Manager EHS

The (HSE) Health and Safety & Environmental, Manager will oversee and provide direction for environmental, health, and safety processes including support of the Workers’ compensation process. Create and carry out best practices in environmental, safety and health initiatives to maximize effectiveness and drive a positive safety culture across the entire site.

What You'll Do:

Policy/Performance

• Develop and successfully execute environmental, health and safety initiatives including the establishment of policies & processes for site that meet current and future business and regulatory needs.
• Oversee the process and collaborate with cross-functional management team to ensure potential hazards are addressed via incident investigation, inspections, and audits
• Effectively document, report and communicate key Environmental, Health, and Safety KPIs to stakeholders accurately and on time.
• Provide oversight/guidance to ensure compliance to EHS regulations on indoor air quality / industrial hygiene, process safety management, hazardous materials management, waste management, environmental monitoring, remedial / corrective action efforts, storm-water management, oil spill prevention/SPCC.
• Support development and implementation of company and site-specific SH&E management system programs, initiatives, and procedures. Responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting SH&E metrics / indicators including injury trends, closeout of corrective actions, and resource conservation efforts.

Compliance

• Responsible for leading facility compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, including EPA, DEP, ISO 14001 and VPP certification as well as established internal company standards. Ensures required reports, including annual OSHA 300 log, are submitted on time and accurately.
• Knowledgeable of local state and federal (OSHA) safety laws and industrial hygiene standards. Seek applicable permits, maintains recordkeeping and reporting, and corresponds with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies as needed.
• Reads, understands and ensures compliance with manufacturer's directions / SDS requirements for all equipment and chemicals used in the facility.
• Conducts noise and air quality surveys utilizing monitoring equipment. Follows up with appropriate risk mitigation measures or corrective actions as needed.

Execution / Continuous Improvement

• Manage, execute and approve First Reports of Injury; file with Department of Industrial Accidents, 3rd Party Administrator and key process stakeholders as needed.
• Establish safety procedures and work instructions for uniform policy enforcement.
• Routinely evaluate new equipment and present workstations for safety and for ergonomic fit.
• Investigate incidents to establish and eliminate root causes.
• Oversee and initiate Wellness Initiatives.
• Collaborate and provide support to HR on Workers Compensation Case Management.
• Lead efforts to improve recycling, waste disposal, water and air pollution control.
• Ensures that potential physical and chemical exposures to health hazards are identified and adequately evaluated and controlled.

Training

• Develop plans and methods to meet OSHA’s annual training requirements. Conduct classroom and hands-on training and testing for all employees to meet regulatory requirements and initiatives.
• Computer skills and written and verbal communication skills required, as well as the ability to deliver training presentations.

Who We're Looking For:

• 5-7 years of experience in a fast paced, 250 employee manufacturing environment with automation in an Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health.
• 5 years of proven leadership of direct report teams
• B.S, Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent
• Interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Financial and Strategic Management
• Proven process implementation and continuous improvement with KPIs that drive an open reporting culture
• Extensive knowledge and experience in environmental, health and safety program management
• Proficient in the oversight of FMLA/ADA
• Experience with workers' compensation regulations and claims management
• OSHA, EPA/DEP Regulations.
• Knowledge/hands on implementation of LEAN initiatives.
• ISO14001 / VPP.
• Proficient in MS Office software.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

This position requires the ability to:

• Move throughout entire facility to attend to various issues, service customers and attend meetings.
• Work effectively in teams with strong communication skills and ability to facilitate.
• Perform sedentary work on various computer systems.

Travel Requirement:

Up to 10% domestically, with possible travel internationally.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• East Longmeadow, MA 01028: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person