Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Job Duties

• Develops and implements environmental management training programs for Flex-N-Gate supervisors and field employees.
• Performs environmental compliance inspections, including hazard communication, chemical labeling, waste management, spill prevention, and storm water pollution prevention, and prepares written reports and recommendations.
• Coordinates emergency response teams and conducts training programs/seminars for environmental regulatory compliance.
• Maintains adherence to the company's environmental management program by monitoring all Flex-N-Gate employees and subcontractors.
• Coordinates activities of other environmental compliance personnel within one or more divisions and departments, if necessary.
• Plans, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates departmental environmental management programs.
• Handles all environmental testing, recordkeeping, and report submissions to local, state, provincial, and federal regulators.
• Provides advice and counsel to management and other employee groups regarding effective environmental programs and procedures.
• Develops and implements complex environmental programs by inspecting or reviewing areas, equipment, processes, and work activities with a focus on continuous improvement of Environmental Management Systems.
• Collaborates with other environmental compliance personnel to coordinate inspections, investigations, and environmental management activities with departments.
• Researches environmental management information to adopt the best available methods and equipment to minimize workplace hazards.
• Leads and/or participates on teams with environmental, technical, management, and other team members.
• Periodically acts as a team leader for special task forces or teams.
• Provides direction and/or guidance to less experienced environmental personnel and supervises direct or indirect associates in the department.

Requirements

• University Bachelor’s Degree in environmental management, health & safety, or a related field.
• Five years of environmental management work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Maintain current waste water and storm water certifications.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations, compliance, and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Able to work effectively alone and prioritize multiple projects.
• Highly motivated, service-oriented, and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills.
• Troubleshooting ability.
• Proven good presentation skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.