Job Title: EHS Director
Department: Environmental Health & Safety Team
Shift: Core Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Direct Report: Managing Support Director
Type: Exempt; Full-time

About the EHS Director position

We are looking for a Director who will lead, coordinate and actively participate in all matters related to Environmental, Health & Safety as the subject matter expert for the Tennessee plant complex. To effectively direct the activities of a staff of EHS professionals to ensure technical and behavioral compliance with all related regulations and drive activities for a safe and environmentally sound workplace. To stay abreast of EHS related laws and regulations, communicate timely with the management team and modify company documents and/or practices to ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state and local laws.

EHS Director responsibilities are:

• Function as the company’s lead advocate for its “Safety Always” culture and vision throughout the organization
• Drive positive employee perception of the company’s personal concern for their well-being through a visible commitment to safety
• Establish and execute company objectives and strategies related to EHS to ensure full compliance
• Develop and monitor key KPI’s for the business, develop strategies to exceed expectations and hold the leadership accountable for compliance
• Develop EHS policies and practices and implement compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems fully consistent with federal, state, local and corporate requirements
• Manage regulatory submittals, permit applications, citation rebuttals & other related correspondence
• Advise management of all significant audit findings and adverse events; Provide interim and long-term solutions and avoidance
• Establish and maintain emergency response procedures in accordance with applicable laws to identify the potential for and respond to accidents and emergency situations including reporting and investigation
• Lead continuous improvement activities related to accident and incident rates throughout the TP campus through development of proactive programs and effective implementation to reduce the level of work-related accidents and/or occupational hazards
• Understand the product and its composition, and develop procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical or other related product hazards
• Engage leadership in training related to their roles in the maintenance of optimal EHS standards
• Build an effective, collaborative approach with operations and maintenance leadership
• Fully support the facility’s ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification and/or recertification efforts
• Drive the effective management of waste materials and products, to appropriately dispose of them, and to ensure a reduction in the production and discharge of waste
• Deploy a strong Environmental Management System to achieve Hankook’s sustainability targets
• Establish and maintain policies for CCTV systems installed inside and outside the plant, ensuring continuous operation and optimal condition
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

EHS Director requirements are:

Education:

• (Required) bachelor's degree
• (Preferred) occupational safety and health major or advanced degree in a related field

Experience:

• (Required) 3+ years of Occupational Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing intensive industry

Language:

• (Required) good command of written and spoken English

Skills & Knowledge:

• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems
• Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
• Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets
• Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.