EHS MANAGER

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a world class safety culture, rally, and lead the team with the continued goal of an accident-free work environment.
• Develop/maintain/update and train the employee population on written safety programs.
• Lead the monthly safety committee.
• Distribute/track monthly safety training by the Supervisors.
• Determine safety training needed per job and ensure this information is correctly reflected on the job descriptions/communicated.
• Lead the Near Miss/Hazard Reporting, determine corrective actions needed for each incident, and communicate to the Supervisors per incident.
• Conduct Forklift and Lockout/Tagout safety training.
• Cook First Aid/CPR team and training.
• Cook First Aid/CPR team and training.
• Coordinate annual hearing testing on site and all activities associates with set up.
• Determine the best personal protective equipment needed for each job, ensure availability, and communicate/train.
• Conduct quarterly safety audits, report findings, coordinate corrections.

Essential Functions

• Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Excel), email, general office equipment (copier).
• Extensive knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment and components.
• Work safely and champion co-workers to do the same.
• Perform work during the scheduled work hours until shift end, meet deadlines, and/or production run rates.
• Work cooperatively with peers.
• Be respectful and demonstrate professionalism.
• Working overtime is a condition of employment, including being available for call ins as needed.
• Perform 5S daily and comply with the five 5S Rules to Live By.
• Know the 4 key points of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Be able to read, understand, and follow the current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Supervisor/Manager.

Education/Training Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Safety, Engineering, or Industrial Hygiene.
• Additional Training Requirements: Developing and Conducting Safety Audit Programs and intimately familiar with OSHA regulations/experience dealing with state & federal OSHA.

Licensing Requirements

• Formal training and/or certification in ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a position requiring overall safety and security responsibility.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Ear plugs.
• Cut resistant gloves when using approved utility knife.
• Gloves (work area specific).
• Safety glasses in manufacturing.
• Utilize box cutter or approved utility knife.

General Requirements

• Able to travel to other divisions when required.
• Availability to go to the office from Monday to Friday.
• Detail-oriented and hands-on.

Commitment to Core Values

• Honesty.
• Integrity.
• Caring for People.
• Customer Focus.
• Teamwork.
• Communication.
• Improvement.