Safety and Environmental Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Position Overview Safety and Environmental Manger, responsible for the development, coordination and management of effective company safety and environmental program in a lean environment. Develops behavior-based safety learning and training. Areas of Focus Safety and Environmental Manger demonstrates professional and community involvement and leadership both within the safety and environmental field and the community. Responsibilities Coordinates the EHS programs to ensure a safe environment consistent with regulatory, environmental, and company requirements and needsPromotes the company mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives by formulating plans, procedures, and objectives for EHS programs and by evaluating effectiveness of the programCreates and maintains a work environment that encourages open communication and positive employee relations to establish a climate of openness and trustSeeks out opportunities for staff involvement and innovation to promote employee creativity and to generate ideas to improve functions, devise solutions, and implement plansOperates and maintains water treatment and wastewater equipment, ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental protection limitsPrepares reports and maintains logs for water treatment systems on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage, and all other record-keeping requirementsBuild a cohesive team with the skills necessary to successfully meet the departmental/company objectives and strategiesDelivers training information in a formal classroom setting, and conducts on-the-job training on various safety and environmental programs to all required facility personnel.Keeps various safety and environmental records and logbooks up to dateWorks with medical department to follow high-cost or precedent-setting workers’ compensation casesIs required to assist with cost-control efforts, and participate in manufacturing improvement committees, and the likeInterfaces with OSHA, and various environmental programs inspectorsStudy, plan and formulate new and revised safety programs, JSA’s, and rules: prepare recommendations and implement for conformanceResponsible for effective application of safety and environmental policies and practices and to investigate and eliminate hazardous conditions and unsafe practicesThrough safety and environmental training sessions, meetings, manuals, bulletins, films, etc., keep supervisory personnel apprised of hazardous conditions and practices, recommend injury prevention measuresConducts industrial hygiene studies that may involve exposure to dust, fumes, mists, gases, vapors, noise, heat, and coldAssesses new developments in the safety and environmental field that may have application to the company's operationsKeeps apprised of developments in federal and state safety and applicable environmental laws likely to affect the companyCoordinates safety and industrial hygiene to obtain optimum service with insurance carriersInvestigates serious injuries/incidents in conjunction with line and staff personnel, Human Resources and Occupational Health Nurse and ensures corrective measures are implemented.Assists line and staff management to understand OSHA regulations and standards, including guidance on handling OSHA compliance, inspections and citationsManages and maintains appropriate permitting requirementsSupervises approximately 4 (hourly) direct reports and (1) salaried non-exemptEvaluates performance, provides feedback, and completes performance reviewsSupervises and trains light technical and hourly personnel in performing supporting tasksManages the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous waste generated at the facility to comply with local, State, and Federal requirements.Completes regulatory required reporting in the areas of air, water, waste, hazardous material, and health and safety Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, or related field or equivalent experience8-10 years’ experienceWorking knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA, EPA, hazardous materials, and emergency preparednessWillingness to travel to other company locations or for training purposes.Proficient with Microsoft Word Excel, PowerPoint and AccessEffective written and verbal communication skills are essentialRequired to be able to stand, sit, walk, and climb ladders in order to perform inspections of the facility and work in an office and manufacturing environment.Must be capable of wearing respiratory protection. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual SpanishCSP and/or CIHFirst aid/CPR instructorForklift instructor certifiedSuccessful completion of, and hold certificates in, courses such as hazmat technician and emergency responder, water treatment operation, and other safety and environmental topics if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!