Sr. EHS Manager
About the role
Mueller Water Products, Inc. is seeking a Sr. EHS Manager to join our Chattanooga, TN foundry facility. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience in managing environmental, occupational health or safety programs within a manufacturing environment, with eight years' experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute short and long-term EHS strategy for Chattanooga, TN Operations
Develop, implement and continuously improve all environmental, health, safety, and sustainability elements within the EHS Management System
Drive the completion and continuous improvement of core processes such as Risk Assessment, START, Toolbox Meetings, Incident Analysis, and Committee Meetings
Aid Plant Manager in the development of Staff/Supervisor FY EHS personal objectives
Lead the operation in our Safety, Excellence and Leadership (SEAL) program to drive our safety culture, policies and procedures
Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to the Staff, Supervisors, and EHS Leaders
Liaise with regulatory agencies and various stakeholders
Create and implement site-specific Level III procedures
Manage the timely closure of compliance, risk management, and EHSMS audit findings
Updates EHSMS with applicable regulatory changes/updates
Maintain EHS budget
Administer all programs currently required by state, local regulations
Write, update, administer and facilitate plans and programs and write applications for permits for solid and hazardous waste (Form R, Form A, Tier II, et cetera)
Serve as liaison with local, state, and Federal compliance regulatory personnel, including said officials on any necessary tours and/or inspections
Assist the EHS Director in the implementation of company-wide sustainability initiatives and programs
Requirements
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of employees and outside professionals
Must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks and determine priorities
Proven ability in the development of processes from conception through integration into an EHS Management System is important
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene, or closely related degree required
Master’s Degree highly preferred
CSP, CHMM, and/or CIH is preferred; ability to acquire certifications required
Skills
Regulatory knowledge of: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA-Hazardous Waste and Dangerous Waste management and reporting, EPCRA, Toxic Release Inventory Reporting, Discharge Monitoring reports, Pollution Prevention, TSCA-PMN and CDR, DOSH, DOT, GHS,IATA, IMDG
OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and VPP experience is preferred
Benefits
Current benefit offerings include: medical and dental insurance, 401K plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan program, short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, tuition reimbursement program, company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and much more.