EHS Manager

Description

The EHS Manager (Multi-Site) will coordinate and oversee the company’s environmental health, and safety program in accordance with company, state, and federal requirements, as well as act as a catalyst for the growth and development of  ESG initiatives throughout the organization. This individual will be responsible for maintaining and improving plant EHS and ESG policies and internal procedures as they relate to EPA/DEP, OSHA, and other related registrations that affect plant operations. 

Role will be a shared resource between New Brighton and Minneapolis locations.  Role is expected to maintain consistent on-site work schedules at both sites, including flexing, as necessary to support business needs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work safely, following all safety policies and proactively enforcing and participating in the safe work of others. Be a leading example of adherence to all internal safety procedures and policies to keep a clean and organized manufacturing environment.
• Develop and manage the plants EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) program and EHS processes to achieve TRIR, DART, and Risk Assessment objectives.
• Manage and represent an EHS program that maintains the operations registrations and certifications, as well as maintaining compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure all site leaders achieve agreed upon requirements through routine progress meetings, and coach, mentor and drive continuous safety improvement.
• Act as Management Representative for all EHS related matters.
• Lead and direct plant Safety committee, Safety meetings, First Responders and safety training.
• Provide the management team and others with regular reports updating on EHS objectives.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating the operations best practices Environmental and Health and Safety management systems.
• Conduct and oversee the plant Internal EHS Audits and communicate the results.
• Develop, implement and maintain Hazardous Waste Disposal procedures
• Review and approve new Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) materials for use at site

Participate in new equipment/automation hazard risk assessments

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field required.
• Five years of occupational health and safety experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Recognized ASSE qualifications, OSHA 30-hour certified, EPA/DEP and environmental certifications preferred.
• Expert-level knowledge of state and federal OSHA standards.
• Strong understanding of existing and forthcoming environmental, social, and regulatory policies in North America, EMEA, and APAC desired, particularly those related to the medical device industry.
• Experience with GHG inventory/carbon accounting and abatement across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other similar software programs.