Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Role Profile

Reporting to the General Manager, this role has the responsibility for all issues related to Environment, Health and Safety within the Whitesboro, NY location. The EHS Leader will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the EHS company policy and relevant legislative requirements, coordinating the day‑to‑day EHS activities and for raising the overall profile and improving safety performance throughout Pursuit Aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the competencies identified within the EHS Management System manual.
• Maintain compliance with local, NY and corporate environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Monitor and drive improvements in EHS performance, especially reducing accident rates and lost time, conduct accident investigations and health and safety risk assessments.
• Reduce and eliminate environmental impacts – including waste disposal reduction and resource efficiency.
• Lead and manage the ISO 14001/45001 certification process.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of environmental performance, including site energy and water use.
• Ensure fit‑for‑purpose processes and audit mechanisms are in place to support the business/operational unit, including company induction processes.
• Provide analysis, advice and support to resolve problems and enhance business/operational performance.
• Develop and maintain professional networks as a basis for contributing to best practice and fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
• Support and contribute to thought leadership and best practice within EHS across all business units to achieve improved performance.
• Develop and implement the EHS management system.
• Deliver EHS training using interactive methods and provide practical health and safety advice through general awareness training.
• Support continuous improvement and facilitate training and development of all employees across business units.
• Work alongside other locations to share best practices and advice.

Person Specification

• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate to a variety of audiences.
• Project management skills – ability to organize, schedule events, activities and resources.
• Problem‑solving ability using systematic approaches.
• Working knowledge of ISO management systems ISO 14001 & 45001.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Minimum NEBOSH National General Certificate; preferably working towards NEBOSH diploma.
• Minimum of AIEMA qualification or working towards an environmental qualification.
• Proven track record in this specialist field, preferably within manufacturing industry or consultancy.
• Clear thinker.
• Team‑oriented with ability to engage with employees.
• Chartered member of, or working towards, becoming a chartered member of IOSH.