What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environment, Health and Safety Manager position at The IFH Group, Inc.?
Primary Purpose :
The EHS / Safety Manager facilitates developing and implementing the company's HSE Programs and strategically directs these programs toward continuous improvement. While working with the EPA consultant, this individual provides clear direction and feedback within the IFH Group Facility wellness and overall site responsibility regarding Safety and Environmental.
This position requires a good working knowledge of health and safety regulations, knowledge of environmental and associated company policies and procedures, and considerable judgment in deciphering rules and developing the best processes to comply with these requirements effectively.
Ensure employees expand HSE knowledge, skills, and abilities through direct training, coaching, and / or mentoring.
General Description :
This position requires leading the IFH Group team in Health, Safety, Environmental, and Facilities at two Rock Falls, IL facilities and DTI in Maquoketa, Iowa. This includes being proactive in all safety aspects, working collaboratively with our vendors to understand environmental hazards, and maintaining safe operations inside and outside the facility.
Principle Accountabilities :
Safety
- Provide strategic direction to the organization regarding the best path to continual Safety improvement and direct the institution of key practices.
- Directs and administers the facility's safety program, including developing and auditing safe work practices, policies, and control measures while educating employees on proper safety procedures, such as PPE and ergonomics.
- Prepare safety meeting materials, facilitate safety committee meetings, conduct site assessments to adhere to company policies and programs, and comply with state and federal OSHA policies.
- Facilitate continuous safety improvement utilizing tools that assess hazards and prioritize actions to mitigate these hazards based on overall risk. Develop and maintain "Toolbox Topics" for the shop floor.
- Monitor and support accident and incident reporting processes for timely reporting.
- Direct actions and institute processes that ensure facility compliance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal health and safety standards and ensure all open corrective or preventative actions designed to maintain or exceed compliance are resolved promptly.
- Develop and oversee the Industrial Hygiene Sampling plan / process and ensure a plan is managed as required. Analyze data to identify exposures accurately and develop action plans to eliminate or reduce exposures.
- Direct and strategically grow the onsite Safety culture, emphasizing employee involvement and continual improvement.
- Work closely and collaboratively with all departments to develop and institute compliance actions and best practices.
- Implement proactive programs to reduce workers' compensation costs, injuries, and illnesses.
- Collaborate with Human Resources accident investigations for significant work-related incidents or near hits.
- Responsible for implementing OSHA Workplace Safety Standards and Directives and keeping current with these and other standards.
- Represents the company's interests during OSHA Inspections and / or external agency communication.
- Develop and maintain KPIs related to health and Safety for the company.
Environmental :
Minimum Experience and Qualifications :
Education : A 2-year degree emphasizing environmental health and safety, in place of education, 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing setting, and demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through comparable years of applicable work experience.
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