Director, EHS

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world - 25 million children twice a day - making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

Job Summary

Serve as the Strategic EHS Leader for Blue Bird and leads EHS activities and team members in multiple locations (Georgia & Ohio) with the largest focus being on efforts and implementation towards ISO 45001 certification. Act as a key leader among the Blue Bird Operations team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct the Environmental Health, Safety and Security compliance operations and staff to ensure that EHS vision, goals and strategies are effectively developed, communicated and executed throughout all areas of Blue Bird
• Continue implementation of company-safety health and environmental programs and manuals, along with function-specific safety programs and manual development, including safety audits, ergonomic, workers compensation, emergency response and subcontractor management
• Achieve ISO 45001 certification by end of 2026 as per EHS roadmap
• Plan, implement, and oversee programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths and regulatory risk. Monitor and audit facilities to detect existing or potential accident, compliance risks, and health hazards
• Coordinate business, safety and compliance programs, training, licensing and initiatives to include but not limited to: OSHA, EPA, DHS, DOT, and Blue Bird requirements
• Direct accident and incident investigations and documentation, insurance reporting and coordination of post-accident /incident drug and alcohol screenings. Track leading indicators and industry trends and implement corrective and preventive programs and actions
• Manage, mentor, train, provide performance feedback and assign duties to direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities For Success

• Strong track record of building partnerships with manufacturing and warehouse leaders implementing progressive safety and environmental initiatives
• Working knowledge of legislation that may affect safety, health or environmental situations and policies/practices, including any laws and regulations
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written), problem solving, and analytical skills (moved from Basic Education and Experience)
  
  

Basic Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor of Science Degree required (Occupational Safety, Health, Environment or Compliance, preferred. Other Bachelor's of Science majors accepted with combination of relevant certifications.)
• Minimum of 10 years of operations, manufacturing and/or industrial business experience
• Minimum of 10 years of regulatory compliance, environmental, health, and occupational safety experience and a strong track record of improving safety performance
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment leading safety and compliance
  
  

Preferred Experience

• ISO 45001 experience, internal auditor experience, preferred
  
  

WORK CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Office and manufacturing environment
• Travel: 0-10%
  
  

WE VALUE

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
• Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.
  
  

INCLUDES

• Continued Professional Development
• Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k with match
• The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  
  

Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

Work Experience

5 years: Experience in a manufacturing environment leading safety and compliance.

10 years: Regulatory compliance, environmental, health, and occupational safety experience, and a strong track record of improving safety performance.

10 years: Operations, manufacturing and/or industrial business experience.

Education

Required: Bachelors

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