EHS Manager

About the role

Meyer Utility Structures is seeking an EHS Manager to join their team in Gadsden, AL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing environmental, health, and safety risks within the company's operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve site-wide EHS programs consistent with the organization’s management system and governance.
• Cultivate, promote, and continuously improve a "safety first" culture among all site employees.
• Provide EHS advice, support, technical expertise, and training to site employees and departments.
• Oversee investigation of all EHS incidents/accidents and near-misses, including root cause analysis, recommend corrective and preventative actions, and ensure implementation of these actions.
• Lead crisis management programs, including structure, teams, responsiveness, and communication.
• Work with contractors to ensure they have a robust safety program and are trained in any unique site requirements.
• Maintain compliance with environmental permits, including completion of reports on time.
• Implement environmental programs that align with the organization’s management system.
• Provide environmental regulatory and technical expertise on air quality and emission, wastewater, storm water, along with solid and hazardous waste management.
• Mentor junior staff in EHS management and compliance program development and implementation.
• Influence and lead individual contributors responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring safety and environmental programs, processes, and policies to safeguard employees, the public, and ensure compliance with governmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in an EHS leadership role in manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations.
• Hold safety-related certifications (ASP, CSP, etc.) or be eligible.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented; demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and team facilitation skills.
• Strong influencing skills across the organization and with all levels of employees.
• Courage to take on and advocate for contrary points of view at all levels of the organization.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with environmental/safety management systems (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18000, VPP, etc.).