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Cartamundi Manager Environmental Health and Safety in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different !
The (HSE) Health and Safety & Environmental, Manager will oversee and provide direction for environmental, health, and safety processes including support of the Workers’ compensation process. Create and carry out best practices in environmental, safety and health initiatives to maximize effectiveness and drive a positive safety culture across the entire site.
What You'll Do:
Policy/Performance
Develop and successfully execute environmental, health and safety initiatives including the establishment of policies & processes for site that meet current and future business and regulatory needs.
Oversee the process and collaborate with cross-functional management team to ensure potential hazards are addressed via incident investigation, inspections, and audits
Effectively document, report and communicate key Environmental, Health, and Safety KPIs to stakeholders accurately and on time.
Provide oversight/guidance to ensure compliance to EHS regulations on indoor air quality / industrial hygiene, process safety management, hazardous materials management, waste management, environmental monitoring, remedial / corrective action efforts, storm-water management, oil spill prevention/SPCC.
Support development and implementation of company and site-specific SH&E management system programs, initiatives, and procedures. Responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting SH&E metrics / indicators including injury trends, closeout of corrective actions, and resource conservation efforts.
Compliance
Responsible for leading facility compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, including EPA, DEP, ISO 14001 and VPP certification as well as established internal company standards. Ensures required reports, including annual OSHA 300 log, are submitted on time and accurately.
Knowledgeable of local state and federal (OSHA) safety laws and industrial hygiene standards. Seek applicable permits, maintains recordkeeping and reporting, and corresponds with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies as needed.
Reads, understands and ensures compliance with manufacturer's directions / SDS requirements for all equipment and chemicals used in the facility.
Conducts noise and air quality surveys utilizing monitoring equipment. Follows up with appropriate risk mitigation measures or corrective actions as needed.
Execution / Continuous Improvement
Manage, execute and approve First Reports of Injury; file with Department of Industrial Accidents, 3rd Party Administrator and key process stakeholders as needed.
Establish safety procedures and work instructions for uniform policy enforcement.
Routinely evaluate new equipment and present workstations for safety and for ergonomic fit.
Investigate incidents to establish and eliminate root causes.
Oversee and initiate Wellness Initiatives.
Collaborate and provide support to HR on Workers Compensation Case Management.
Lead efforts to improve recycling, waste disposal, water and air pollution control.
Ensures that potential physical and chemical exposures to health hazards are identified and adequately evaluated and controlled.
Training
Develop plans and methods to meet OSHA’s annual training requirements. Conduct classroom and hands-on training and testing for all employees to meet regulatory requirements and initiatives.
Computer skills and written and verbal communication skills required, as well as the ability to deliver training presentations.
Who We're Looking For:
10+ years of experience in a fast paced, 250+ employee manufacturing environment with automation in an Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health.
5+ years of proven leadership of direct report teams
B.S, Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent
Interpersonal and leadership skills.
Financial and Strategic Management
Proven process implementation and continuous improvement with KPIs that drive an open reporting culture
Extensive knowledge and experience in environmental, health and safety program management
Proficient in the oversight of FMLA/ADA
Experience with workers' compensation regulations and claims management
OSHA, EPA/DEP Regulations.
Knowledge/hands on implementation of LEAN initiatives.
ISO14001 / VPP.
Proficient in MS Office software.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
Our Manufacturing Plant is comprised of 1 million+ square feet of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to:
Move throughout entire facility to attend to various issues, service customers and attend meetings.
Work effectively in teams with strong communication skills and ability to facilitate.
Perform sedentary work on various computer systems.
Travel Requirement:
Up to 10% domestically, with possible travel internationally.
Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify (file:///C%3A/Users/Christina.Matias/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Word/dhs.gov/e-verify) .
Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi.
No agencies please. No sponsorship available.
About Cartamundi:
At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences.
We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.
Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.
At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day.
As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.
We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.