HSE Manager

Vesuvius North America•Robinson Township, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded. Purpose: The HSE and Quality Manager will ensure full safety of all individuals working at the lab including employees, visitors and contractors, and full compliance with Vesuvius and local health, safety and environmental policies. This also includes ensuring that standard processes are in place and are followed and are support by a robust training program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent at minimum.
Managing HSE rules and regulations
Familiarity with industrial equipment function and operation
HSE policies and compliance
Knowledge of training practices and implementation
Familiarity with electronic platforms for management of data
Ability to lead and proactively manage in times of crisis
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work well with others
Ability to build relationships with technicians, engineers, and managers
Critical thinking using logic and reasoning
Proficient with Microsoft Office products
Accepting of other cultures

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred.
If no degree, related laboratory experience

Responsibilities

Manages the safety program and enforcement for employees and contractors
Maintains safety databases and reporting
Ensures compliance with group and local safety standards including DHS compliance and leads improvement plan for corporate audit score
Translates corporate safety guidelines into best implementation strategies for an R&D environment including but not limited to IO’s, audits, ergonomic assessments and other Safety Breakthrough initiatives
Leads 8D investigations on dangerous occurrences and injuries
Provides safety training on new safety and established safety initiatives including tracking staff training
Maintains and controls written operational procedures for equipment and test method procedures following established visual standard template
Manages equipment and training information control through KPA system (formerly Sharepoint platform)
Ensures new equipment is compliant with site safety protocol including Risk/Ergonomic Assessment, LTT, and safety audits before commissioning
Manages calibration program
Leads safety committee meetings
Monitors and stays educated about environmental laws and regulations around workplace safety and policies of other sites