Manager EHS

About the Role

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. With a legacy spanning over 250 years, SIG SAUER blends American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision to deliver industry-leading quality and innovation. The company serves the U.S. Military, global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens, and is also the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER operates across multiple U.S. and global locations and is certified as a Great Place to Work™.

The Manager, EHS performs a variety of functions to maintain and preserve the health and safety of employees as well as the environment for assigned locations. This role involves assisting in the development and maintenance of systems related to plant safety, process safety management, environmental control processes, regulatory compliance, and training. The position requires a customer-focused work ethic and the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual testing requirements including audiograms, blood lead/ZPP, DOT, PIT, and Respiratory Protection requirements.
• Oversee all environmental management and compliance programs such as air emissions, stormwater discharges, SPCC, and tank compliance in accordance with local, state, federal rules, and company policies.
• Manage hazardous waste compliance in accordance with RCRA and state regulations.
• Ensure compliance with DOD 4145.26-M Contractors Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives and lead Defense Contract Management Agency inspections.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal EHS regulations.
• Ensure all EHS inspections are performed and documented.
• Lead Workers' Compensation administration duties for locations, including claim reporting, injury investigation, and claim management.
• Submit and navigate purchasing and work order software.
• Provide, manage, and ensure tracking of safety training as required, including lead awareness, respiratory protection, safety orientation, LO/TO, hearing conservation, PIT, and bloodborne pathogens.
• Act as facility coordinator, responding to all events within 1 hour of notification.
• Lead and coach EHS team members to ensure success.
• Coach all SIG team members from an EHS perspective.
• Listen to employee needs, ensuring the team has the tools or resources necessary to be successful.
• Develop the workgroup as a team, fostering a team environment of problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Engage in the performance management process, providing clear, timely, and constructive feedback to employees.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is in place for employment-related concerns.
• Coordinate team training and development opportunities as needs are identified.
• Communicate effectively to senior leadership regarding problems and propose corrective action.
• Lead and actively volunteer for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Maintain regular on-site attendance and travel to all assigned locations as necessary.
• Participate in 5S Workplace organizational activities and maintain areas in good working order.
• Follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of experience in the EHS field and prior people leadership experience.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Health and Safety Manager (CHSM) preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
• Ability to learn applicable software such as EHS, Purchasing, and Document Control software.
• Results-driven with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas and information clearly and accurately.
• Able to operate independently at a high level and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, twist, lift, and move files.
• Exposure to a typical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required in designated areas or as identified in job hazard analysis.