Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Allegion · Colorado Springs, CO · 2 wk ago

Management$106k–$130k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager at Allegion is responsible for driving EHS compliance, best practices, and results through continuous improvement processes and achieving world-class EHS performance. This role works closely with the corporate EHS, the Plant Manager, and the management team.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and complete EHS and sustainability metrics and establish continuous improvement strategies to ensure short- and long-term goals and Allegion initiatives are met.
Prepare and communicate performance-based EHS metrics and data that identify performance to objectives, trends, and EHS compliance of the facility.
Investigate and analyze all EHS incidents and identify root cause(s), contributing factor(s) and systemic causes. Drive on-time corrective actions and proactive programs to prevent future incidents.
Organize Kaizens or similar events to detect, reduce or eliminate safety, health and/or environmental hazards through job safety analyses or other approved methods.
Serve as the Site Management Representative for the 14001 and 45001 certifications. Obtain, update, maintain, and audit the site’s EHS Management System, procedures, plans, permits, and standard operating procedures.
Develop and oversee effective emergency preparedness and response programs. Management System Documents Control coordinator for site documents, corrective actions, and internal auditing.
Partner closely with internal cross-functional stakeholders at all levels to communicate and gain alignment with the facility regarding EHS compliance risks and EHS priorities.
Create an open and accepting EHS culture by engaging in multi-level communications with operators, front-line leaders, supervisors and managers to encourage proactive reporting of safety incidents and concerns and implementation of actions to address those issues.
Partner with teams or project coordinators implementing change to ensure EHS risk assessments are conducted, and effective controls are included in the change management process.
Develop and oversee processes to ensure continual compliance of site’s wastewater treatment system.
Lead and participate in the facility safety committee. Prepare meeting minutes and communicate issues to plant.
Create employee engagement through Safety Committees and other teams to reduce hazards and create a safer and environmentally friendly work environment.
Direct site environmental, health, and safety audits and inspections for applicable properties and communicate the findings, with recommendations to facility managers and other management.
Develop, coordinate and lead training and awareness programs.
Manage the EH&S computer-based training database. Supervise and coordinate hands-on training and media that will increase awareness of safety and health practices and promote a safe workplace.
Develop, coordinate, and lead industrial hygiene programs and medical monitoring programs as required by local regulation.
Ensure timely and accurate submittal of regulatory and internal reports.
Oversee and support workers compensation program administration, including return to work programs and the site’s early intervention program.
Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Municipal EHS regulations, regulatory permits and Corporate EHS requirements including but not limited to Hazardous and Universal Waste, Wastewater, Air, DOT, EPCRA, RCRA, Storm Water, fire code, and OSHA.
Stays current with pending regulations to ensure future compliance. Interface with external regulatory bodies to ensure legal / policy compliance and participate in any subsequent communication to stakeholders within the business.
Implement and enforce effective health, safety and environmental requirements and policies for contractors and visitors.
Manage the security contractor that provides services to ensure the security of the plant. Ensure proper surveillance, CCTV maintenance, and security procedures and procedures for the facility.
Manage the budget and equipment necessary to operate the EH&S Department. Maintain appropriate budgetary files and procurement files for the department.
Develop direct reports and set and evaluate goals and objectives for their performance to those expectations. Provide coaching and counseling, as needed, to keep personnel on track with objectives and development goals.
Participate in succession planning by identifying and developing internal and external talent to fill critical roles in EH&S.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, management, or related science with 5 years’ experience in EHS is required.
Thorough knowledge of and experience with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other federal and state standards and regulations.
Master’s degree in management, business, engineering, or related science is preferred.
Knowledge and any experience working in manufacturing industry or similar environment is preferred.
Proven excellence in written and oral communication with the ability to develop and successfully implement strategic EHS programs for multiple service locations.
Demonstrated interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of ISO 14001 and 45001 Standards.
Led auditor training or internal auditor experience with ISO 14001 and 45001 Standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, management, or related science with 5 years’ experience in EHS is required.
Master’s degree in management, business, engineering, or related science is preferred.
Thorough knowledge of and experience with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other federal and state standards and regulations.
Experience working in manufacturing industry or similar environment is preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to develop and implement strategic EHS programs.
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of ISO 14001 and 45001 Standards.
Led auditor training or internal auditor experience with ISO 14001 and 45001 Standards.

Skills

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Management
Continuous Improvement Processes
Facility Auditing and Compliance
Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs
Training and Awareness Programs
Health and Safety Risk Assessment
Contractor and Visitor Compliance
Security Contractor Management
Financial Management and Budgeting
Employee Engagement and Development
Internal Auditor Experience with ISO 14001 and 45001 Standards

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Generous vacation and sick time
401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Wellness Program
Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
Community Involvement and Opportunities to Give Back
Opportunities to Leverage Unique Strengths Through Clifton Strengths Assessment & Coaching

Pay

The expected Base Annual Range: $106,000 - $130,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Schedule

N/A

Allegion

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it.”

We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work.

We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer