EHS Manager

Corporate

• Adheres to the HTGSS policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGSS Core Values
• Complies with all HTGSS Certification standards; Management System (TS16949), Environmental ISO 14001-2015 and Health and Safety ISO 45001-2018 policies and procedures
• Treats all HTGSS team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Manages the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget
• Performs additional assignments / duties as assigned

EHS

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Comply with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Maintains company safety goals

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead all EHS requirements as an example for others to follow
• Create a culture of awareness, acceptance & adherence to EHS requirements
• Inspect the facility to identify, safety, health, and environmental risks
• Prepare HR reports and metrics of various data / topics assigned
• Advise site leadership on organizational policy matters as it relates to EHS matters
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster a positive attitude toward organizational safety objectives
• Schedule routine inspections, and implement training according to findings
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and maintain appropriate Health, Safety, Industrial and Process Safety Programs and necessary related training
• Audit, analyze and collate EHS performance data and process effective improvement
• Perform facility audits, surveys, and inspections to identify environmental and occupational hazards, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and develop recommendations that provide solutions, remedies or process improvement
• Manage SDS data – ensure safety in material handling
• Proactively meets KPI requirements to reduce exposure and control risks
• Recommend and implement new Green Processes while working closely with regulatory and corporate compliance via established auditing processes and risk analysis – work on various items with EPA, and OSHA
• Ensure plant hazardous waste -oil, machining fluid is disposed correctly
• Lead Safety and Hazard assessments activities including Process Hazard Analysis and Job Safety Analysis
• Attend training and seminars, then deliver material to staff

Skills and knowledge

• Administer and manage Workers Compensation program and drug testing program
• Track compliance with various Federal, State, and Local environmental requirements
• Lead Safety Team and Waste Minimization Team programs to resolve EHS performance
• Prepare, submit and document all EPA and OSHA requirements up to but not limited to OSHA 300 log, CAA, CWA, RCRA, storm water /wastewater, Title V, PSM/RMP, SARA 311,312,313, Form R and Hazardous waste generator as well as Air Emissions annual inventory report
• Develop and implement training for all personnel to ensure understanding and compliance of EHS & programs and environmental permit conditions
• Support and account for the EHS budget, including timely review of EHS related invoices

Reporting

• Reports to Chief Administration Officer (CAO)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Healthy Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off

Competency Requirements

• Confidentiality: Adheres to the upmost confidentiality; particularly regarding handling employment/personal information.
• Multitasking: Must possess the ability to change from one task to another in quick manner based on company needs
• Communication: Works to ensure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
• Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action to address current or future problems.
• Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output).
• Motivation: Engages team members through clear and consistent communication.
• Leadership: Leads by Example
• Integrity: Performs in such a way as to inspire a high degree of trust and acceptance amongst co-workers across all departments
• Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs.
• Organizational and Self Discipline: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments.
• Analytic pieces or/Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems.
• Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups.
• Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace.
• Teamwork: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement.
• Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcome and take advantage of opposing ideas and opinions are always respectful to others.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Stand / Walk Frequent (34 - 66%)
• Sit Frequent (34 – 66%)
• Bend/Stoop/Squat Rare (0-5%)
• Lift Occasional (1 – 60 reps) 50 Lbs. Max
• Computer Work
• Push / Pull Occasional (1 – 60 reps) 50 Lbs. Max
• The employee generally works in indoor office and warehouse environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree of science degree in Safety, Environmental or other relevant discipline, or associate degree in EHS preferred
• PHR certification a plus
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is preferred

Position Requirements And Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience in Human Resources field
• 5+ Years in EHS leadership/management role is ideal
• Experience at an Automotive OEM and/or Tier 1 supplier is helpful
• Comprehensive understanding of U.S. employment laws and best practices
• Thoroughly understand regulatory requirements including OSHA and EPA compliance standards, as well as regulations related to storm water/wastewater, RCRA, PSM/RMP, Title V, CAA, CWA, Form R, Air Emissions reporting and other federal, state, and local laws
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, NIPA and HAZWOPER requirements
• Experience in risk management, ergonomics, personal protective equipment, industrial safety, injury, and incident investigations, reporting, auditing and training
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of automotive plants processes/principles, company products, trade terminology and manufacturing processes is a plus
• Excellent presentations, delivery and facilitation skills, ability to engage an audience
• Ability to compile and concise visual reports in charts, graphs and table format
• Exercise exceptional independent judgement and discretion with the ability to take initiative on assigned tasks without significant supervision, and be a successful member of a team
• Must be able to interact effectively and professionally with a variety of individuals at all levels within a multicultural environment and with outside agencies, venders, contractors, and regulatory representatives
• Technical/ Computer Skills: Strong understanding of HRIS Systems
• Experience in ADP and SAP
• Proficient with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)