Environmental-Health-Safety & Operations Manager - GROWMARK FS, LLC - DE WFH

GROWMARK FS is headquartered in Milford, Delaware with branches in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. GROWMARK FS has about 500 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 13,000 customers. The cooperative does business in seed, agronomy, energy, crop protection, precision agriculture, and custom application. GROWMARK FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

Mgr, Operations & EHS - GROWMARK FS, LLC - WFH

*Work from home position with at least 50% travel to locations in DE, MD, PA, NJ, and NY

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

The Manager of Operations, Safety and Regulatory  is responsible for  Safety, and Regulatory compliance for GROWMARK FS, including health, environmental, and transportation.  This Manager coordinates with Region Managers and Location Managers on all construction, maintenance, and repair projects to include permits, budgeting, license applications and invoicing.  This coordination extends to the annual capital budget process for all equipment and rolling stock while staying within allocated budgets.

SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP

Supervises, leads, and develops the assigned Environmental Health and Safety Associate and the Transportation, Regulatory/Fixed Assets Manager by providing leadership, setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and actively maintaining performance management standards

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Implement EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) policies and programs to protect the human and physical resources of GROWMARK FS and associated communities.

Develop and enforce safety policies to ensure employee and customer safety and reduce risk and liability.

Work closely with GROWMARK Safety and Compliance to remain current with evolving rules and regulations.

Conducts audit procedures and programs to effectively monitor the EHS performance and compliance levels of GROWMARK FS.

 Prepares reports to inform local management of conditions observed and recommends operational improvements and repairs.

 Monitors the laws and regulations which may impact GROWMARK FS.

Responds to crisis related emergencies.

Conducts accident investigations and develops procedures for correction and/or prevention.

Provides assistance and direction to GROWMARK FS in the area of environmental permits, records, and reporting.

Provides training and communications to enhance understanding of proper environmental compliance practices and to mitigate environmental impacts to property and the community.

Provides direction and develops plans to comply with state and federal requirements on environmental issues and D.O.T. regulations.

Coordinates and conducts safety training for all employees.

Coordinates the annual capital expenditure process within budgeted guidelines to align repairs and maintenance, growth projects, and rolling stock replacement with the strategic objectives of GROWMARK FS.

Develop plans for efficient use of machines, application equipment and trucks.

Coordinates with Region Managers and Location Managers in the purchasing of facility equipment and rolling stock, development of capital growth projects, and facilitation of repairs and maintenance projects.

Monitors capital expenditures against budget, manages license applications, ,tracks progress, and processes invoices for all projects.

Negotiates contracts with equipment and materials suppliers.

 Develops aa plan to relocate underutilized rolling stock to areas of existing or potential growth.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts or assists in training of local emergency response teams to protect the the community and the resources of GROWMARK FS

Provides research and answers specific questions concerning environmental regulations and proper procedures.

Acts as a liaison with regulatory agencies.

Evaluates and recommends additional training or compliance programs and assists in the development of such programs.

 Encourages local support and implementation of programs throughout GROWMARK FS.

 Coordinates with GROWMARK, Inc. safety, insurance, and environmental personnel.

 Provides assistance in the area of environmental site assessments and cleanups.

Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

 Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a bachelor’s degree in safety or industrial technology or the equivalent thereof, and 3-5 years or more of safety related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of safety and regulatory policies .

 Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Proven professional communication skills including interpersonal, written, verbal, persuasion, and presentation skills

Ability to respond to crisis related emergencies

Proven ability to analyze information and generate appropriate programs, reports and resource material.

Must have and maintain valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

 Ability to travel independently and overnight.

 Ability to utilize lifts, stairs and ladders to inspect facilities.

 Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.