EHS Leader - #446931

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Leader develops and facilitates the implementation and coordination of policies, procedures and programs to protect our team members and promote the highest standards of EHS within Novelis Kingston.

The successful EHS Leader will maintain an active presence on the shop floor to foster strong relationships within the plant. This team member will work strategically outside of EHS to collaborate with other functions such as: Operations/Production, Maintenance, Quality, Reliability, Engineering, Human Resources, Procurement, and Legal.

At Novelis, our people are our greatest asset. We embrace our diversity to see real world problems through various lenses, and make break-through technology possible. Our family oriented atmosphere encourages and enables employees and their families to give back to their communities through volunteering and working with non-profit partners and local schools towards making communities safer, supporting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education initiatives and growing recycling by consumers. We operate in a strong encouraging environment with opportunities to be a part of our employee mentorship programs to guide you through your career.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Site Leadership and team to ensure consistent application of EHS related policies and practices. Communicate incidents or policy changes.
• Lead compliance within our EHS Management System, in addition to regulatory, and Novelis requirements by participating in, and supporting, audits.
• Be present on the shop floor daily, engaging in conversation, collecting feedback, and actively seeking to understand team member perspectives.
• Act as a resource and mentor to all partners at the plant.
• Implement Novelis EHS strategy and other strategic objectives, as directed by head office or by local plant initiatives.
• Prioritize and balance multiple and simultaneous activities to meet demands of the job within allocated timeframes.
• Promote a collaborative EHS culture, acquiring cooperation and involvement from Leaders and team members who have concerns and/or ideas for change.
• Participate in continuous improvement exercises, using the experiences and knowledge of others to build sustainable solutions.
• Work with the Education & Training Pillar to develop EHS training matrix and facilitate training programs.
• Apply our cultural values in all undertakings, with a commitment to personal growth and self-awareness.
• In general, the position acts as an EHS champion, strategic partner and internal consultant.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Safety Engineering, Environmental Science or related field required.
• Previous leadership experience in an EHS position in a collaborative, industrial, setting.
• Extensive knowledge and skill in development, implementation and maintenance of health and safety programs/activities and procedures.
• Experience with EHS Management Systems (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 45001) and EHS auditing.
• Skills Needed to Excel in Position Include:
• Interpersonal skills to build a culture of safety, influence others and be a safety advocate throughout the plant.
• Being an active listen, speaking candidly with others, challenging respectfully and always following up on actions or feedback.
• High degree of proficiency in computer software applications with a detailed approach to policy & procedure documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work well within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to address large groups for presentations and training.
• Ability to multi-task, quickly adapt to change, and work with minimal direction.
• Ability to interpret regulations and apply the content to operations.
• A continuous improvement approach to building a culture of safety through influence and employee engagement.
  

What We Offer

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs
  
  

Disclaimer

We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:

• Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis
• Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers – Novelis
  
  

Location Profile

Novelis – Kingston Works is situated on the traditional homeland of the Haudenosaunee Anishinaabe and Huron-Wendat peoples. We thank them for their ongoing stewardship of this land where we are fortunate to work.

We are located on the eastern end of Lake Ontario an area famous for its historical significance and breathtaking 1000 islands views. Kingston is midway between Toronto and Montreal and home to three world class higher learning institutions and many historic sites. Here 300 employees cold roll finish and anneal aluminum used in automotive and specialty products for a wide array of customers in North America. Local residents and visitors enjoy Kingston’s Downtown District which is the gathering place for various events including the Kingston Buskers Rendezvous and the 1000 Islands Poker Run. Our employees give back to the community through United Way and the Loaned Representative Program. The site also provides grants to community organizations promoting safety recycling and STEM education through the company’s Novelis Neighbor program.

Disclaimer

We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:

• Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis
• Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers - Novelis