Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Role Description

Reports To:      Plant Manager

Location:          BlendHouse manufacturing facility in Reading, PA

Start Date:       ASAP

The Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager is responsible for facilitating compliance with occupational health and safety guidelines.  The EHS manager will create a Safety Program at the manufacturing facility and implement policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for all safety inspects in the workplace.
• Develop and lead safety team.
• Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.
• Create and manage health and safety monitoring systems and policies in the workplace.
• Advises and lead employees on various safety-related topics.
• Manage emergency procedures.
• Conducts risk assessments and reports.
• Plans, implements and conducts preventive care, safety, and compliance training programs for company.
• Samples, measures, and evaluates employee exposures to in-plant chemical contaminants, including lead and acid mist; and physical agents such as heat and noise exposure.
• Manages the plant personal protective equipment, work clothing and safety equipment programs according to company standards and operating budget.
• Administers the respiratory protection program, including quantitative fit testing, respirator distribution, cleaning, and sanitizing.
• Administers the plant hazard communication program, including maintaining up to date SDS's, effective identification of all chemicals, chemical inventory and related training and education programs.
• Inspects equipment and machinery for unsafe workplace conditions.
• Investigates accidents and incidents to find cause and takes prevention measures for further incidents.
• Reports on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics.

Skills & Qualifications

• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
• Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines.
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks especially when handling an accident or incident.
• Good understanding of data analysis and risk assessment.
• Certified in risk management and health/safety management.
• Bachelor's degree required. Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene or related field highly preferred.
• Minimum four years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory/management role.
• Previous experience with air sampling and monitoring.
• Experience with administering a hazardous communication program, including managing, and leading an emergency response team.
• Proficient in MS Office