Bilingual EHS Manager

About the role

The EHS Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and implementing organization safety program to ensure safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials
• Prepare studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies
• Inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented
• Provide information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions
• Lead the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations
• Compile and submit accident reports required by regulatory agencies
• Oversee the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time
• Prepare and arrange safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, industry conferences, and exhibitions
• Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs
• Maintain safety files and records
• Some travel may be required for this position
• Bilingual in Spanish required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field from a four-year college or university with 5-8 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license
• Supervisory responsibilities: interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; ensure employees are properly trained on tasks and safety requirements
• Physical demands: regularly required to sit; frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally required to stand
• Work environment