Senior EHS Analyst

Tate & Lyle is a global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage, and other industries, operating from more than 30 locations around the world.  Through large scale, efficient manufacturing plants.  Tate & Lyle turns raw materials into distinctive, high-quality ingredients.  The ingredients and solutions add taste, texture, nutrition, and increased functionality to products that millions of people around the world use or consume every day.  We are the secret ingredient to make food extraordinary in some of the world’s best loved brands.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Working under the general direction of the EHS&S Manager, the Senior EHS Analyst will develop, implement, and maintain strategies, programs, and initiatives that ensure a safe, environmentally responsible, and sustainable workplace at the Okmulgee Plant. The Senior EHS Analyst will collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to promote compliance with regulations, reduce risks, and enhance the overall well-being of employees, the environment, and the community.

MAIN responsibilities:

To identify and implement process improvements which result in higher throughput, improved efficiencies, recognizable cost savings and more consistent product quality.   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the fundamental functions and responsibilities of the job as defined below:

• Monitor and interpret local, regional, and national environmental, health, and safety regulations.

• Maintains and monitors various internal systems and procedures utilized for safety/health regulatory compliance.  Recommend and implement changes as necessary under direction of EH&S Manager. 

• Conducts internal safety audits and inspections with associated recordkeeping.  Coordinates corrective actions as necessary.

• Investigate incidents and near hits to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

• Provides training and educational resources to employees on best practices, policies, and procedures.

• Participates in monthly EHS&S departmental progress meetings as well as monthly technical review meetings.

• Develop strong working relationships with third-party contractors and consultants as they relate to EHS&S activities.

• Gathers or assists with contractor/subcontractor pre-qualification materials for analysis.

• Assists with upkeep and maintenance of EHS&S files and databases.

• Collect and analyze data related to EHS&S performance incidents, and sustainability key safety metrics. Identify trends and areas of concern or improvement.

• Actively participates on or leads an internal employee-based safety team.

• Updates EHS&S regulatory calendar with pertinent audit trail information.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, to ensure alignment with best practice and standards.

• Periodically participates in PSM review meetings as EHS&S representative.

• Assists EHS&S Manager with various EHS&S continuous improvement initiatives or corrections as needed.

• Oversees and processes site chemical approval requests.

• Schedule, profile, and track waste disposal activities for industrial waste and universal wastes.  Assist EH&S Manager with zero waste to landfill initiative.

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FOOD, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY DUTY OF CARE:

• Food Safety: Carry out responsibilities/duties according to food safety, legal and quality requirements to ensure that our products are fit for human consumption

• Environment: Comply with all environmental standards, procedures, and work instructions always. Report any environmental violation or near misses to prevent any impact upon the local environment, its inhabitants and Tate & Lyle

• Health & Safety: Adhere to the safety policies, procedures, and site rules.

  Fully participate in the safety program, including reporting any incidents or near misses and auditing

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• The incumbent will be measured against site EHS, Quality, Production, Reliability, and

  leadership goals.

SKILLS, Training AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 3-5 years’ experience in an EHS role in an industrial setting.

• Familiar with EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations as applicable to industrial facilities.

• Familiar with incident investigations and root cause analysis.

• Experience with maintaining EHS management systems.        

• Experience with EHS internal auditing/corrective action development.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently.

• EHS related certifications (CHMM, ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.) a plus.  Must be willing to obtain certifications as necessary during employment.

• Previous experience with OSHA process safety management a plus.

• Familiarity with discharge and/or environmental permitting (Title V, NPDES, stormwater, TRI) a plus.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.