EHS Manager

Description

The primary role of the EHS Manage is to provide environmental, health, and safety (EHS) technical support as a resource for our organization's West Bend, WI, & Westfield, WI facilities. The EHS Manager will partner with site leadership to provide leadership, strategy, development, implementation, and oversight of world-class occupational health safety and environmental initiatives.

This position is based on-site at our facility in West Bend, WI where it will be directly responsible for all day-to-day EHS-related activities on-site. In addition, this position is responsible for supporting the Westfield, WI site and its day-to-day responsibilities. These responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring the company's environmental, health, and safety programs meet or exceed federal and local regulatory compliance, auditing operations to ensure consistency with written EHS programs, ensuring thorough incident investigations and corrective actions are implemented, and providing Emergency Response training. 

This position will administer and oversee various compliance programs, procedures, and policies associated with federal, state, and local regulations and act as a liaison with internal/external legal and regulatory personnel and agencies as directed by the Global EHS Manager.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Assist with creating, implementing, and improving the plant's future state EHS management system. Support behavioral-based safety programs and processes.

• Incorporate new EHS regulations, directives, and standards into the plant's management systems. Conduct regular internal EHS auditing to ensure compliance, including follow-up on incident/accident investigations through the internal EHS system, corporate audit, and compliance inspection actions.

• Interact with the production and maintenance team to ensure policies and procedures are followed. Train, audit, instruct, and correct where necessary.

• Chair, conduct, and report on the actions of the Plant Safety Committee.

• Assist with preparing and executing the necessary air, water, and solid waste management activities, reporting and permit requirements

• Assist with managing and coordinating safety training for the entire facility.

• Ensure that Federal, State, and local EHS laws, regulations, codes, and rules are followed.

• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, QC Laboratory, Sourcing, and Engineering to institute EHS controls and remedial measures to reduce risk due to EHS conditions, behaviors, procedures, or equipment. 

• Assist the Regional EHS Manager in developing and maintaining safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene programs, including PPE and ergonomic assessments. 

• Create ways to keep workers, contractors, and visitors safe from harm by working with peers to identify and resolve unsafe acts and conditions.

• Inspect machines for safety devices and guarding compliance.

• Evaluate current and future equipment, products, facilities, or processes and those planned for future use through a Management of Change process.

• Utilize and enhance corporate programs identifying, eliminating, and mitigating hazards found on site.

• Review injury data to identify trends and implement programs and practices to address identified hazards.

• Documentation/Records Management — Capturing, storing, and maintaining information in written or electronic form as required by policy/regulations.

• Evaluate the probability and severity of accident / risk assessments. 

• Provide specialized technical advice and support on all aspects of tool design, machining, manufacturing, and estimating.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assist the Regional EHS Manager in Making Decisions and Solving Problems. Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Knowledge of Six Sigma/LEAN is a plus.

• Assist the Regional EHS Manager in Communicating with People Outside the Organization—Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, the government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

• Assist the Regional EHS Manager in ensuring continued compliance with Environmental policies, regulations, programs, and procedures, including Hazardous Waste Management, Air Emissions Calculations, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, and Spill Prevention Control and Counter measures.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Competencies: 

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above one's own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures

• Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things. Maintains confidentiality of all payroll, medical, benefit, and employee-related information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, or a related technical field is preferred.

• 6-10 Years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment. Equivalency may be considered with a minimum of six years of relevant experience.

• Excellent verbal, written, and oral presentation skills required in English, with Spanish proficiency preferred.

• Additional certifications and training in Safety, Environmental Compliance, and related fields are highly desired.

• Prefer candidates with experience working in a Union shop environment.

• Licenses/Certificates: CPR/ First Aid Certification desired, or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

• Technology/Equipment: Strong Competency with Microsoft Office Tools.

Physical and Mental Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment:

Only those present in a normal office setting, no known significant hazards. While working with a wide range of people, they may encounter abusive, aggressive, or unpredictable behavior on a limited basis. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional trips to manufacturing areas will be required, and occasional travel for company business is also required.

The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation describes and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation. 

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.

• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.

• Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability.

• Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability.

• 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day one.

• Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity.

• $250 in Lifestyle Reimbursement Account upon completion of annual physical.

• Wellness program with monthly themes, quarterly challenges, onsite flu shot clinics and biometric screenings.

• Clean and safe work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.