OUR STORY

Based in Wheeling, WV, the Ziegenfelder Company is part of the Armstrong Group. The Armstrong Group is a private, family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.

The Ziegenfelder Company is a frozen novelty manufacturer that focuses solely on producing the highest quality frozen ice novelties, commonly referred to as twin pops. We are the largest manufacturer of twin pops in the country with production facilities in Wheeling, WV; Chino, CA; and Denver, CO.

The Ziegenfelder Company has averaged solid growth for the past 15 years while growing our tribe from 60 employees in one facility with three production lines to over 400 employees across three facilities and 13 production lines. Core to our success has always been making the highest quality, best tasting products in the market and selling them to valued customers at the best possible price. The Ziegenfelder Company owns and produces the brand Budget Saver, as well as, licensed and private labeled products for premiere retailers, such as Albertsons, Dollar General, Kroger, and Walmart. 24/7 operations in our three facilities, generates over 2.2 million pops per day.

Ziegenfelder’s growth and success is clearly due to our dedicated tribe. We value integrity, creativity and innovation, and are committed to positively impacting our workforce and the communities in which we live and work.

OUR VISION
Growing together and revolutionizing our company to bring smiles to every home in America.

OUR MISSION
Making people smile with really cool treats

OUR STRATEGY
Growing Better Together.

ZIEGGY ESSENTIALS – T.W.I.N.S.
Think Tribe First

Win by Always doing the Right Thing

Inspire Each Other

Nurture our Zieggy Economy

Serve Others

ENVIRONMENTAL HEATH & SAFETY SPECIALIST

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist has responsibility for driving an EHS culture and mindset across the Wheeling plant while sharing best practices with the other plants. The position will provide Safety training and coaching to achieve improvements in all aspects of the organization. This role will also assist in developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance to EHS plans, programs, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support and coordinate on site the implementation of improving major initiatives with the goal of process improvement and loss eliminations: Safety Incidences, Waste, Productivity, Quality etc.
• Conduct routine facility walk-downs to observe and identify improvement needs regarding unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors. Communicate with leadership members on adverse observations and how to best intervene, coach or address real-time to meet company expectations.
• Responsible for training, coaching, and assessing EHS initiatives.
• Act as a change agent for leading and EHS processes while instilling a culture of accountability.
• Identify highest priority projects and coordinate various project teams to ensure proper resourcing to drive completion.
• Involvement in daily production and operations issues to ensure we produce a quality product safely, deliver on our customer goals and optimize efficiency/productivity.
• Implement and track safety training & compliance modules/learning plans using an LMS (learning management system).
• Develop, coordinate, and support a central recordkeeping system for safety/environmental compliance.
• Participate in incident reviews and casual analysis while driving closure to open corrective actions.
• Ability to extract, analyze and raise awareness through useful data from various systems to identify improvement opportunities. Examples, Red Zone, Daily huddles, Department Mtgs, Email etc. Help track & raise observations to leadership for discussion, while also celebrating positive behaviors.
• Participate in the review and selection of all new equipment, implementation plans and specifications for construction or installation of new equipment to identify environmental and workplace safety requirements.
• Assist in leading the on-going development, communication, and training of Job Hazard Analysis for all company locations. Review and recommend measures to control exposures, including substitution of less hazardous materials, use of PPE, work practice changes and engineering controls.
• Assist in the continued development, implementation, review, testing, and updating of all Safety Programs.
• During emergencies, serve as an expert liaison to regulatory agencies, provide structure and guidance to promote safety, and protect the banner.
• Assist with ensuring contractor compliance, meeting or exceeding Ziegenfelder safety requirements.
• Evaluate and implement new safety and health regulations as they relate to operations across all company locations.
• Provide project management safety support for all company improvement projects.
• Assist in OSHA, DOT, and EPA investigations, as required.
• Assist with WC, Auto, GL, Property, Environmental Claim Management to ensure Claims reporting timeliness, root cause of loss determination and prevention of future claims. Coordinate with claims adjusters and medical providers as needed. Attend Claims Reviews and provide updated claim information to the Leadership Team.
• Monitor all lost time incidents to ensure prompt return to work by the injured Team Members. Coordinates with insurance claims adjustor, nurse case manager, and physicians on appropriate return to work restrictions.
• Perform other duties and complete additional projects as assigned.
• This position will report to the Director of EHS.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Leaders at all levels and in all roles at Ziegenfelder strive to demonstrate leadership competencies. As the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, you will demonstrate:

• Integrity: Is direct and truthful, is ethical in making decisions and speaks candidly about tough issues. Is open-minded and listens to tribe members at all levels. Is widely trusted by others and keeps confidence.
• Self-awareness: Has an accurate picture of strengths and weaknesses and is willing to improve.
• Accountability: Seeks to take responsibility before placing blame. Able to react when unexpected problems arise, and proactive in developing plans to prevent problems from reoccurring. Admits mistakes, owns failures, and commits to deliver expectations and responsibilities.
• Credibility: Makes decisions and problem solves based on regulations, facts, data, and science. Clearly understands and communicates performance standards and expectations to others and is willing to hold self and others accountable to performance standards.
• Commitment: Contributes maximum effort to support company initiatives and is tenacious when problem solving for the good of the tribe and organization. Willing to go above and beyond to support success for others and the company.
• Teamwork: Focuses others’ energy on common goals, priorities, and problems. Seeks common ground to resolve conflicts. Works harmoniously with colleagues and departments.
• Initiative: Works to identify and seize opportunities when they arise. Demonstrates initiative and is motivated to drive improvement. Skilled at original thought when evaluating problems and developing action plans. Able to consult with peers and third parties when additional expertise may be needed.
• Values and gives feedback: Seeks out, responds to, shares, and uses feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or similar industry a plus
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience a plus
• 2 years of leadership experience; with focus on continuous improvements and/or coaching.
• Computer skills including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Aptitude for taking complex things and breaking them down into simple concepts to ensure a smooth transfer of skills and knowledge.
• Able to work flexible hours and extended hours as the need arises.
• Ability to organize projects, coordinate resources and successfully execute.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Passion for helping people succeed.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Must be able to function in a production environment using standard equipment.
• Subject to environmental conditions inside and outside, atmospheric conditions, noise, hazards (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, etc.), working in high places (scaffolding or roof tops)
• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, ramps and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

PREFENENCES

• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with the administration and maintenance of Learning Management Systems

LOCATION/TRAVEL

• This position is based in Wheeling, WV.
• Ability to Travel up to 15%