EHS Manager

CAF is an international market leader for the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for integrated transport systems at the forefront of technology that provides high value added sustainable mobility for its customers. CAF USA is located in Elmira Heights, New York, part of the Southern Finger Lakes area, offering proximity to large metropolitan areas while providing a rich connection to nature, community, and a fulfilling work-life balance.

About the role

The EHS Manager is responsible for ensuring the facility's full compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA, DEC, State Accreditations (New York), ISO 45001, and ISO 14001. The role involves leading efforts to continuously improve workplace safety, reduce work-related injuries and occupational illnesses, and minimize environmental impact. The EHS Manager will develop, implement, and manage comprehensive programs related to Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental issues, including conducting regular audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations, as well as coordinating and delivering relevant training sessions to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

Additionally, the EHS Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sustainability initiatives, maintain accurate documentation, and report on EHS performance metrics to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Translate corporate EHS requirements of external/internal auditing programs, environmental reporting requirements, safety initiatives, and training programs into management systems with site-specific goals.
• Interface with regulatory and public sector EHS agencies and authorities, acting as the liaison between plant management and government agencies on regulatory matters.
• Manage the site in achieving EHS targets and objectives, including ISO certifications.
• Manage development, maintenance, and achievement of goals in support of corporate and business group EHS strategic initiatives.
• Support creation of EHS goals for the site and appropriate activity-based goals for the leadership team, functional managers, and front-line supervisors to drive EHS culture, compliance, and results.
• Serve as the technical expert (resource) with an understanding and working knowledge of relevant EHS corporate and regulatory requirements and issues.
• Manage EHS priorities during facility restructuring projects or major process changes to verify that environmental permits and OSHA compliance are obtained prior to installation or modification of equipment or process changes.
• Facilitate and coordinate annual EHS audits to support compliance certification and provide oversight of audit corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, EPA, and DEC regulatory standards, including but not limited to industrial hygiene, fall protection, machine guarding, contractor safety, and air permitting.
• Manage storm water permits and air sampling protocols for permit compliance.
• Manage outsourcing of and/or train staff on general safety/environmental awareness, hand and powered tool safety, ladder safety, forklift, aerial lift, and other relevant training.
• Responsible for managing the administration of employee safety and risk programs, and maintaining current insurance policies (including Workers Compensation and related programs).
• Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) are preferred.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, regulatory compliance, Human Resources, and training.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; Access skills desirable.
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively, highly-driven, and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to work hands-on with team members in a management capacity.

Safety Requirements

• Report all injuries/illnesses to their supervisor that occur at work, the day of the incident.
• Report any unsafe conditions identified in their respective work area to their supervisor.
• Comply with all CAF USA safety policies, procedures, and requirements, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is communicated and supplied.
• Keep their respective work area clean and orderly at all times.
• Attend all CAF USA required training as soon as possible before the start of assigned work.
• Do NOT operate any CAF USA equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts) until certified to do so.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $90,000 to $110,000 annually.