Sr. EHS Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

The Senior EHS Leader is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs within Specialty Products and Insulation (SPI), ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, minimizing workplace risks, and promoting a culture of safety by leading and mentoring EHS managers and coordinators, collaborating with various departments, and advising leadership on EHS strategies and initiatives; acting as a subject matter expert on EHS matters.

Areas of responsibilities may include but are not limited to :

• Develop and execute a comprehensive EHS strategy aligned with SPI goals and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and manage EHS budgets, resource allocation, and performance metrics.
• Partner with senior management to integrate EHS priorities into decision-making and business processes.
• Collaborate with business partners to achieve and maintain facilities and site activities that are compliant with local regulations
• Lead and mentor a team of EHS professionals, including EHS managers and safety coordinators to achieve and maintain compliance with current and future legal, regulatory, and SPI requirements.
• Define and track team performance metrics aligned with organizational EHS objectives.
• Promote a collaborative approach to achieving EHS goals across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and international EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards.
• Conduct regular EHS audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and non-compliance issues.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to address compliance gaps.
• Support in-depth analysis of the business including analysis and assessment of trend data for EH&S improvement opportunities and develop / implements programs to reduce risk and achieve and maintain compliance
• Develop and implement preventive measures to mitigate risks, including safety procedures, engineering controls, and training programs.
• Apply CORE (Customer Oriented, Results and Excellence), Lean and other continuous improvement techniques to develop and implement process improvements
• Investigate incidents and near misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Design and deliver comprehensive EHS training programs for all employees, including new hire orientation, refresher courses, and specialized training based on job roles.
• Promote a safety culture through communication, employee engagement, and leadership involvement.
• Oversee environmental management programs including waste reduction, pollution prevention, and emissions monitoring.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to minimize environmental impact of operations.

Education, Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

Work Environment

Office, Warehouse and Production Environments

Physical demands may include but are not limited to :

Travel

Moderate

Exemption Status

Exempt