Facility & EHS Manager

Job description

Zodiac Aerospace is a world leader in aerospace equipment and systems for commercial, regional and business aircraft and for helicopters and spacecraft. It develops and manufactures state-of-the-art solutions to improve comfort and facilities on board aircraft and high-technology systems to increase aircraft performance and flight safety. Zodiac Aerospace, a Safran* company since February 2018, has 32,500 employees worldwide and generated revenue of 5.1billion euros for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2017. Zodiac Aerospace is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange.

* Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with nearly 58,000 employees and sales of 15.8 billion euros in 2016. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.

For more information: www.safran-group.com and www.zodiacaerospace.com / Follow @Safran and @ZodiacAerospace on Twitter

Manages the operation, maintenance and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) related activities of the buildings, manufacturing operation, equipment, furnishings, grounds, and all related regulatory agencies. The Facilities include structures and grounds, as well as, multiple utilities such as heating, air conditioning, power, water and electrical. The position’s role is to provide for the proper and safe functioning of all of the facilities and operations, as well as, to perform facility planning, capital budgeting, oversight of construction, remodeling and repair of the facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Facility & EHS Manager is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the manufacturing process, buildings, and associated equipment and grounds, as well as, for their maintenance, repair, installation and construction through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

· Ensure compliance with all EPA, OSHA and Zodiac (Safran Cabins) internal EHS reporting requirements;
· Hazard assessment;
· Establish continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, improve organizational safety and environmental performance;
· Facilities and capital planning;
· Facilities operation;
· Facilities maintenance, repair, installation and construction;
· Supervision of staff;
· RMO for ZGUS Facilities.

The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.

· Ensure compliance with all EPA, OSHA and all Zodiac internal reporting requirements: The Facility & EHS Manager is accountable for developing meeting all EHS regulatory reporting and compliance requirements. This accountability includes such essential tasks as:
· Developing and implementing effective EHS processes and programs at the facility.
· Providing employee and contractor EHS training
· Ensuring the facility is operating in compliance with all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations.
· Representing the company with local, state and federal agencies as required.
· Completing timely reporting to Zodiac Corporate and other stakeholders.

· Hazard assessment: The Facility & EHS Manager is accountable for completing and leading hazard assessments and implementing risk controls throughout the manufacturing process. This accountability includes such essential tasks as:
· Facilitating and overseeing incident investigations, root cause analyses and closure of corrective action plans.
· Leading and directing safety committees and workstation hazard assessment teams.

· Establish and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, improve organizational safety and environmental performance and ensure compliance: The Facility & EHS Manager is accountable for driving long-term EHS improvements. This accountability includes such essential tasks as:
· Championing initiatives that identify and communicate facility risk exposure, prioritize risk reduction needs, and ensure closure of recommendations to reduce risk.
· Maintaining and improving facility safety, workers compensation and environmental performance metrics and communication boards.
· Ensuring the proper onsite management of solid, universal, and hazardous wastes and lead efforts to eliminate and/or reduce wastes through reusing, recycling and various other methods.

· Facilities and capital planning: The Facility & EHS Manager is accountable for developing plans and capital budgets for the future facilities needs. This accountability includes such essential tasks as:

· Researching and analyzing future facilities and equipment needs and the costs of meeting those needs;
· Preparing short and long-range budgets for operations, maintenance and capital equipment and building costs for assigned facilities and operations;
· Preparing and implementing plans for preventive maintenance of buildings and equipment.

· Facilities operation: The Facility & EHS Manager is accountable for assuring the safe and reliable operation of the facility and associated equipment and utilities. This accountability includes such essential tasks as:

· Directing staff in operating the heating, ventilation, cooling and other functional systems, as well as, the electrical, electronic, plumbing, mechanical and other infrastructure supporting those systems;
· Directing staff and contractors in providing cleaning and beautification services for the buildings and grounds;
· Monitoring operating costs and developing and implementing methods for improving operating efficiency;
· Directing staff and participating in developing and implementing safety standards and procedures for facilities operation and in training and communicating safety standards and procedures to staff.

· Facilities maintenance, repair, installation and construction: The Facility & EHS Manager is accountable for the continuing reliable and safe functioning of the facilities and related equipment by directing its maintenance repair, installation, remodeling and construction. This accountability includes such essential tasks as:

· Directing staff and contractors in maintenance and repair of facilities and related infrastructure;
· Directing and overseeing the installation of equipment and infrastructure, such as plumbing, heating and electrical systems;
· Directing and overseeing the alteration, remodeling and construction of facilities, including preparation of designs, specifications and cost estimates, and conducting inspections of work.

· Supervision of staff: The Facility & EHS Manager is accountable for providing an appropriately qualified staff and for assuring their effective performance. This accountability includes such essential tasks as:

· Recruiting and selecting appropriately qualified staff for the facilities operation and maintenance services within the constraints of fiscal and compensation policy;
· Providing for training and development of assigned staff to assure their current and continuing competencies in their respective fields;
· Providing leadership and direction to assigned staff;
· Reviewing and evaluating performance of assigned staff, providing guidance and coaching where needed, and conducting constructive performance reviews with staff.

· RMO for the ZGUS Facilities: The Facility & EHS Manager is accountable for responding and properly notifying the chain of command in emergency situations involving the facilities. This function is handled per our Risk Management Plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to communicate with all Managers and Staff Members. The ability to read in English. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representatives of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s (BA or BS.) degree or an equivalent degree from a college or technical school in a related area, plus 3 years experience; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, financial data, Company procedures, or Company manuals. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers, employees, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret bar graphs and calculate percentages.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and a diagram or schedule form. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The Physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those and employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

It is the policy of Zodiac Aerospace to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.
If you are applying for a job in the United States and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our Human Resources Department at and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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