EHS & DOT COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR

Company: WELLS
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: January 20, 2025

Job Description:

The Wells EHS & DOT Compliance Director is responsible for providing safety and health direction and oversight as well as ensuring the organization's adherence to local, state, and federal occupational health and safety, environmental, and DOT regulations. The role involves the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS policies, keeping abreast on relevant regulatory changes, implementing behavior-based safety practices, conducting safety audits, investigating incidents, and providing training to employees at all levels. The EHS & DOT Compliance Director plays a vital role at Wells by championing a culture of safety, safeguarding both the workforce and the environment. The position reports to the VP, EHS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies, develops, implements, documents, and recommends safety processes or change processes to reduce or eliminate hazards in the workplace.
• Builds and influences safety culture through collaborative approaches that hold employees at all levels accountable.
• Manages administration of Wells' Safety and Health programs and communicate
• Visits production and job site areas on a regular basis to establish an environmental, health, and safety presence and provides support.
• Participates in incident investigations to eliminate repeat/future occurrences.
• Investigates near-miss reports and assists the management team with appropriate corrective action.
• Performs job safety analyses, compliance audits, behavior-based safety observations, and risk assessments that support the reduction and elimination of incidents, injuries, hazards.
• Develop programs that encourage active employee participation in safety initiatives, such as safety committees, suggestion programs, and peer-led safety audits. Regularly communicate with employees to gather feedback, address concerns, and involve them in the development of safety policies and procedures.
• Implement targeted safety training programs that not only meet regulatory requirements but also engage employees in meaningful ways, enhancing their understanding and commitment to safety.
• Utilize interactive and innovative training methods, such as hands-on workshops, to reinforce key safety concepts.
• Engage employees at all levels in identifying potential hazards and assessing risks, ensuring that their insights and experiences shape safety solutions. Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies that are practical, effective, and embraced by the workforce.
  • Develop and support safety leadership at all levels, encouraging managers and supervisors to lead by example and actively promote safety within their teams. Recognize and reward safety champions who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering a safe work environment.
  • Provide excellent verbal and written communications, implement ongoing communication strategies to keep safety top-of-mind, using a variety of channels such as newsletters, safety talks, and digital platforms. Ensure that safety messaging is clear, consistent, and resonates with employees, reinforcing the importance of safety in every aspect of their work.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure that safety considerations are integrated into the broader business strategy, reinforcing the connection between safety and organizational success.
  • Acts as coach and mentor to the management team and workforce.
  • Oversees the recordkeeping program inclusive of OSHA 300 Logs, training records, and other safety documentation.
  • Compiles, prepares, and creates weekly and monthly safety reports.
  • Schedules, administers, and tracks EH&S training requirements.
  • Uses a continuous improvement mindset to identify process waste reduction that promotes the elimination of incident risk.
  • Coordinates monthly safety committee(s) meetings and ensures regular membership attendance and program support. Facilitates local safety committee(s) to ensure positive change is happening and progress is monitored.
  • Supports manager accountability goals and objectives that complement the overall safety goals that protect employees from harm and our company from liability issues.
  • Supports workers compensation cases, maintains accurate records, which includes guidance and assistance returning employees back to work after a work-related injury.
  • Works with regulatory officials as needed to comply with voluntary programs, fire codes, safety regulations, and environmental regulations.
  • Evaluates PPE and related safety equipment and makes changes as needed.
  • Ensures annual equipment inspections are completed as required.
  • Monitors, performs and/or schedules all testing as required at respective location(s).
  • Administers/supports the Wells' SDS Online program (all Wells locations) and updates on the electronic log as needed.
  • Acts in professional manner that demonstrates honesty, integrity, trust, and empathy.
    Divisional environmental duties
    
    • Works with Wells environmental partner to ensure Wells remains environmentally compliant.
    • Administers storm water permit for division locations. Oversees and/or conducts storm water sampling and monthly inspections, and training as required for all divisional sites.
    • Administers Air Permit for all divisional plants as required.
    • Maintains rolling 12-month report and submits annual reports as required.
    • Maintains Waste Generation Permits as required.
    • Develops and trains on Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan. Ensures monthly inspections at all sites are completed and ensures reporting of spills to the respective state as required.
    • Orders and maintain inventory of absorbents for spill prevention and clean up.
    • Administers Tier II Reporting (Community Right to Know).
    • Maintains emergency maps, updates as needed and provide community response agencies.
      
      Divisional DOT compliance duties
      
      • Administers DOT Vehicle Inspection certifications. Schedule and enroll Vehicle Inspectors for certification and re-certification classes. Order Annual Vehicle Inspection stickers. Maintain DOT Driver Qualification Files. Administer DOT Random Drug Testing and Random Pool selection as required.
      • Maintains accurate vehicle (tractor / trailer) lists to ensure that resources are not wasted on obsolete vehicles.
      • Maintains accurate driver lists.
      • Validates with random checks, that all driver inspections (pre- and post-trip) are complete as required.
      • Confirms driver logs for accuracy.
      • Assures that vehicle maintenance records are accurate and readily available in the event of a DOT audit.
      • Runs annual / bi-annual or as needed MVR reports for all divisional drivers (non-DOT).
      • Ensures that drivers receive training as required.
        
        EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
        
        • Bachelor's degree in Management or Occupational Safety preferred.
        • Five (5) years' experience in plant safety at a heavy manufacturing facility including environmental compliance and reporting, along with DOT compliance knowledge/experience.
        • CSP (Certified Safety Professional) preferred.
        • OSHA 10 and 30-hour cards are preferred.
        • Possession of a valid driver's license, and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
          
          PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
          
          • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
          • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for typing, filing, and using office equipment.
          • Visual acuity and ability to read small print.
          • Hearing acuity and ability to communicate effectively with others.
          • Ability to lift and move office supplies and equipment.
          • Mobility and ability to move around the office as needed.
            
            WORKING CONDITIONS:
            
            • Moderate to substantial risk of exposure to unusual elements.
            • Moderate to substantial risk of safety precautions.
            • Moderate to high exposure to production environment.
            • Travel as needed to local jobsites and around the plant.
            • Must be capable of working in heat and wintry conditions.
            • Must be capable of climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, walking (flat and uneven surfaces).
            • Must be comfortable working at heights.
              
              This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.
              
              Wells is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.
              
              Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S
              
              EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
              
              Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We offer paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, as well as flex spending for medical and daycare, a health savings account, and 401(k) plan with profit sharing. We'll also pay your premium for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.*
              *Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.
              
              Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
              
              The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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