EHSS Manager

About the role

The primary purpose of this job is to lead site Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) initiatives to meet and exceed site and company goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance and improvement projects focused on the development and implementation of proactive EHSS systems to ensure the health and safety of all associates and visitors.
• Make an impact by adhering to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide EHSS leadership by serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on EHSS matters to include review, interpretation and summarization of EHSS regulations and standards to provide guidance to associates.
• Serve as the EHSS leader on the Plant Leadership Team by providing EHSS input and contributions to the overall development of annual goals and objectives.
• Maintain and prepare records, permits, and reports according to established guidelines by local, county, state and country agencies.
• Develop and implement training for new and existing Associates on company policies, procedures and governmental regulations.
• Engage with associates at all levels and across all functions to create an inclusive environment focused on the elimination of risk and promotion of individual safety.
• Define the goals and objectives for your direct reports supporting Key Performance Indicators (metrics in Safety focused on Culture, Customer and Costs).
• Identify hazardous workplace conditions by conducting documented job hazard analysis and coordinate activities to ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Respond to day-to-day Associate concerns in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Manage the investigation of more serious work-related injuries and near miss incidents. Document findings, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure timely associate return to work.
• Lead and train Emergency Response Team (ERT) to be proficient in areas necessary at the facility including hazmat, incipient fire, medical or other potential emergencies.
• Liaison to government agencies, emergency responders and customers.
• Champion EHSS Excellence.
• Lead several elements of the EHSS program by working with site associates focused on EHSS engagement goals including safety committees/teams, ergonomics, management safety audits, recurring EHSS inspections, Behavioral Based Safety (BBS), and special skills/certifications.
• Promote associate safety engagement by encouraging submittal of observations and suggestions; and reporting near-miss incidents.
• Assess new equipment and chemicals coming on site. Manage EHSS internal self-assessments.
• Participate in internal and external inspections as needed to maintain compliance with EHSS requirements.

Qualifications

• Earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental, natural, or equivalent science, engineering technology, occupational safety/industrial hygiene or fire safety.
• Professional certifications such as CSP or CIH are preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments to meet common goals related to overall company strategy.
• Certifications preferred include First Aid, CPR and AED, Laser Safety Officer, Forklift Trainer or other relevant EHSS Certifications.
• Expanded knowledge of physical properties and hazards of chemicals.
• Well organized with excellent recordkeeping abilities, good interpersonal skills and ability to take work direction.
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic Safety Management Systems.
• A positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and adoption benefits.
• Parental leave available after one year.
• Optional employee-paid programs include supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance.
• Employees are immediately eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• 80 hours (10 days) of company designated holidays per year plus an annual allotment of paid time off.

Pay

$111,000 - $148,000

Schedule

N/A