Regional EHS Manager

Position Summary

This position will review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and assist in the design of programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent injury caused by physical, chemical, or ergonomic factors. The position is also responsible for managing environmental programs and activities for multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Principle Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of metal bonding assembly operations including cleaning, degreasing, braze processing, furnace heat-treating, inspecting, hand-finishing, packing, etc., in order to produce a variety of components to quality bonding requirements, working in accordance with company/customer specifications.
• Assess and evaluate plant conditions for compliance, conduct or manage inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing environment, health and safety.
• Manage employee injuries and illnesses and workers compensation program.
• Perform field audits of all personal protective equipment in use in the facilities.
• Ensure completion of routine inspections of safety equipment as required (i.e. Emergency eye-washes/showers, fire extinguishers, etc).
• Work with supervision to develop and implement Job Safety Analysis for each job.
• Take regular noise level readings in plant areas as required.
• Inspect and maintain a log of all emergency response equipment and operational status.
• Assist with reports and statistical analysis of EHS data for corporate review.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and implement corrective measures to reduce ergonomic injuries.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning and execution.
• Maintain and work within department budget.
• Support plant financial objectives.
• Conduct mandated employee environment, health and safety training programs as required, such as Hazard Communication, Lock Out/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, RCRA, Storm Water, Cranes and Hoists, Powered Industrial Trucks, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Assist in the investigation of employee complaints related to health and safety.
• Provide assistance to the engineering team for new manufacturing process, construction, demolition and renovation activities.
• Review and approve sampling procedures, records, and data prior to sample submittal.
• Receive, approve and interpret Industrial Hygiene results.
• Ensure that industrial operations are in compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations.
• Interact with all Federal, State and Local agencies to assure ongoing compliance as well as compliance of any process changes or the addition of new processes.
• Keep current on all new environmental regulations which impact the facilities.
• Interact with all agencies to maintain positive relations and ensure all regulatory reports are completed correctly and submitted on time.
• Keep up with all required database and log sheets and ensure they are completed correctly and filed using a trackable system.
• Assure that all fees, fines and permitting are kept current.
• Update Environmental procedures in line with changing permits and regulations.
• Manage EHS records to ensure proper access and retention of EHS records is maintained.

Credentials/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in EHS within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, and best practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to identify and mitigate EHS risks