What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety Manager position at Aarcher?
Aarcher is seeking an EHS Manager for a manufacturing plant in Portland, Oregon. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the heavy industrial or manufacturing industry. The EHS Manager will plan, implement, and coordinate safety and environmental programs, applying safety principles and technology to prevent or correct unsafe work and environmental conditions. Drive projects to evaluate, develop, and implement policies, training, metrics, assessments, and hazard controls to ensure regulatory compliance regarding occupational safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement safety programs and policies in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
- Support manufacturing supervisors with safety activities and provide guidance.
- Conduct risk assessments and hazard evaluations, implementing controls to reduce risks.
- Lead investigations for incidents, near misses, and injuries and develop corrective actions.
- Organize and conduct safety audits of facilities and equipment.
- Prepare and administer safety training programs, maintaining records for certifications.
- Manage the annual safety budget and report incident data to business leaders.
- Lead monthly safety committee meetings and act as the primary contact for emergency services.
- Maintain environmental health programs in compliance with EPA guidelines.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of three years of EHS program management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, with familiarity with ANSI workplace safety standards.
- Experience writing and editing safety policies, programs, and evacuation maps, administering a digital safety management system, and understanding environmental and occupational safety regulations at local, state, and federal levels.
- Proactive in recognizing hazards and partnering with leadership to correct them; uses Stop Work authority if critically dangerous hazards are present.
- Skilled in relationship building, communication, teamwork, leadership, and coaching, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple complex assignments and projects simultaneously.
PREFERRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent experience is preferred.
- CSP or ASP certification.
Working conditions and physical demands
- The employee will split time between the manufacturing floors, office area, and warehouse.
- Sitting, standing, and walking is frequent.
- Bending, kneeling, stooping, grasping, lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching are regular.
- The employee must be able to talk/hear and see enough to complete the above job functions. The employee may travel at times and must be responsive and flexible to meet the needs of a nearly 24-hour production operation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- EHS Management: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Portland, OR 97220: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000