Job Title: Manager – EHS
Division: Consumer Products Division
Location: Walton, KY
Reports To: AVP – Walton Site Lead
Who We Are:
For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.
At L'Oréal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L’Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain.
What You Will Do:
The SHEQ Sr. Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, protecting the environment, and upholding the highest quality standards across our operations. This role requires a passionate and driven individual with a strong understanding of SHEQ regulations and best practices. The SHEQ Manager will develop, implement, and manage comprehensive SHEQ programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable legal requirements and L'Oréal's internal standards. This position will report to the site lead.
- Safety:
- Leads the site Safety, Health, and Environmental programs and continuous improvement projects.
- Oversees the site safety training program.
- Trains and leads employees in risk assessment (SHAP), incident investigation, and effective post-incident follow-up action to prevent reoccurrence.
- Oversees the L’Oréal contractor safety program including contractor approval using ISN, on-site intervention by External Contractors, Contractor Safety Program, Contractor Training Program, Orientation, and Permit System. Routinely audits the compliance of contractors and contract givers using the Daily Prevention Plan.
- Manages contractor safety for new projects and changes at the site.
- Maintains required paperwork such as OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 forms to remain in compliance with federal and state law
- Ensures that OHSAS 45001 Certification requirements are met.
- Responsible for month-end reporting to corporate
- Oversees the site security program, including site access control, alarm systems, and video surveillance.
- Guides the on-site security guard team.
- Health:
- Develop and implement occupational health programs to promote employee well-being.
- Manage health surveillance programs and ensure appropriate medical support is available.
- Oversee the management of workplace ergonomics and other health-related factors.
- Environment:
- Manages the site Environmental compliance programs including, stormwater, waste management, including hazardous waste, recycling, water, energy, and sustainability projects
- Responsible for month-end reporting (key performance indicators) to corporate
- Responsible for all compliance reports with the state, such as the annual hazardous waste report, registration, and Tier 2 reporting requirements
What We Are Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum: 5-7 years of experience in an EHS management role, preferably in distribution or manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of SHE regulations and standards.
- OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, VPP Star experience.
- Candidate must understand Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene principles, and fire protection systems.
- Manage and own all internal and external audits for Safety, Health, & Environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to work well in a cross-functional team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Develop an interdependent safety culture.
- Develop, engage, and empower the employee safety committee.
- Travel: Approximately 15%
Please Note: This job description does not list all job duties. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.
What’s In It For You:
- Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
- Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
- Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
- Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
- Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
- Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs
To learn more about L’Oréal’s commitment to sustainability, please click HERE
Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other’s health & safety in mind.