EH&S Manager

Key Responsibilities

• EHS Leadership & Site Ownership
• Serve as the site EHS subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all safety and environmental matters
• Drive a strong safety culture through visible leadership, accountability, and employee engagement
• Maintain and continuously improve site safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate behavior-based safety initiatives and ergonomic improvement activities
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and company EHS requirements
• Facilitate required EHS training programs to ensure regulatory and company compliance
• Manage environmental programs and processes related to: Hazardous and special waste management, Water discharge compliance, Air permitting and environmental reporting
• Manage incident reporting processes and ensure timely investigation and closure of corrective actions
• Lead risk assessments and support mitigation planning for operational and process changes
• Manage the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure risks are properly identified and controlled
• Provide guidance and support related to workers compensation cases as needed
• Support operational and leadership teams in resolving EHS-related concerns and risks
• Reinforce expectations and safe work practices through regular floor interaction and coaching

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Safety or Environmental
• 3+ years of progressive experience leading safety and/or environmental management systems
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing setting
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and the ability to apply such in the manufacturing setting
• Ability to influence prioritization of activities to maintain compliance and impact EH&S improvement
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and the ability to apply such in the manufacturing setting
• Ability to appropriately interact with regulatory inspectors including accompaniment on inspections and follow-up activities as required
• Demonstrated ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface with people at all levels within the organization and outside the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint and other relevant systems
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting internal and external customer needs
• Forward-looking action-oriented team player that works well with cross-functional groups
• Maintain excellent organizational skills
• Ability to appropriately manage the activities and performance of direct reports
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies
• Skills in change management and process management
• Ability to effectively plan, direct and coordinate multiple tasks/projects across different departments and cross-functional teams while maintaining excellent organizational skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships at all levels both internally and externally
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment
• Ability to drive continuous EH&S improvement and Lean Manufacturing progress