EHS Manager

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Step into an exciting role in EHS with a growing manufacturing company! Are you an enthusiastic EHS professional ready to take on the opportunity to foster a culture of safety and drive change in a dynamic environment? If so, this is the role for you! We’re looking for an EHS Manager to drive safety and environmental initiatives at our plant in Eustis, FL. The EHS Manager will assist in the development, management, and monitoring of EHS programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements. This role will also assist the EHS Director in evaluating the organization’s processes, facilities, and equipment by conducting risk assessments and inspections to identify unsafe acts, conditions, and other opportunities and to implement safeguards and solutions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field required or minimum 4 years of experience in safety, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI and similar regulations and standards
• Experience with EHS Management Systems, conducting Risk Assessments, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and development of countermeasures using the hierarchy of controls
• ASP or CSP preferred
  
  

SKILLS, TRAITS, & COMPETENCIES:

• Implementing safety, health, and compliance programs
• Strong leadership traits that drive safety culture and empower front line operators
• Ability to manage and improve upon site environmental programs, projects, and initiatives
• Team building, employee development, employee engagement, and growth of internal leadership
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and team player with the ability to recognize EHS opportunities and take action
• High energy, positive attitude, hands on with the ability to keep multiple projects and priorities on track
• Extensive knowledge of industry best practices with implementation experience
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS Management System programs
  
  

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing direct reports’ daily activities and goals
• Assists in development and implementation of the EHS Management System
• Implements proactive programs and analyzes leading indicators of safety culture
• Reviews incidents and damages with leadership to develop corrective and preventative actions
• Identifies and eliminates/mitigates risk of workplace injuries, accidents, and health opportunities
• Conducts and tracks employee training on applicable safety and environmental topics
• Reviews EHS documentation and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates
• Conducts inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with EHS programs
• Reviews and inspects equipment and chemicals; recommends controls
• Drafts and implements internal safety standards and policies
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk throughout a manufacturing plant daily while wearing PPE
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and walk up and down stairs daily
• Time seated at a desk and working on a computer