Sr Manager II, EHS Strategic Projects

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Designs, Products and R&D

• Facilitate collaboration between design, R&D teams, and stakeholders to prioritize and integrate EHS principles into process development, emphasizing employee safety during the execution of these procedures. High Hazard facilities shall be a top priority in this effort.
• Examine production process designs thoroughly to identify potential hazards and propose actionable mitigation measures that will drive continual improvements.  Production teams shall be engaged and included in this process.
• Implement safe design principles to minimize EHS risks during the production process.

Hazard Studies

• Preside over the identification of potential risks and hazards, driving the development and execution of proactive strategies to decisively minimize or eliminate their impacts.
• Manage and direct the risk assessment for new processes and substantial alterations to existing ones, leading the application of hazard analysis methods such as Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and other EHS reviews, especially those associated with change management.

• Lead HAZOP studies and FMEA sessions, systematically identifying potential hazards, failure modes, and their effects on safety systems and operations.  Schedule and build calendar for PHA, FMEA, HAZOP, etc. studies on a 3-year basis.  High Hazard facilities shall be a top priority in this effort. 

• Partner with sites and subject matter experts as changes occur to ensure proper change management; sites required to engage EHS DMTS. 

• Provide support for overlap as it relates to OSHA PSM (Process Safety Management), EP RMP (Risk Management Plan) and Department of Homeland Security (CFATS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards

• Review and interpret global EHS KPI trends; study for cause and effect.

Crisis Management

• Establish ERT minimal requirements and standards, training, supplies, framework, recovery.
• Ensure on-site Emergency response teams meet minimal requirements and will be effective on incidents they will respond to with a priority on High Hazard sites.  
• Facilitate the sharing of information between site emergency responses to drive continuous improvement.
• Act as the conduit between on-site emergency response teams and the corporate crisis response team.
• Develop and maintain crisis management plans for various types of emergencies. Lead drills of these plans to ensure they are effective.
• Establish communication protocols for notifying employees, stakeholder, and authorities during emergencies. Preside over the implementation of these protocols.

Employee Health

• Monitor workplace conditions for potential health hazards, such as exposure to chemicals and ergonomic issues.
• Provide medical surveillance program for employees as needed based on regulatory requirements and the risks of tasks they perform.
• Manage corporate resources and projects to drive employee health initiatives throughout Coherent with the goal of continuous improvement.

Construction Safety

• Develop Coherent expectations for construction projects.  The construction company must meet or exceed Coherent standards.
• Design review process for EHS aspects as it relates to construction.
• Implement emergency response plans for construction related incidents.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage consultants working for the Technical Office.
• Indirectly manage EHS employees supporting the Technical Office on EHS projects.
• Provide technical support for site EHS as needed, especially for High Hazard sites.  Provide technical expertise and guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards. 
• Preside over EHS projects (normal and special) that fall under the Technical Office, providing support to ensure they are completed per the established schedule.
• Participate or preside over comprehensive root cause analyses for incidents, injuries, accidents, or near-misses, employing methodologies to determine underlying causes and develop preventive measures.
• Provides guidance and direction to ensure site compliance with applicable EHS regulations.
• Drives continual improvement for EHS personnel on technical topics through mentoring, training, and other techniques.
• Reviews and studies environmental technical standards, guidelines, and regulations.  Works with applicable personnel to implement changes as needed based on these studies.  Review and understand the application of these new regulations for all Coherent sites.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate scientific studies, experiments, and evaluations aimed at improving EHS processes and safety standards.
• Preside over EHS Corporate Standards and Best Practice Database
• Participate in coordination of BAGA assessments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or as necessary.

Education & Experience

B.S. in a technical field (such as Engineering or Sciences), Environmental Sciences or Safety. Degree with chemistry background (such as Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Material Science) preferred. Advanced degree in sciences, safety or law a plus.

Experience requirements include…

• Ten or more years of combined progressive responsibility for health, safety and environmental programs in a multi-site high tech manufacturing environment.
• Design and implementation of EHS management systems (programmatic, facility wide and multi-site).
• Prior experience in technical EHS requirements, including Process Safety Management, Risk Management Program, Root Cause Analysis, Ergonomic Studies, and Hazard Analysis techniques.
• Emergency response training and implementation.
• Auditing experience for a variety of worksites.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Proven track record (X+ years) in leading HAZOP studies, FMEA sessions, and root cause analyses within the EHS domain.
• Working knowledge of Coherent manufacturing and R&D processes with the ability to learn manufacturing and R&D specifics. 
• Working knowledge of tools used by EHS professionals and the ability to learn new tools and the ability to learn new tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Working Conditions

This position will be a combination of work in an office and work in an industrial manufacturing environment. This position requires work indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Work hours will typically be daylight, Monday – Friday, but this role will require meetings and other activities outside of normal work hours several times a month.

This role requires travel (international and domestic) an average of 20% of the time with a maximum of 50% of the time.

A candidate for this role must be available for call-ins under emergency conditions.

Physical Requirements

This is primarily an office role but will occasionally require physically demanding activities. The individual may need to stand for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours per day) and lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) on occasion. This job also requires an individual who will push, pull and handle 55 gallon drums of chemicals.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities. During various tasks, the incumbent may be required to wear full-face respirators, half-mask respirators, safety glasses, safety goggles, face shields, chemical resistant gloves, chemical resistant jackets and other PPE as required.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently.  They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

Quality & Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome 

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.