Job Description

Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S) Joint Venture (JV) is seeking a proven, high performing  Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager to fill this key role supporting a dynamic and growing joint venture. Ours is a noble mission with a vision and purpose focused on a global scale. This role will include activities supporting capture and execution of contracts for the Iron Dome AUR production as well as subcontracts in support of general operation of the business.

The selected candidate will be responsible for  supporting our ongoing compliance and risk reduction efforts at the Camden, AR site.  This site offers the EH&S professional an opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to foster employee engagement and drive risk reduction and continuous improvement of the EH&S program. The successful candidate will help to ensure the company maintains compliance with federal, state, and local laws/regulations and internal policies and procedures. In addition, this person will anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices; develop hazard control designs, methods, procedures, and programs; implement, administer, and advise others on hazard controls and related programs; and measure, audit, and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard controls and related processes.

Other duties and responsibilities include:

• R ecognize, evaluate, and control hazardous workplace conditions.
• Take proactive steps to ensure the safety and health of site employees and influence safe behaviors.
• Work with subject matter experts to assure compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company EH&S requirements.
• Execute initiatives, programs, reports, and training across multiple EH&S disciplines, as required to achieve and maintain compliance.
• Audit and evaluate current policies, procedures, and documentation to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Investigate, analyze, and interpret data from injuries and near-misses ensuring corrective actions are completed on time, and all necessary documentation is in place.
• Interact with employees of all levels, promote relationships, learn the tasks employees perform and be known as a resource to the employees at the site. Work toward building partnerships and influencing across assigned areas to provide actionable improvement programs.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

  Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) or related field and at least 8 years of related experience, or an advanced degree and 5 years of experience.
• Experience with identification and mitigation of EH&S hazards
• Demonstrated experience with implementing EH&S systems and processes across multiple facilities.
• Ability to impact and effect change with a flexible, open-minded, positive approach.
• Advanced knowledge in OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements
• Proficient skill with Computer Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Professional written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with managing EH&S issues in a manufacturing work environment
• Strong presentation skills
• Project management and execution skills
• Preferred certifications include Occupational Health & Safety technologist (OHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Associate Risk Management (ARM) credentials.

Work Location: 100% on-site in Camden, AR with some travel to Arlington, VA corporate office as needed.

Travel: 5%, mainly within the United States

Why R2S?If you have a passion for learning and entrepreneurial spirit, this is the place for you. The R2S team is in expansion and growth mode, so if you enjoy a highly collaborative environment and not being siloed in a collective effort to see mission success, R2S is the place for you. We offer flexible scheduling (9/80 work schedule), a generous leave package with holiday shutdown, and other competitive benefits. At R2S, you can grow personally and professionally through energizing work in a mission focused environment where expanding your professional knowledge is encouraged.

More Information:

This position may require the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: 

R2S is An Equal  Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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