducts accident investigation and provides recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.

* Chairs Safety Committee meetings and maintains WSIB claim administration, reporting and communication.

* Chairs Site Emergency Response Team and manages new chemical approval process EHS consideration in accordance with the new chemical approval process.

* Acts as Company representative in dealing with government agencies on safety, health and Environmental matters affecting the site.

* Trains employees and management in safe practices and EHS procedures.

* Responsible for all safety-related permit programs.

* Responsible for maintaining and improving site security programs.

* Responsible for ensuring that all waste streams are properly classified and handled.

* Ensures that EHS standards are met by all onsite contract services.

* Provides information to management on accidents, causes, and costs and recommends long-range accident reduction and cost containment objectives.

* Coordinates activities with local fire departments and other government/civic functions on inspection of facilities.

* Ensures safe operation, modification and installation of equipment in all buildings.

* Participation on projects, teams as required.

* Plans, directs and coordinates activities and projects related to the design, construction, modification and maintenance of the building, building mechanical and electrical systems, machine floor process systems and building controls and fire alarm systems.

* Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required

5+ years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing setting

Skills

Complex thinking skills in translating customer needs into solutions.

Technical aptitude.

Professional presence, including excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Broad knowledge of solutions, materials and processing.

Self-motivated.

Team player.

Strong organizational skills required.

Minimal training and oversight required.

Works autonomously on a day-to-day basis.

Infrequent travel may be required.

Strong computer skills, proficiency with MS Word amp; Excel preferred

Physical Demands

* Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening.

* Must be able to walk and use hands.

* Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs.

* May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.

* Typically work is in a manufacturing environment where noise level is loud.

* Generally, requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection.

* Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine. May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity. May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes.

We offer a competitive salary, incentive and benefit plan to eligible employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, spending accounts and 401(k).

GEON Corporation is a drug free workplace. GEON is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable state and local law.