What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Manager position at MERRILL Technologies Group?
Description
To serve as the leader & SME at our Ladson and Goose Creek locations, in environmental, health and safety by developing and carrying out procedures in line with the organization that effectively control environmental compliance; required team member training, workers compensation, case management, accident, and health exposures in the company; and to maintain zero OSHA citations.
Assists employees and staff management to understand OSHA regulations and standards, including guidance on handling OSHA compliance, inspections, and citations.
Investigate injuries in conjunction with employees and staff personnel. Notifies management staff with pertinent details.
Maintains, posts, and reports OSHA logs for all locations.
Works in partnership with production and operations teams for safety walks to work towards resolving issues identified in lock step with those teams.
Serve as the captain/leader to the company’s safety champions committee, including the monthly meetings and selecting/recruiting new members to join the sessions.
Main POC for all worker's compensation cases including first response, physician visits, liaison with insurance carrier, government reporting, etc. Drives injured employees to receive medical attention after accidents and incidents.
Drives post-incident employees to receive drug screens.
Develop and report all necessary government EHS documents for the organization. Evaluates hazardous conditions and practices and develops hazard control practices and programs.
Guides and assists plant personnel at locations with safety and health issues.
Implements and maintains a first responder program, including ongoing training. Maintains certification as a First Responder and acts in that capacity as needed.
Reviews and owns all safety related electronic training programs from new hire onboarding to required courses by job role, refresher training, and annual compliance.
Overviews company accident statistics and makes recommendations for corrective actions.
Keeps apprised of developments in federal and state safety laws are likely to affect the company.
Prepares written emergency preparedness plans for the facility that incorporates OSHA and EPA requirements, and national and local fire protection codes.
Evaluates and improves costs associated with safety equipment.
Conducts and oversees training related to Use of Overhead Cranes, Forklifts and Mobile Equipment and maintains the related electronic records.
Develop Daily and Weekly Safety Topics for dissemination to all Plant Personnel including the annual review of these topics to keep them fresh, relevant, and up to date to the ever-changing landscape that is normal for our industry around safety.
Maintains & updates quarterly and annual safety related Metrics for both plant locations.
Assist with corrective and preventive actions as necessary to resolve issues related to
Accidents and Equipment Failure in the production floor of the locations.
Report investigation findings to the Sr. Manager, EHS & Chief People Officer
Role is based out of our corporate headquarters in Ladson, SC and will report to the Sr. EHS Manager.
All other duties as assigned from the Sr. EHS Manager/Chief People Officer or any other Senior Leadership Group member in the spirit of safety first and full partnership to support the business needs.
Requirements
4-6 years safety, environmental, health, training, security, risk management & workers comp, and OSHA experience/compliance.
3 years in supporting a manufacturing environment with top notch internal and external client customer service skills.
4-5 years Microsoft software application intermediate to advance experience.
Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally while working as a team to support the business in full partnership.
3 years of supervisory experience.
Must be a United States Citizen.
Must have a valid driver’s license in good standings.
Must have excellent math and administrative skills in a fast-paced work environment.
Must be an excellent multi-tasker and time-management guru in managing multiple projects/items.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, along with a minimum of four years of related experience, including safety training, OSHA knowledge, and compliance. Additionally, at least three years of experience in a manufacturing work environment is preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered in place of the stated requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk, occasionally stoop, kneel and/or climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles - eye protection is required, and fumes, machine vibration, and noisy conditions, high temperatures, and occasional to a restricted space work area.
Management retains the right to add to, or change, the responsibilities and/or duties of this position at any time including the elimination of this position. The employee understands that his/her job description is for operational purposes and is not intended to be an employment contract.
