EHS Manager

Environmental

• Maintain all record keeping and conduct activities necessary for environmental compliance (monthly material usage record keeping, storm water, air permitting, etc).
• Walk through with environmental consultant (STRATA) personnel during scheduled visits.
• Complete Annual Storm water and other required training.
• Champion the ISO certification/surveillance efforts to include leading EHS Committee and participating in Objectives and Targets Team Meetings.
• Lead the ISO Coordinator and when not available conduct their duties (see Environmental/ISO Coordinator job description).

Health

• Champion the team’s health efforts by working with wellness coordinator to promote good eating habits, physical fitness, and mental health.
• Set a great example for the team by continuing to improve one’s personal wellness.

Safety / Workers’ Compensation

• Conduct and complete Injury and Illness report with injured team member, Area Coordinator and Team Leader or Manager after completing thorough accident investigation.
• Absolutely ensure post-accident drug screens are completed as required.
• Call in, fax or e-mail First Report of Injury to Broadspire within 24-hours of accident, or sooner.
• Act as worker’s compensation liaison and participate in quarterly reviews of loss runs.
• Complete and maintain OSHA 300 Log record keeping.
• Administer the company’s Return-to-Work program including the transitional employment teams.
• Report to Home Office EHS Director monthly reporting numbers; (OSHA entries for previous month, Lost Time Accident and OSHA streaks in number of days).
• Administer the workers’ compensation program, which includes working with the company’s insurance carrier to reduce lost time and fraudulent claims, case management and communications with team members.
• Conduct regular safety meetings with area coordinators and team leaders to review and discuss each group’s accidents and injuries.
• Identify ways to prevent reoccurrence of accidents by reengineering, changing the process or providing personal protective equipment.
• Conduct facility inspections to detect existing or potential safety hazards and make recommendations regarding corrective or preventive measures to management.
• Absolutely ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA standards and regulations such as Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tag out, Blood borne Pathogens, Hearing Conservation, Emergency Evacuation Plans, etc. utilizing the Home Office EHS Director as a resource.
• Absolutely ensure compliance with company and home building facility policies and procedures relating to Scissor Lifts, Fall Protection, Line Roll, Hitch Lock, Hot Works, Suspended Loads, Saw Safety, etc. utilizing the Home Office EHS Director as a resource.
• Participate in and follow-up on the investigation of work-related injuries/illnesses, on-the-job accidents, or near misses as required.
• Complete Near Miss and/or Lost Time Accident Case studies and send to Home Office EHS Director.
• Conduct annual Job Hazard Analysis and provide feedback to all affected teams.
• Absolutely ensure team members who are First Responders are trained in First Aid, CPR and AED; and are certified by State and Federal laws as required.
• Maintain current MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) master binder. Provide individual binders for the designated teams in manufacturing facility.

Training

• Develop and conduct required OSHA training programs on plant work practices, safety precautions and procedures as required.
• Ensure all forklift, tractor and other associated powered industrial truck operators are effectively trained and licensed to operate safely as required by OSHA and applicable State and Federal laws.
• Conduct effective New Hire Orientation safety training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4+ years) in Environmental Studies or related field.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking is preferred, but not required.
• General understanding and knowledge of federal, state, local, and company regulations and standards applicable to environmental protection agency (EPA) and occupational health and safety (OSHA) practices and programs, state workers’ compensation programs, and ISO program familiarity.
• Experience in safety culture and industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Great people/leadership skills required.
• Excellent presentation skills required.
• Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint Skills.