EHS Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Environmental Health and Safety program within the plants
• Afford assistance in ensuring compliance to all Safe Work Practices (SWP), regulatory standards (EPA, DEP, OSHA, NFPA, etc.) and plant policies and procedures
• Lead both the Safety and Environmental World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Pillars
• Lead the ISO 14001 / 18001 EHS requirements and audit process for continued certification
• Work with outside Environmental firms to ensure environmental compliance
• Formulate and deliver safety training presentations and training for both small and large audiences, hourly and salaried
• Deliver EHS orientation to new and temporary associates
• Afford assistance in ensuring proper training and compliance to plant EHS policies and procedures involving contractor/vendor personnel
• Conduct proactive safety surveys and inspections in order to identify potential risks
• Perform, document, and trend behavioral-safety observations
• Analyze data and perform trending analysis in order to identify and implement corrective actions as well as develop strategic risk mitigation strategies
• Provide technical assistance to associates in evaluating new / altered production equipment for potential hazards
• Maintain assorted databases and software programs in support of the EHS Department and Plant EHS initiatives
• Aid in the completion of the Plant’s annual reports
• Afford assistance in providing oversight to Plant’s hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage, handling and transport program
• Conduct ergonomic assessments of equipment, workstations, etc. as needed
• Research safety equipment for its application and purchase
• Afford assistance in personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and trials as well as to ensure its proper use, maintenance and storage
• Afford assistance in workers compensation claim management and return to work programs
• Serve as an EHS Champion in furthering “Safety First” culture
• To be engaged with shop floor supervisors and employees through time on the floor; expected to be at least 50% of time

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Safety and Industrial Hygiene in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline, OR additional relevant EHS experience, required
• Strong working knowledge of all OSHA and EPA regulations as well as experience managing OSHA visits and audits

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory/leadership experience preferred but not required
• Project Management experience preferred