Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Job Duties

• Develops and implements environmental, health and safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment.
• Performs or oversees environmental compliance inspections, including hazard communication, chemical labeling, waste management, spill prevention, and storm water pollution prevention, through written reports and recommendations.
• Maintains adherence to the company's environmental management program by all Flex-N-Gate employees and subcontractors.
• Coordinates emergency response teams on all shifts at the facility.
• Researches, plans, organizes, and conducts training programs and seminars for Flex-N-Gate supervisors and field employees regarding environmental regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates the activities of other environmental compliance personnel within one or more divisions and departments, if appropriate.
• Plans, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates departmental environmental management programs.
• Handles all environmental testing, recordkeeping, and submission of reports to local, state, provincial, and federal regulators.
• Provides advice and counsel to management and other employee groups on effective environmental programs and procedures.
• Designs environmental management standards to conform to industry standards and federal, state, provincial, and local regulations.
• 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.
• Coordinates inspections, investigations, and environmental management activities with departments.
• Researches environmental management information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize hazards in the workplace.
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.
• Lead and/or participate on teams with environmental, technical, management, and other team members.
• Periodically acts as a team leader to special task forces or teams.
• Maintain up-to-date environmental regulatory knowledge and stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Requirements

• University Bachelor’s Degree in environmental management, health & safety, or related field.
• Five years 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.
• A highly motivated, service, and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required.
• Troubleshooting ability is required.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Prominent good presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.