Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
The EHSSS Manager leads the Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, and Operational Sustainability strategic and tactical execution for Xylem's Uniontown manufacturing facility.
This position is responsible for the partnering with operational leadership teams as well as corporate EHS teams to develop, lead, manage and sustain EHS related activities and programs that yield a successful injury prevention and environmental footprint reduction campaign. The successful candidate will engage employees at all levels of the organization in order to sustain world-class safety culture and environmental performance.
The position reports directly to the Senior Regional EHS Manager, Americas Manufacturing and dotted-line to the site's Director of Operations.
Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:
Strategic Oversight:
Serve as part of the senior leadership team, directing, coaching and acting as lead SME to EHS activities
Strategy planning, tactical execution and delivery of critical EHS commitments
Identify, mitigate and/or eliminate occupational safety hazards using the hierarchy of controls methodology
Lead, direct and manage incident investigations and respective corrective actions
Contribute to the global strategy which dictates goal development and deployment
Maintain a culture of compliance in Local, State, Federal and Country regulations for occupational health, safety and environmental regulations
Maintain a culture of compliance with consensus standards as well as Xylem policies and procedures
Partner with leadership teams at various levels to define, outline and implement continuous improvement strategies related
Serve as lead and/or liaison when dealing with regulatory agencies
Responsible for audits, respective actions and follow up
Act as liaison to production supervision and personnel for exposure monitoring results, recommendations and control strategies
Interface with supervisor and managers regarding health and safety matters
Lead efforts to reduce environmental foot print in waste to landfill, water and greenhouse gas emissions.
Assist in developing programs that continuously Improve injury prevention and occupational exposure
Build cross-functional relationships with Business and Functional leaders to foster support for continual EHS improvement.
Collect, monitor, analyze and evaluate metrics that measure effectiveness of EHS compliance and training programs and provide senior management with feedback
Tactical Oversight:
Assist in maintaining safety related permits and air monitoring equipment
Perform Job Hazard Analysis, system auditing, and ergonomic task analysis
Monitor contractor safety compliance
Execute Corporate EHS and Security directives in a timely manner, leading to successful completion
Lead, direct, deliver occupational health and safety training per 29 Code of Federal Regulations, parts 1910 and 1926
Develop a culture in safety that drives employee engagement and empowers them to always make safe choices
Act as Incident Commander by managing the containment, clean up, and disposal of hazardous materials
Identify, monitor and mitigate health and safety activities related to occupational noise
Complete, communicate and manage the sites risk assessment and overall mitigation plans/projects
Outline annual capital budget needed for injury prevention investments
Maintain safety and environmental metrics
Manage recordkeeping (OSHA 300, IMSS or HSE)
Lead, direct, perform environmental (Air, Water, Waste) regulatory inspections including -cradle to grave- environmental audits of Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDF)
Lead, direct, manage, coach teams on accident investigation and help facilitate the programs and procedures to ensure work related injuries are reported and investigated in order to prevent reoccurrences
Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience in Occupational Health and Safety
Previous people leadership experience
Knowledge and understanding of federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting industry specific practices and activities, including OSHA, EPA, and Consensus Standards (i.e., NFPA 70E)
Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site
Knowledge of related industry's technologies, processes, innovations, issues and initiatives
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Critical thinking and good problem solving skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Experience/Certifications/Education:
Certified Safety Professional
Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or MPH
Knowledge of Workers' Compensation Laws
Experience managing safety projects on a global scale
3 years' experience managing people (Direct Reports)
Job postings will include a wide salary range, with each role's pay falling within that range. The starting salary is based on factors such as skills, experience, location, and market conditions.
Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position
Salary range:
$91,500.00 - $164,500.00
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
