Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle; leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain, and delivering world-class manufacturing services. The industries we serve include: commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next generation telecommunications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment.

SUMMARY

Oversees Environmental, Health/Wellness and Safety programs, Worker's Compensation and work and non-work related Return to Work programs at the division level to meet State, Federal, Local and Company policies and procedures. May acts as a consultant for Corporate or other Divisions as necessary.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

* Manage or conduct all environmental, health and safety related training and ensure the safety of all co-workers

* Perform scheduled plant safety, environmental and ISO-14001 inspection/audits

* Handle work related injuries, workers' compensation issues and work related/non-work related return to work programs; Participate in case management meetings and may provide documentation and testimony in litigation cases

* Regularly conduct work area ergonomics reviews and advise coworkers on proper work methods

* Develop and maintain EHS programs; Maintain detailed records on all medical related activities or coworkers for complete and accurate records, reports, analysis or legal documentation

* Responsible for all required EHS, including OSHA 300 logs, BLS Surveys, EPCRA Tier 2, and EPA Form R reports

* Lead Safety Committee and First Responders and their activities, conduct accident investigations and maintain associated reports and prevention programs

* Administer and coordinate division drug testing or pre-employment medical screening to meet company or customer requirements

* Lead the hazardous waste program and those assisting in maintaining hazardous waste

* Assist in audits, maintain all records relating to workers' compensation or environmental programs and analysis of OSHA and/or environmental laws to ensure compliance

* Establish medical policies and procedures and may act as a consultant for other divisions as necessary

* Maintain contact with employees under hospitalization or those at home recuperating from illness or job-related injuries; Follow all medical cases through to the resolution

QUALIFICATIONS

* 4 year technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management; 5+ years of environmental, health and safety experience; 3+ years in a leadership role.

* Understanding of the total business operation to include material procurement, order entry, forecasting, manufacturing, invoicing, customer returns, inventory levels, and on time delivery.

* Demonstrated confidentiality

* Ability to support an all shift production atmosphere

* Demonstrate effective presentation and facilitation skills

* Ability to travel to other sites as requested

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Effective interpersonal skills

* Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required

* Effective organization and prioritization skills

* Demonstrate high attention to detail

* Ability to work with diverse groups

* Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.

* Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.

* Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.

* Strong customer service and client focus

* Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software

* Demonstrated leadership and people management skills including ability to effectively coach and mentor employees at all levels.

* Enthusiastic and motivational communicator with multi-cultural experience.

* Demonstrates effective customer interface skills.

* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence individuals, internally and externally, across all levels, functions and geographies.

* Collaborate and influence cross functional peer leaders in order to obtain support for process improvements

* Solid financial understanding, risk analysis ability, relationship building and project management.

* Use of discretion with the ability to gain trust of business leaders and others to discuss and respond to sensitive and business critical issues.

* Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills.

* Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills

Education: 4 year technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management

Geographical Location: Minnesota:Winona

Physical Location: Winona, MN - East

Shift: 1st

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1700

Full Time

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