EHS & Maintenace Manager

Danfoss Power Solutions is currently hiring for our next SEH & Maintenance Manager to support activities at our Forest City, NC facility. This role is responsible for the overall health, safety, security, maintenance and facilities of the Forest City plant and reports directly to the Plant Director. The job summary is split into two parts with EHS including direction of EHS activities, accurate & complete EHS reporting, communication of national/local regulatory requirements, maintaining site permits/certifications, managing MESH & regulatory agency findings, completion of training for plant personnel, interfacing with public & governmental authorities, directing action during crisis & the overall safety culture for the site. The facilities/maintenance primary functions include directing maintenance activities, deployment / maintenance of EHS requirements or capital projects, improving & maintaining the site's preventative maintenance program & ordering / stocking spare critical parts to minimize production downtime.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Responsible for planning, implementing, and oversees approved safety and environmental policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations. (i.e. Occupational Safety and Health, USEPA, State EPA, Municipal) and maintaining accurate records as required for these agencies.
• Ensure that the local management system is compliant to agreed customer requirements, ISO 14001 and other requirements with the scope of certification.
• Champion of safety awareness in the facility through education, training, program development, documentation and job specific support.
• Conduct audits to detect existing or potential environmental, fire, safety, and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Facilitates the investigation of incidents, injuries, and near misses and maintains proper documentation. Assists in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations. Ensures proper completion of the Initial WC Report and makes sure employees receive initial appropriate care.
• Manage up to 10 Maintenance Techs across three shifts and 1 EHS Tech.
• Oversight of total productive maintenance program for over 100 machines.
• Manage capital upgrades & projects pertaining to EHS/facility improvements.

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

Required (basic) qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S from a four-year college or university; or a minimum of five years' experience in a global manufacturing environment and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong communication, presentation, training and facilitation, project management skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Lean and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principles.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Advanced skills using the Microsoft suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Access databases.

Preferred qualifications

• Process safety management experience desired.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze safety & health data.
• Experience implementing or maintaining EH&S Management Systems, e.g. ISO 14001

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.