Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

ABOUT UNITED ALLOY

United Alloy is a preferred designer, manufacturer and powder coater of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, chassis, and related products crafted to world-class quality standards in strategic partnership with Fortune 500 OEM customers.UA products are proudly “Made in the USA”. In addition to being made in the USA, UA is also 9001 certified, and has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business.

CULTURE

United Alloy empowers and entrusts our employees to manage the responsibilities of both their work and home lives. We are an agile team that produces extraordinary results, setting the standard in safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Employees act with a sense of ownership, take initiative to problem solve and is committed to the company’s mission, their team and themselves.

United Alloy is supportive and encouraging of our employees, we are able to help make their dreams become a reality. At UA, every employee matters to us. We want everyone to have their own success story in their personal and professional lives. It’s one way that makes us an actively engaged team, inspired to win together.

SUMMARY

The EHS Manager is responsible for developing and implementing proactive environmental, health, and safety strategies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a culture of safety across the facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role involves evaluating workplace hazards, designing corrective actions, and driving initiatives to reduce costs associated with job-related injuries, illnesses, and compliance issues. The EHS Manager collaborates with all departments to promote continuous improvement, manage safety audits, and deliver comprehensive training programs that enhance employee awareness and reduce incidents. This position requires exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills to effectively manage multiple priorities and drive positive behavioral change.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and drive the implementation of leading/proactive indicators /metrics to identify opportunities for improvements
• Develop and drive the implementation strategy to reduce cost associated with job related injury and illness
• Develop and drive implementation strategy to eliminate and /or reduce cost associated with regulatory compliance.
• Examine the work environment for various physical, chemical, biological and environmental hazards/stresses.
• Define corrective actions that reduce stresses that impair health and ability of worker efficiency.
• Direct the evaluation of areas for hazards and make recommendations for improvement or protective equipment requirements.
• Interpret standards/regulations and maintains cooperative relationship with regulators.
• Assist in the investigation of EHS complaints and incidents.
• Provide technical expertise & assistance in the design of protective equipment for uses on processes and machinery: and where necessary, redesign equipment to eliminate/reduce safety and health hazards.
• Provide technical expertise to the business unit regarding day-to-day process operations, process changes and /or relocations, new processes, new products, new technology, new facilities and/or equipment and interaction with contract personnel.
• Ensure all plant policies and procedures comply with federal, state, and local requirements
• Continually educates and refreshes all plant employees on EHS policies and procedures
• Shares best practices with other company locations
• Manages, leads plant compliance in completing safety audits and follow-up corrective actions
• Excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and administer broad range of tasks including resolving safety complaints, coaching and counseling managers and supervisors on safety policies and procedures.
• Develops and manages a comprehensive EHS training program for all plant employees
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate and conduct safety training sessions in a manner understandable to a wide variety of constituencies
• Teams with department managers and staff to develop proactive solutions and reduce safety incidents
• Maintains records, reports, and logs regarding safety incidents, including OSHA regulations, recordkeeping and reporting
• High degree of professionalism and discretion in contacts with plant, corporate, employees and external agencies
• Change agent for behavioral improvements
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent required.
• ASP or CSP certifications preferred
• Master’s degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of EHS experience in a heavy manufacturing setting
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

BENEFITS

We offer competitive starting wages, a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and a variety of exciting perks.

• Medical, dental and vision
• Generous Responsible Time Off (RTO) policy
• 401(k) with company match
• Key employee Incentive Plan (KEIP) Bonus Structure
• Paid training
• Company paid holidays

NOTE: Given the nature/size of our product and customer requirements, we require a stringent hiring process to ensure the highest quality product. Qualified candidates must successfully complete: Basic Skills/Measurement Test | Blueprint Reading Test | Pre-Employment Physical & Drug Screen

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.

Work Environment: Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.