Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Job Description:

This position is responsible for all Environmental Health and Safety ("EHS") programs, activities, and control measures for the manufacturing facility.

The EHS Manager develops and maintains a culture that drives continuous improvement of safety, health, and environmental excellence. This position ensures compliance with all occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements under federal, state, and local law and regulations.

This position coordinates safety training and related activities associated with regulated programs, including OSHA and Voluntary Protection Program ("VPP").

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement safety and health training, and awareness programs designed to promote employee participation and support for safety goals
• Plan, coordinate, and lead all site EHS training
• Support employee led safety committees
• Manage the EHS Management System
• Perform inspections, investigations, and analyses to minimize the potential for accidental losses or environmental releases
• Integrate risk control/loss control into daily operations
• Maintain regulatory compliance reporting, recordkeeping, and monitoring (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Provide timely reports/audits to management and oversight as required
• Develop action plans to pursue or maintain OSHA VPP STAR status
• Manage compliance related to State Worker's Compensation claims and procedures
• Act as liaison between the site and all Federal, State, and Local enforcement agencies
• Act as liaison between site and all EHS Divisional and Corporate support
• Foster a positive safety culture through professional and proactive interactions with employees and maintaining a strong floor presence

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or have at least four (4) years of work experience in environmental, health and safety
• Must have at least three (3) years of work experience in environmental, health, and safety

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
• Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
• Have at least one (1) year experience working in a manufacturing or distribution facility
• Have prior work experience applying Process Safety Management ("PSM")
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering or Business
• Have prior work experience leading or participating in an OSHA VPP Audit or maintaining VPP status