Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Our company is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to oversee EHS compliance and initiatives at our two facilities in Kansas City, KS. This hands-on role involves both implementation and administrative responsibilities, reporting to the Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety with a dotted line to local plant managers. The EHS Manager will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, such as insurance carriers and consultants, to uphold EHS best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Serve as an EHS leader, mentoring teams and promoting safe work practices through daily interactions with site departments.
• Maintain and promote EHS policies and procedures, including training programs that meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS considerations into all operational aspects.
• Act as the site’s Subject Matter Expert for environmental, safety, and health requirements and best practices.
• Engage with the Plant Leadership Team to incorporate EHS goals into annual site plans and provide ongoing program updates.
• Facilitate accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, serving as the site representative for workers’ compensation claims.
• Maintain all required safety, accident, and environmental records and documentation.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop hazard mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste, including waste reduction initiatives.
• Conduct environmental and safety compliance inspections and report data to state and federal agencies.
• Ensure and maintain site emergency response and contingency plans.
• Serve as the point person for OSHA and EPA inspections, providing documentation and coordinating with site leadership.
• Verify the availability and condition of safety equipment, including PPE, forklifts, overhead cranes, hearing protection, and machine guarding.
• Ensure routine inspections of fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, machine guards, warehousing racks, and grounds are completed as required.
• Participate in EHS monthly meetings with site and corporate personnel and develop an EHS Scorecard to drive performance improvements.
• Serve as the local representative on the Safety Center of Excellence (COE) and the Green Team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in EHS Management, EHS Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading Environmental, Health, and Safety in a manufacturing facility.
• Preferred direct experience with environmental management/reporting in Kansas, including:
  • Large quantity hazardous waste generator compliance.
  • Class II Air permit management.
  • Stormwater management.
• Experience with an Environmental, Health & Safety Management system such as VelocityEHS.
• Experience leading safety committees and developing/delivering EHS training.
• Certification such as Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Registered Environmental Manager (REM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is preferred but not required.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and handle items up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Standard work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with additional hours as needed.
• Requires physical dexterity to bend, stand, flex, and reach as dictated by the role.
• Must be able to prioritize and meet multiple expectations in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with company software is required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.