EHS Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement environmental, safety, health policies, practices and procedures in compliance with governmental regulations including Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations including, but not limited to OSHA.
• Develop and implement safety and health policies, practices and procedures to keep everyone accident, near miss, incident, first aid, recordable and lost work time free.
• Manage the implementation and effective application of safety practices, including the utilization of safety equipment and devices in a manufacturing and transportation environment.
• Conduct meetings, design and develop manuals, produce bulletins, recommend and provide safety videos and other visual aids, to keep Supervisors and Managers apprised of hazardous conditions and practices.
• Develop plans and lead the change to reduce and prevent accidents by implementing preventative measures.
• Develop and coordinate internal and external emergency services for injured or ill employees.
• Maintain and provide the management team with statistical summaries.
• Maintain files and record systems relating to safety functions and prepare periodic reports and summaries to keep Management informed.
• Maintain OSHA and other mandated government files to provide proof of compliance and maintenance of minimum standards.
• Provide expertise to ensure Company compliance with mandatory Federal and State regulations and insurance requirements.
• Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment and other materials.
• Performs monthly inspections of the organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows-up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Led the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations.
• Ensures mandatory yearly training and/or testing is completed and proper records kept, for facility, including Hazard Communication, Forklift, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, First-Aid, Hearing, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline: Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environment, Health and Safety, Chemistry, Biology, or appropriate science-related field is preferred but not required.
• Strong technical and regulatory expertise in environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements.
• Advanced certification, additional specialized safety education, and/or equivalent work experience are desired.
• Experience: Minimum five years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Five or more years' experience in a safety related position. A strong working knowledge of safety requirements and OSHA related laws.
• Demonstrated judgment and decision making, as well as the capability to take projects from the conceptual stage to completion.