What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Manager position at Zing Recruiting?
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced EHS Manager to join our team in the Fairfield, NJ area. The EH&S Manager implements and manages safety programs to provide the road map to zero injuries and world class safety performance. Ensures site compliance with OSHA, state and federal EPA regulations, and applicable ISO standards. Helps drive CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility, targets related to EH&S for logistics department.
Qualifications
Zing Recruiting, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Zing’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains to be a #1 priority. Zing Recruiting is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization. We encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and will work to provide accommodation to those who need it.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related discipline. Other degrees supported by certifications or training program completions will be considered.
- Three (3) or more years of relevant work experience focused on EH&S, preferably in a lean manufacturing environment.
- Experience ensuring compliance with Local, Federal, State and OSHA regulations.
- Experience with ISO 14001/45001.
- Competent in Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis.
- Ability to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization. Ability to create a team approach to EH&S across facilities.
- Bi-Lingual English/Spanish is highly preferred
- Manage and maintain the Company’s EH&S programs, guided by corporate EH&S policies to include sustainable improvement, prevention and compliance.
- Coordinate and/or facilitate programs to train employees and managers in site safety practices including new employee orientation, job instruction. Maintain records of training accordingly.
- Have a strong floor presence to monitor and assess current working conditions and make recommendations for improvements. May spend up to 50% of your time working directly within the operation; performing audits, observing processes, implementing solutions, developing staff, and other action based roles.
- Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSA’s) to identify potential hazards and recommend safe work practices.
- Implement and oversee the site’s ISO 14001 environmental management processes and ISO 45001 occupational safety and health management systems, ensuring all audit and ongoing certification requirements are met.
- Manage site Safety Committee; provide guidance and direction through a monthly meeting agenda, oversee safety inspection process, and ensure prompt and thorough follow up on all open items and safety task lists.
- Lead incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action plans.
- Analyze data to identify workplace injury/incident trends and take appropriate remediation steps.
- Develop and manage ergonomic work initiatives to ensure ongoing ergonomic assessments, evaluations, and continuous improvement processes to reduce work/job-related trauma.
- Implement training programs in accordance with OSHA, federal and state EPA, and ISO certification requirements.
- Assist business in meeting corporate sustainability and environmental metrics related to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) goals.
- Provide direction to plant management on EH&S budget needs and policies.
- Drive environmental programs related to energy, air, waste, and waste water.
- Support HR Manager in all Workers’ Compensation-related injuries/illnesses, focusing on workplace safety, accident prevention and ergonomics program.
- Align corporate and local EH&S goals and strategies, leading continuous improvement initiatives related to EH&S policies and programs.
Zing Recruiting, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Zing’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains to be a #1 priority. Zing Recruiting is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization. We encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and will work to provide accommodation to those who need it.
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