R&D Supervisor and Safety Lead

Join The Hoya Vision Care Team! 

For over 60 years, HOYA Vision Care has been a passionate leader in optical technology innovation.  As a manufacturer of high quality, high performing eyeglass lenses, we continuously aim to bring the best possible vision care solutions to eye care professionals. 

We are currently hiring a R&D Supervisor and Safety Lead

Location: Hoya Vision – Ramsey, MN

What’s in it for you? 

• Health/Dental/Vision/Disability Insurance 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• 401K plans
• PTO and Paid Holidays 
• And more!

What you’ll do:

• Demonstrate strong leadership to drive strategic and technical improvements and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and global standards for the R&D team.
• Supervise and manage a team of R&D technicians, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.
• Lead safety efforts for the introduction of new chemicals and processes for R&D experimentation.
• Develop and maintain safety protocols and ensure their adherence within the R&D team.
• Advocate for a positive safety culture and foster a proactive work environment.
• Ensure R&D compliance with EHS regulatory programs from all required governmental agencies.
• Stay knowledgeable of REACH and other global regulations and their impact on product development.
• Partner with leadership to implement EHS initiatives, providing guidance and direction, and facilitating EHS discussions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective EHS programs, promoting proactive interventions.
• Participate with the leadership team in driving continuous improvement.
• Maintain general knowledge of requirements for importing chemicals under the Toxic Substance Control Act, EPA regulations, RCRA standards, Clean Air Act, and state hazardous waste generator requirements.
• Analyze trends and implement programs to continuously improve safety goals.
• Other essential duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, M.S. preferred, in a scientific field required. Ideally in Chemistry or related field
• Experience in EHS program development and implementation
• Extensive knowledge of chemicals and their hazards and handling techniques
• Experience of leading management and influencing others to embrace and implement continuous safety improvement culture
• Ability to manage personnel with strong leadership ability to motivate and coach personnel to accomplish company and global strategic goals
• Valid driver’s license and good driving history
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulatory standards on safety and health
• Environmental management experience
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Decision Making
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and interface with all levels of management and employees.
• Excellent oral and written communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel as needed <10%

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