The Idenau operation is a state-of-the-art Water bottling facility along with a full water distribution center.  The site operation function on the foundational principles of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance); principles of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma; and the power of High-Performance Teams.  All associates at the Idenau site will have specific accountability and ownership to the site operations and to their respective functional business operation.  The site run on state-of-the-art enterprise information technology systems and manufacturing execution systems; and with highly automated processing equipment, packaging equipment, and material movement equipment; and very standardized lean processes.  This position will be responsible for the Quality functions for the Manufacturing and Distribution sites.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

What you will do:

• Responsible for safety and industrial hygiene plans, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with local, State, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. Maintains a system for reporting, monitoring, and correcting serious safety problems.
• Responsible for environmental plans policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, State, and Federal environmental rules and regulations, and conformance to corporate policies for continuous environmental improvement.
• Oversees health & safety, environmental, and DOT audits of all organization facilities and recommends preventative measures.
• As needed, ensures that corrective action is initiated by Management, and help establish priorities.
• Educate Management on Safety and Environmental best practices, prevention and how to work around/with hazardous substances.
• Responsible for Worker’s Compensation program and compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Implements training programs which will increase proficiency in safe practices, promote safety consciousness, ensure environmental compliance, and advance continuous environmental improvement.
• Develops appropriate guidelines to ensure legal compliance and formulates recommendations for implementing applicable best practices consistent with the company’s strategic safety and environmental objectives.
• Drives implementation of strategic EH&S initiatives to achieve corporate EH&S objectives; identifies elements of change required to support the EH&S strategy; encourages management team to balance short-term demands with long term benefits of strategic EH&S programs; and inspires commitment and involvement with safety objectives and programs.
• Drive EH&S initiatives, which reduce incident rates and environmental impacts while also reducing company costs (e.g., amount of workers’ compensation, etc.); establishes order of priority for EH&S initiatives and drives their implementation in cooperation of other managers, EH&S specialists, safety teams, and other key personnel.
• Establishes specific safety and health goals and objectives for the company and departments ensuring the targets are consistent with corporate strategies and objectives.
• Analyzes safety processes throughout the company; proactively seeks areas of opportunity for improvement; identifies root causes of accidents; recommends changes to work flow, equipment or other process elements; and develops and implements support systems/processes (such as safety rewards and recognitions, safety communications, etc.) to achieve safety objectives.
• Communicates and celebrates successes to maintain and foster company-wide commitment to safety and continuous environmental improvement; and provide recommendations for corrective direction when EH&S programs deviate from strategic plans and objectives.
• Serves as primary liaison between applicable regulatory and government agencies.  Files and or posts reports as required by external legal and convening agencies such as OSHA 300/300A Logs, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, Cameroon Department of Ecology, etc.
• Formulates, maintains, and executes American Beverage Company (ABC) emergency plans and responds to safety and employee emergencies.
• Ensures all significant near misses, injuries, and safety events are investigated and abatement measures implemented.
• Monitors and controls industrial hygiene, which relates to the long-term effects of factors such as chemical exposure, noise, lighting, heat, and humidity. Manages hazardous and universal waste storage and disposal in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Manages the Partnership in Safety program with OSHA.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's principles, policies, and applicable laws.
• Monitors activities where accidents could occur, halting any operation or activity that constitutes an imminent hazard to personnel or equipment.
• Follow all ABC policies and procedures.

Requirements

What you must have:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Safety engineering preferred.
• 5 years’ experience applying environmental, health & safety S and DOT regulations and programs in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent experience preferred; 1+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience in ISO environmental management systems preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist preferred.
• Strong background in ergonomic risk reduction.
• Ability to research and apply regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately imperative.
• Proven ability to develop safety and continuous environmental improvement as part of the Company culture.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to propose solutions to problems.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing, and high-growth work environment with focused attention for detail positively and comfortably.
• Must be able to travel occasionally, work in a team environment, occasionally work a flexible schedule, and adhere to and explain ABC policies and procedures.
• Ability to uphold Safety standards, participates in Continuous Process Improvement on the job, and follows our Manufacturing best practices.
• Ability to be on call 24/7 for emergencies.

Keys to success in this role include skills, knowledge, and behaviors in the following areas:

• Confidence, integrity, and an autonomous mindset with the ability to work independently and strive to win, even in challenging environments
• Ability to comprehend and follow work instructions and calibrate instrumentation
• Team-player attitude with well-developed interpersonal skills and comfort in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment.
• Mechanical orientation with the ability to solve problems and implement change
• Strong communication and writing skills and ability to conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrections

Company Overview & EEO Statement

American Beverage Company Sarl, is a leading beverage company in Cameroon with headquarters in Idenau, Limbe with a projected annual revenue in excess of 2.5 billion CFA, ABC is on track to hold leadership positions in premium mineral water in Cameroon. The Company maintains a formidable distribution network that enables its portfolio of more than 1500 owned, licensed and partners eager to make its brands available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. We crafted an unrivaled and solid benefits for you: We value our people and they are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired, and appreciated at work.   American Beverage Company Sarl, (ABC) is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. ABC recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law EOE.

Additional Requirements:

Each Candidates must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen.

The Chief Operation Officer is accountable for all operating business segments of the company. It is essential that the COO is growth oriented, entrepreneurial, and aligns with the company’s core value of " We provide consistent, high quality and healthy drinking water to people who value quality of life" in all aspects of production, including water production, equipment maintenance, people, and processes. This position provides the leadership, management, and vision to ensure we have the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization, increase operating efficiency, ensure water production excellence, and maintain financial strength. The position accomplishes this through a respectful, constructive, and energetic style, guided by the objectives of the company.

Relationships Serving as a member of the executive management team, this position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serves as a member of the company’s Advisory Board. The COO has direct management of functional operations for the company and all other affiliated entities.

Responsibilities

• Operations Provide operational leadership for internal and external stakeholders by implementing business strategies, plans, and procedures that align with the company’s focus on agronomic excellence • Collaborate with the management team to design and implement scale-able infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel to meet company objectives • Facilitate creation and execution of operational performance and growth goals by working with key leadership in the development of products, coordination of sale, and company equipment decisions • Provide leadership for inventory management, shipping, and quality control activities • Evaluate operational performance by analyzing data and creating KPI metrics and reporting, working closely with finance and IT • Support and guide cross-functional activities, such as equipment, engineering, and water safety.
• Executive Leadership Motivate and lead a high-performance management team; attract, recruit, and retain required members of the operational team not currently in place; provide mentoring for management development and succession planning • Support sales team with customer relationships and supplier requirements • Build and maintain healthy relationships with partners, distributors, vendors, and communities • Serve as a culture builder internally while enhancing the philosophy of "big company advantages with a small company atmosphere".
• Strategic Growth Provide leadership in new market expansion, land acquisition for future growth, and infrastructure expansion • Contribute in new business evaluation, growth budgeting, and customer pricing strategy • Support execution of merger and acquisition activities as a key strategy to achieve company’s growth targets.

Required Experience  • Strong organizational and project management skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail and follow-through • Self-directed individual who leads projects to identify and implement solutions with team input • Demonstrated financial management experience and budgeting skills • Demonstrated strong work-ethic, outstanding customer service approach, experience leading and managing people, and exceptional interpersonal skills that lead to building relationships across the organization • Fully proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and experience with windows-based programs • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to train and work with operational personnel at sites • Ability to acquire and hold a valid Cameroun driver’s license and successfully pass vehicle insurance verification. Our client offers a team-oriented culture with a high trust, and entrepreneurial spirit. They value their employees’ opinions, have a strong work ethic, and are focused on producing first class products and developing our operations profitably. People who are most successful are energetic, self-directed, and pragmatic.

Qualifications and Training

• Master’s degree is required. Master’s degree in business administration (or an equivalent combination of education and/or additional job-related experience) is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a related field or a Minimum of 10 years of management experience and 5 years in water or beverage manufacturing firm.

Company Overview & EEO Statement

American Beverage Company Sarl, is a leading beverage company in Cameroon with headquarters in Idenau, Limbe, with a projected annual revenue in excess of 2.5 billion CFA, ABC is on track to hold leadership positions in premium mineral water in Cameroon. The Company maintains a formidable distribution network that enables its portfolio of more than 1500 owned, licensed and partners eager to make its brands available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages.   We crafted an unrivaled and solid benefits for you: We value our people and they are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired, and appreciated at work. American Beverage Company Sarl (ABC) is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. ABC recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law EOE.

Additional Requirements:

Each Candidates must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen.

The Electro Mechanic Technician performs project management duties, maintenance and repairs of all pneumatic machines and line equipment.

Position Responsibilities

• Understand entire line operation and help where necessary.
• Maintain continuous improvement and preventative maintenance systems
•  Support changeovers of line equipment for different products and/or sizes.
• Ensure accurate parts assignments and equipment histories are maintained.
• Assist other operators on project management duties, adjustments, and repair procedures.
• Complete all necessary reports and maintains M&R logs.
• Assist the Supervisor in the operations of the line.
• Assist in training operators/mechanics on repairs, adjustments, and standard operating procedures.
• Comply with all safety requirements.

The Idenau operation is a state-of-the-art bottling facility along with a full water distribution center. The site operation function on the foundational principles of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance); principles of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma; and the power of High-Performance Teams. All associates at the Idenau site will have specific accountability and ownership to the site operations and to their respective functional business operation. The site run on state-of-the-art enterprise information technology systems and manufacturing execution systems; and with highly automated processing equipment, packaging equipment, and material movement equipment; and very standardized lean processes. Production Planner The successful candidate will support and help lead the efforts of the Planning team in meeting business objectives and exceeding customer service expectations. This position will be responsible for building the short and long-term production plan for the facility that reflects the demand plan. To include planning production schedules, purchasing raw materials, ensuring raw materials arrive in time for production. Balancing working capital and customer fill rate to meet annual American Beverage Company’s goal. Responsibilities: Performs duties with a safety-first approach Ensures work areas are always clean and organized Develop and maintain Production-planning models, which include materials, resources, shift configurations, and the like. Establish a balanced and achievable rolling master production schedule in SAP, analyze short/mid-range forecasts vs. capacities to identify and prevent service problems. Monitor inventory alerts to identify potential inventory problems through all planning horizons and coordinate efforts to resolve Maintain product and material availability within predetermined safety stock settings. Communicate any issues related to stock availability to all appropriate parties. Ensure product has desired freshness. Minimize “aged” inventory and product obsolescence. Ensure that production and materials planning processes are consistent with American Beverage Company policies and procedures. Performs other duties as requested by management. Requirements Bachelor’s degree preferred. 3 years of Supply Chain, Production Planning, or Scheduling experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment 3 years of experience with automated management systems (SAP or ERP systems). Microsoft Excel proficiency required. Prior experience with SAP or similar ERP system Company Overview & EEO Statement American Beverage Company Sarl, is a leading beverage company in Cameroon with headquarters in Idenau, Limbe, with a projected annual revenue in excess of 2.5 billion CFA, ABC is on track to hold leadership positions in premium mineral water in Cameroon. The Company maintains a formidable distribution network that enables its portfolio of more than 1500 owned, licensed and partners eager to make its brands available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. We crafted an unrivaled and solid benefits for you: We value our people and they are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired, and appreciated at work. American Beverage Company Sarl, (ABC) is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. ABC recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law EOE. Additional Requirements: Each Candidates must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen.

The Idenau operation is a state-of-the-art water bottling facility along with a full water distribution center.  The site operation function on the foundational principles of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance); principles of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma; and the power of High-Performance Teams.  All associates at the Allentown site will have specific accountability and ownership to the site operations and to their respective functional business operation.  The site run on state-of-the-art enterprise information technology systems and manufacturing execution systems; and with highly automated processing equipment, packaging equipment, and material movement equipment; and very standardized lean processes.  This position will be responsible for the Quality functions for the Manufacturing and Distribution sites.

What you will do: 

Occupational Health Nurse

As an instrumental member of our Environmental, Health and Safety Team, the Occupational Health Nurse (“OHN”) is expected to work collaboratively with leadership, operations and other functional areas, and employees to promote a healthy and safe work environment, while still efficiently meeting the business needs. The OHN will help workers remain healthy and productive with a focus on employee protection from work-related and environmental hazards and prevention of illness and injury in the workplace. The right candidate must possess both a proactive and positive attitude along with a strong ability to work with others to further the Company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.

Tasks:

• Develop creative, engaging programs by which to increase awareness of health risks and the overall wellness of Company employees; develop an awareness of Health needs of the workforce and individuals.
• Ability to interact with all levels of associates to foster behavioral change related to employee Health.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local area medical providers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to clinical operations.
• Maintain appropriate records associated with the responsibilities of the position in a confidential manner.
• Manage and administer the site-specific workers’ compensation program, including evaluation and initial treatment of injuries, maintenance and filing of required forms, coordinating with workers’ compensation insurer, and where appropriate, assisting with the return to work program at the facility.
• Manage and administer site specific records and logs for OSHA reporting purposes coordinating with the EHS Shared Services Leader.
• Administer site specific programs, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Substance Abuse Policy & Hearing Conservation program.
• Provide required training and testing to employees, including, but not limited to, hearing conservation, blood borne pathogens, and blood lead level monitoring.
• Assist with the administration of the site-specific annual Health & Wellness Fair.
• Administer immunization programs, such as Influenza & Hepatitis A&B
• Develop protocols for and coordinate the local Emergency Responder program as required by State OSH standards.
• Participate in the process for accommodations under the ADA.
• Maintain current awareness of applicable state and local health, industrial hygiene, and safety regulations.
• Maintain adequate amounts of Health Clinic supplies such as routine OTC meds and bandaging, for emergency use and ensure that all medical supplies & equipment are current, in good working order and calibrated, if indicated.
• Must exhibit proficient communication in both written and oral form, including being able to articulate while publicly speaking.
• Basic computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be of high integrity and maintain confidentiality at all times. Other requirements and considerations include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current unencumbered Registered Nurse Licensure.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an RN is required. Experience in Occupational Health nursing in a manufacturing environment is desirable, but not required.
• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to travel minimally within Cameroon to other Ruger locations, as required.

Work Environment:

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and OPIM bodily fluids including blood. Will be exposed to loud noises, as loud as 85 dB or higher while on the plant floor. Those areas are in a mandatory hearing conservation program as required by OSHA standards. Personal protective equipment that is required includes hearing protection (ear buds or earmuffs), safety glasses, and gloves (as needed). Shoes must be slip resistant, or rubber hard soles, with closed toes and heel.