1312-Industrial Hygiene Manager
job description
Industrial Hygiene Manager
Job Summary:
Focus on corporate-level management of industrial hygiene programs at company's North American manufacturing operations. These programs include conducting workplace chemical monitoring and noise dosimetry surveys, ergonomics assessments, managing respiratory protection &
hearing conservation programs, and subsequent recommendations on appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), administrative-operational, and/or engineering controls. In addition, the position will advise the technology and engineering groups on appropriate controls needed when implementing new chemistries and processes or modifications thereof.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct qualitative exposure assessments and monitoring surveys at company's North American sites.
- Participate in raw material assessments and approval processes – conduct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments and evaluate engineering and other control measures
- Manage hearing conservation and respiratory programs at a corporate level and provide oversight at individual sites
- Provide expertise on downstream risk/exposure for processing companyproducts
- Monitor changes in federal, state, and non-governmental body recommendations on chemical exposures
- Develop and provide IH training and mentoring of site-based EHS coordinators.
- Assist the Product Stewardship group on risk-based exposure assessments for company products
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Extensive knowledge of safety and health hazards
- Ability to identify potential health and safety risks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to address industrial hygiene issues with management and coworkers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Health and Safety, or Industrial Hygiene required
- Master’s degree in IH or a related discipline is preferred
- 7+ years of industrial hygiene in a manufacturing or research setting
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or meets minimum qualifications to complete
- Dual certification for CIH and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred