Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Responsibilities

• Work with Plant Engineer to ensure the facility is in compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules and codes.
• Apply and follow Emerson standard processes.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace, conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.
• Provide advice and counseling for all compliance regulations.
• Order and maintain all safety supplies, products or training items required.
• Lead and coordinate all safety committee activities, coordinate training for new and existing employees, including annual safety training.
• Help develop controls for identifying hazards, coordinate the implementation of controls from result of hazard analysis.
• Measure and evaluate the efficiency of the hazard control systems and procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate work place accidents and injuries.
• Compile, analyze, interpret and report accidents.
• Review property damage and injury reports.
• Obey all safety rules and stop work if continuing is unsafe or will build an unsafe condition.
• Report all safety concerns immediately.

Requirements

• You proactively develop relationships with a wide variety of people.
• You enjoy multi-tasking; apply knowledge of the organization to advance multiple objectives.
• You serve as a liaison between diverse groups.
• You show consistency between words and actions.
• You uncover root causes to difficult problems.
• You carefully consider all relevant factors and use appropriate decision-making criteria and principles.
• You invite input and share ownership and visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience in manufacturing in lieu of a degree.
• Relevant years of manufacturing & safety experience commensurate with the level of the position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic digital literacy.
• Experience with internal and/or external audits from regulatory agencies.
• Exposed to manufacturing plant conditions and elements including but not limited to noise, dust, dirt, oil, and grease.
• Able to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors in safety engineering, Safety Management/ Technology/ Applied Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or Industrial Safety preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or 5+ years of demonstrated ability experience in a safety capacity in a manufacturing environment required.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Project management skills and the ability to work optimally in a team.
• Professional certifications in EHS, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition and awards program.
• Employee resource groups.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.