What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager position at SA Recycling?
An industry leader in the Recyclables space, SA Recycling is seeking an experienced and skilled Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead the EHS functions across multiple facilities in the St. Louis area. The EHS Manager will be responsible the coordination, planning, and implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs within the assigned territory. This individual will partner with our facility managers to execute company EHS policies and ensure compliance with all applicable local, regional, and federal regulations. The EHS Manager must demonstrate the ability to build trust and confidence with team members, as well as management, to influence change with the goal of promoting safe workplace practices and the prevention of injuries.
This position will work inside and outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
SA Recycling offers:
- Competitive Pay
- Choice of 2 Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401k with a Company Match
- Weekly Pay
- Referral Incentives
- Company provided uniforms and PPE
- Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
Key Responsibilities of the Regional EHS Manager
- Accountable for developing relationships with SA Recycling employees and promote and fostering an industry leading safety culture within the assigned region.
- Develop, conduct, or schedule EHS training programs for all employees in the assigned region to include new hire orientation, job-specific training, and on-going training to ensure compliance with all applicable EHS policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Prepare periodic environmental/regulatory reports for all applicable Federal, State, and Local Regulatory agencies and relevant internal departments; and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all EHS activities including training, inspections, incidents, and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure EHS considerations are integrated into business operations including yard expansion/growth and process improvement initiatives.
- Implement and facilitate EHS management system strategies, action plans, best practices, and define performance goals by collaborating with local, regional, and corporate leaders.
- Conduct regular EHS inspections, risk assessments, and audits to ensure the efficacy of local and regional programs and goals; report on deviations from defined standards; and make recommendations to local and regional management on issue resolution.
- Coordinate local and regional environmental permitting (air, water, and waste) and maintain all required documentation.
Qualifications for the Regional EHS Manager
- Bachelors Degree related to Occupational Safety, Environmental, or Natural Sciences; or equivalent work experience.
- 5 years of direct experience managing EHS programs in a metals recycling, heavy industry or manufacturing setting highly preferred.
- Through knowledge of OSHA and strong working knowledge of EPA regulations required.
- Experience in implementing change management and process improvement in the work environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate EHS programs and policies to employees at all levels within the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement site specific, and territory goals and strategies.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters in a professional and confidential manner.
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in Spanish desired.
PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).
All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
