At US Cotton, we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer of high-quality cotton products. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence drives us to deliver exceptional value to our customers. With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, we offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and grow. Join us and be a part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the industry and beyond.
ABOUT THE JOB:
Be a part of a synergistic culture that is actively pursuing excellence, continuous improvement, innovation, and growth. US Cotton hires problem solvers and change agents who are excited about safety and making our facilities world class. The EHS&S Director will be responsible for creating a behavioral based safety environment. Maintaining all Health, Safety and Environmental plant and regulatory requirements and ensuring we are compliant with Federal, Provincial, and local health and safety regulations. A successful candidate will be detail oriented, have a sense of urgency and a critical eye for safety. Willing and able to travel connecting, standardizing, and transforming our facilities worldwide.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Develops and sustains systems for the Safety of Team Members operating within all locations.
Leads and shares Best Practices from all locations so all plants improve together measured by Total Incident Rate (TIR) and Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART)
Verify the compliance of all federal, state, and local Plant OSHA compliance regulations and worker's compensation working through local Plant EHS managers.
Develops and coordinates training for general safety, accident investigation, emergency response, environmental regulations, and reporting.
Conduct and maintain Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Potential Ergonomics Issues List, and Physical Demand Assessments.
Conduct and maintain annual Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO) reviews for all equipment.
Responsible for applying corrective and preventative action when discrepancies are detected.
Conducts 8-D root cause analysis related to safety and environmental incidents.
Responsible for all Environmental regulatory audits, inspections, and reporting.
Facilitate property insurance visits and apply appropriate countermeasures for recommendations.
Ensure all operations comply with international, national, and local EHS regulations and standards.
Travel 25% - 50% to our facilities.
Ensure robust emergency response and crisis management plans are in place and regularly tested.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education
BA/BS degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering or another related field
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience as a EHS Leader in a manufacturing environment who has demonstrated exceptional results across multiple locations.
Ability to translate US Cotton, global and regional sustainability targets into site programs and goals.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Strong communication skills
Microsoft Office Suites
Ability to execute 25%-50% travel to all facilities, both domestic and international
Preferred Skills and Experience
Bilingual (Spanish: reading, writing and speaking)