Regional EHS Manager

The Regional EHS Manager can be based in Ipswich, MA, Hartford, CT, or Cincinnati, OH. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Operations- ADE East and will provide leadership to Region plant employees, manage loss control and accident prevention activities, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.  The position will also be responsible for developing and implementing environmental health and safety programs, strategies, policies, training, and procedures.  The position will establish and promote the maintenance of a safe, accident-free, environmentally responsible, and healthy work environment in the region's plants.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities): The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing safety and health-related programs and activities.
• Identify hazardous conditions or actions at plants that may cause injury, illness, or property damage.
• Advising and assisting Upper Management to establish changes in safety objectives and plan programs to achieve objectives and integrate safety into the culture of the organization.
• Assist region in managing EHS programs, planning, organizing, budgeting, training, and tracking the execution of activities to achieve EHS objectives or to implement administrative or technical controls that will eliminate or reduce hazards.
• Conducting inspections and audits to assess EHS-related risks associated with equipment, materials, processes, facilities, or abilities.
• Reduce fire hazards by working with engineering on the layout of facilities and processes, and design of fire detection and suppression systems.
• Ensure that mandatory EHS standards are satisfied.
• Work with engineering to control hazards such as noise, chemical exposures, or biological hazards that can create harm.
• Work with engineering and plant management to improve Ergonomics by improving the workplace based on an understanding of human physiological and psychological characteristics, abilities, and limitations.
• Ensure that any dangerous chemicals and other products are procured, stored, and disposed of in ways that prevent fires, exposure to, or harm from these substances.
• Ensure that there are procedures in place to protect from any undesirable releases of harmful materials into the air, water, or soil.
• Provide employees and managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize hazards and perform their jobs safely and effectively.
• Perform accident investigations to determine the facts related to an accident or incident based on witness interviews, site inspections, and collection of other evidence, and report findings to the EHS Applications system on Extranet.  Take necessary actions to eliminate hazards or unsafe work procedures in the future.
• Maintain EHS information to meet government requirements, as well as to provide data for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Organize, train, and coordinate skilled employees with regard to emergencies such as fires, accidents, rescues, natural disasters, first aid, CPR, or other incidents.
• Attend training sessions, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of new or changing regulations.
• Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.
• May have access to proprietary and third-party information necessary to the business and as such will perform duties ethically and professionally.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders. 
• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in environmental, health, and safety management or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to travel within the region (seldom outside the region).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to develop and conduct training classes.
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with people at all levels.
• Must be able to act independently within the scope of Company EHS objectives.
• Must be team-oriented.
• Must have a working knowledge of Federal and State OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Must be familiar with DOT, worker's compensation, NFPA Consensus Standards, and Fire Safety Codes.
• CSP preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of computer applications including Microsoft Office and databases is required.

Physical & Mental Demands: The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• Must be able to work in a sitting position for extended periods (at desk, while driving, and/or on airplane travel) in an office/industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift 25-30 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment.  Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.