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Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Central Garden & Pet

Stevensburg, VA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Agricultural Management, Claims Processing, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Employee Orientation, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Management, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Laws and Regulations, Government Regulations, Interpersonal Skills, Lean Manufacturing, Learning Management System (LMS), Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Local Government, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, OSHA, Online Courses, People Management, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Management, Regulations, Risk, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, State Government, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Time Management, Transportation Regulations, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan, Worker's Compensation, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Stevensburg, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description

Central Garden & Pet is a market leader in the Garden and Pet industries. For over 40 years, Central has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes by bringing innovative and trusted solutions to its consumers and customers and has an exciting opportunity for a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to be based in our Stevensburg, VA Site.
The HSE Manager will be responsible for managing all processes that include Health, Safety, Environment and Department of Transportation (DOT) for the candidate’s assigned sites. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure compliance with all applicable CGP& Bell Nursery policies, procedures, and programs, including all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Develops and manages activities as necessary to evaluate and reduce potential risks to employee health and well-being.
  • Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local government laws (OSHA, EPA, USDOT, NIOSH, Worker’s Compensation, etc.)
  • Develop, review, implement update, support, recommend and execute site specific HSE programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure the site adheres to applicable CGP policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Perform on-site safety inspections and assessments.
  • Directs incident investigation programs, develops leading indicator trends, and develops programs for improving performance ensuring meaningful root causes are identified and corrective actions are documented, managed, and completed.
  • Manages all aspects of safety training from development to delivery and tracking to ensure compliance with site, corporate and OSHA regulations.
  • Manage new hire HSE orientation.
  • Coordinates with supervisors and new employees to ensure on-the-job training activities are effective and on schedule.
  • Facilitates a safety committee including a plan and annual agenda.
  • Ensures that all required paperwork relating to transportation regulations is maintained.
  • Support awareness initiatives that reinforce the HSE program and encourage employee involvement.
  • Manages workers' compensation process and claims with attentiveness.
  • Manage and utilize CGP HSE systems, including but not limited to learning management system, HSE management system and SDS system.
  • Develop and implement HSE strategies that align with corporate objectives to reduce/mitigate risk.
  • Meet corporate deadlines and completion targets.
  • Utilize key metrics to drive performance in HSE at the site location.
  • Communicates risk results to all levels within CGP, including reporting and interaction with BU and Corporate HSE teams.
  • Own compliance reporting, safety documentation updates and Behavior Based Safety program.
  • Be an advocate willing to work to change the safety culture through positive influence and collaborative partnership within manufacturing operations.
  • Monitor and implement new safety regulations, practices, and new safety technologies that impact the site.
  • Build strategic plans to improve HSE performance.
QUALIFICATIONS 
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Safety and Environmental Management, bachelors degree level is highly preferred
  • Previous experience in manufacturing or agriculture HSE management
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Code Federal Regulations (CFR), OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations, including local, state and federal regulations
  • Experience in Lean Daily Management
  • Three to ten years’ experience in a safety-related field
  • Experience executing or engaging in a behavior-based safety program is preferred
  • Knowledge and capability with MS Office; specifically, WORD, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, organization, presentative and facilitation skills
  • A positive person with the right attitude who enjoys challenges and can advocate and endorse a shared vision of safety in the workplace.
WORKING CONDITIONS 
  • Ability to work in manufacturing plant environment and maintain a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. Must have a presence in all areas – GEMBA’s, Audits, etc.
  • Hours will generally be regular business hours (on each respective shift) and average at least 40 hours a week.  There may be some variation in work hours due to training schedule, overtime, special projects, deadlines, and other concerns.
  • Live within a 45-mile radius of the site
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS 
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Free Life and Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401k with 5% company match!
  • Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to thousands of free online courses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
  • Referral Program with cash bonus
  • Paid parental leave
 
We look forward to what our future holds and invite you to see if our home is right for you! Visit our website at www.central.com to learn more.
 
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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