EHSS Manager

Job Description Summary: The EHSS Manager is responsible for maintaining environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance at the plant level. They maintain plant EHSS procedures, plans, and incident investigations. This position works under the immediate supervision of the EHSS Director with matrixed reporting to the Plant Manager. Responsibilities also include training, compliance documentation, inspecting company facilities, and corrective action implementation to ensure compliance to stablished regulations and create a zero-harm work environment. To achieve this end, the EHSS Manager will spend a significant amount of time in the operating facility working directly with plant employees and management to promote EHSS expectations through training, coaching, and direct feedback.  This position may direct one or more plant EHSS Specialists or Assistants. Proven EHSS leadership is necessary for this position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage facility air and water permits, SWPPP, SPCC, FRP, TRI, Tier II, HazWaste, FCC, FAA, HazMat, and other Regulatory Compliance records and reports
• Conduct Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) training in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Promote EHSS awareness at the plant and monitor for EHSS compliance
• Elect and provide leadership for the EHSS committee
• Communicate with the EHSS committee and follow through with their suggestions and concerns
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures to surpass those required by local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to EHSS. Support corporate initiatives, as defined
• Conduct investigations for all EHSS related incidents and near misses
• Implement containment and corrective actions for all incidents
• Maintain all regulatory records to comply with inspections by state and federal agencies
• Submit required regulatory and internal reporting in a complete and timely manner
• Maintain inventory on all EHSS supplies and PPE
• Assist production/maintenance team with improvement projects that support our objectives
• Potentially lead a team of EHSS Specialists to create a strong and cohesive talent pool.

Qualifications:

• A personal commitment to employee safety, health and environmental compliance
• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related field required
• 5 years of experience in EHSS, preferably in management
• Proven ability to organize and lead people and projects
• Some travel is required, seasonally, and to support company growth and development
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations dealing with Title V, NPDES, SWPPP, SPCC, PSM, OSHA standards, air, water and waste, EAP, FRP, RMP, water use and discharge, LDAR,
• Detail-oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player
• Strong MS Office experience and proficiency with developing and using spreadsheets and/or databases.
• Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projects
• Strong internal and external communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional organizational skills as they pertain to record keeping and reporting
• Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques
• Ability to lead by example
• Valid driver’s license required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Some travel is required, seasonally, and to support company growth and development

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Company Description
Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on the development and utilization of fermentation, agricultural and biological technologies in the processing of annually renewable crops into sustainable value-added ingredients. This includes the production of cleaner low carbon biofuels, renewable feedstocks for advanced biofuels and high purity alcohols for use in cleaners and disinfectants. Green Plains is an innovative producer of Ultra-High Protein and novel ingredients for animal and aquaculture diets to help satisfy a growing global appetite for sustainable protein.