Job Title:
EHS Site Leader, (Berkeley Mill, Hendersonville, NC.)

Company: KimberlyClark

Location: hendersonville, NC

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

You're not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we're out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you'll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. About Us Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands"”and so does the rest of the world. In fact, million of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you. At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We're founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform - so there's your open door of opportunity. It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Summary of Position:This position provides leadership for the EHS&S programs and systems typically at the company's moderately complex locations. The position ensures each facility is strategically aligned and operating in conformance with K-C EHS&S Standards and in compliance with local legal requirements. Through influence without authority andor direct reporting relationships, the position works collaboratively to identify and direct appropriate process and systems that elevate site program maturity, effectively manage risks and deliver continuous improvement in EHS&S results. Site EHS&S Leads may have local staff to assist in delivering on accountabilities and typically report to MillSite Managers.ScopeAbility to interpret, understand and monitormanage implications of relevant legal requirements applicable to site activities and operations.Capable of identifying EHS&S hazards and assessing associated risksMaintain proficiency in relevant EHS&S topics, especially with regard to topics addressed by K-C EHS&S Performance Standards and associated operation-specific risks.Experience participating in incident investigations and associated causal analyses.Capable of developing and delivering training across EHS&S topics relevant to moderately complex operationsAbility to execute routine checksself-assessments of the site EHS&S program maturity and performance (i.e., status of compliance and risk management considering local legal requirements and K-C Performance and Management Standards) for moderately complex operations.Relevant leadership skills related to taking accountability; positive role modeling; demonstrating commitment.Ability to leverage data, digital systemsplatforms to improve decision-making and problem-solving; confident addressing technological advancements (e.g., automation) as relevant to tasksduties of the role.Project management and management of change capabilitiesApproaches and role models a lean mindset, where continuous improvement, value to the "customer" and a "go to where the work happens" attitude is given the utmost focusCollaboration and relationship-building skillsKey CustomersInternal to Mill: Front line employees, Mill Management, Leadership Team, Logistics, Engineering Teams Internal to Region: Planning, Converting Mills and Customers, Global Nonwovens (GNW) Supply Chain Teams and Management, other Kimberly-Clark FacilitiesAccountabilities and ResponsibilitiesAssess and verify site complies with K-C and regulatory controls and requirements related to EHS&SFunctional owner Facilitates implementation of the site's EHS&S Management SystemIdentify EHS&S aspects, hazards, emerging requirements, etc. to verify they are managed to acceptable levels of risk or impact.Setting EHS&S objectives and evaluating the effectiveness of performanceLead the facility's effort to elevate EHS&S program maturity.Effectively implements Global and RegionBU EHS&S strategies.Support EHS&S event investigations to ensure root cause evaluations are conducted and verify effective correctivepreventative actions are implemented.Ensure all employees complete appropriate EHS&S orientation and training.Ensure adherence of contractors to relevant K-C standards and requirementsCapable of using digital systemsplatforms to conduct analysis of EHS&S data to provide insightsrecommending improvement actions as needed.Support Health Services and emergency response effortsLead the team that implements site-wide safety and environmental initiatives which will include such programs as, hazardous energy control, machine safeguarding, ergonomics and other programs as required to reach safety objectives.Identify, evaluate and coordinate implementation of new methods and approaches to accelerate safety and environmental improvement at the Berkeley Mill.Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve their individualteam contributions in order to achieve desired business results.People:Manage yourself in accordance with KC's values and Code of Conduct.Lead with high expectations around safety and team support.Provide informal and formal coaching for team members with the intent to build capability for a flexible manufacturing environment.DeliveryCost:Lead organizational change, build relationships, and drive performance.Use effective business communication with all stakeholders, corporate support teams, employees and external contacts and customers.RequiredBachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the environmental, safety, health, or sustainability or similar scienceengineering in a related field3 plus years of experience in EHS&S that involved managing legal compliance, hazardsrisks and conformance with company standards.Qualifications required by local regulatory authorities if any1 plus year of experience in a leadership, management or supervisory roleStrong communications, interpersonal skills with ability to engage at all levels of the organization.Ability to influence behaviorsoutcomes wo direct authority.DesiredPursuing or possessing relevant Professional Certifications (e.g., PE, CIH, CSP, HMM, NEBOSH, etc.)Previous experience with a consumer products organizationWorking Conditions Normal scheduled hours will vary based on the need to support a 247 Operation.Flexibility to travel up to 10% for benchmarking and best practice sharing across North America.Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.DimensionsDirect Reports: EHS Coordinators