EH&S Manager

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

This position reports to the Regional Head of Safety, Health, & Environmental manager. The primary function of this role is to ensure that all facets of plant operation adhere to all components of the site Safety, Health, & Environmental (SHE) Programs with special emphasis on Human and Process Safety and that all plant activities are being conducted in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal safety rules, laws and regulations. This position promotes SHE leadership, keeps all levels of plant management actively involved in SHE Programs and ensures operations are conducted in a safe and environmentally protective manner. The successful candidate will serve a vital role in ensuring that the plant maintains compliance with all state, OSHA and other Regulatory Agency regulations associated with plant operations. This position will work closely with the Plant Manager, jointly with the Plant SHE Manager, various plant Supervisors and plant personnel.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Maintain Process Safety Program elements (MOC, PSSR, etc) and PHA activities, records, Risk Mitigation Action Plans and track the status of recommendations against due dates and ensure zero late action items
• Act as site subject matter expert on all Process Safety and Environmental elements.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of written process safety information identifying workplace chemical and process hazards, equipment used in the processes, and technology used in the process
• Support third-party and internal/regional/global SHE reviews/audits
• Develop/maintain/implement a point of use library containing all SHE information in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Develop, implement, and maintain written safety, health & environmental programs
• Develop and provide training to plant employees on safety, health & environmental procedures, ensures employees are provided required SHE training for area assigned prior to assigning work
• Investigate safety, health, and environmental incidents
• Conduct audits of the facility to ensure operations meet safety, health & environmental requirements. 
• Ensure that site environmental permits are current and accurate
• Prepare and submit safety and environmental regulatory reports as required, ensure accuracy of records kept and reports prior to submission
• Implement and maintain LDC SHE Program and written SHE programs to ensure continual compliance with those programs
• Be an active site leader of the Process Safety Program (PSP)
• Participate in the development and administration of project policies and programs
• Develop and/or refine plant-specific SHE training materials
• Actively participate and lead Incident Analysis for safety, health, and environmental incidents
• Ensure area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner
• Ensures unsafe working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable
• Support SHE overall plant Capital/Expense projects with project design, oversight, and budget
• Reviews plant operations for potential process / procedural improvements for added safety, higher throughput and / or costs savings

Additional Responsibilities

• Understand, apply, and maintain compliance with all applicable local, state and federal safety and health regulations
• Monitor, measure, and report SHE performance. Develop trend analyses and implement strategies for improvement
• Assist with the development and implementation of site security, DOT, drug and alcohol, and worker health programs, and requirements
• Assist with the development of annual pollution prevention, sustainability and overall, SHE goals and targets for the plant and plans to achieve those goals
• Follows construction completion criteria and construction requirements with the maintenance manager.
• Assists in the project start-up with local management
• Additional projects and duties as assigned

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/chemistry/safety
• Professional Certification- CSP

Experience

• Must have at least 5 years of experience managing Process Safety Program in a complex industrial facility
• 7 years of experience leading safety, health & environmental program/processes in heavy industry
• 5 Years of PSM experience in Chemical or petro chemical processing facility is preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Deep knowledge of Process Safety Programs
• Strong working knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to the facility (e.g., OSHA, EPA, USDA, DOT)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software (e.g., Excel and MS Word)
• Ability to work in a setting that may contain adverse weather conditions and environmental conditions typical of an agricultural commodity and chemical processing plant
• An essential function of this role will be the ability to climb stairs, use ladders, work at heights, enter confined spaces, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, crawling, and bending and the ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally
• Demonstrated ability to lead, and influence to achieve organizational goals

Equipment Used

• Telephone, Photocopier, Personal Computer, Calculator
• Other hand held tools

Working Conditions

• Work climate varies from a quiet, climate-controlled, private cubicle/office to hot, noisy, physically demanding atmospheres that may be present during emergency situations or when conducting emergency drills
• Physical demands and work environmental characteristics described are representative of those that must be met or are encountered by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noise
• Some stair climbing is required
• Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies

Decision Making/Accountability

• Position has the decision-making authority/accountability relating to all Safety, Health, Environmental programs and processes for the site
• Able to work unsupervised and make critical decisions on project and plant process management that have direct implications to budgets and profitability of an agricultural processing plant
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple levels of management to make recommendations on capital projects and process improvements

​​​​​​​Quality & Product Safety Responsibilities

• Maintains good working knowledge of Quality and Product Safety policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.
• Ensures employees are provided required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work.
• Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and product safe manner.
• Ensure unsafe product working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable.

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us