Environment, Health and Safety Manager

The primary purpose of the EHS Manager is to provide leadership and direction to assure that the assigned location(s) and employee populations are knowledgeable and compliant in the applicable areas of Environmental Health & Safety. This position will champion projects, and activities to achieve location and company goals & objectives.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and implement policies and programs for local compliance with applicable local, region and federal EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc...) for assigned locations and groupsEnsure local policies and procedures for safe work are developed, implemented and followed at the assigned work location by leading locationarea managers and teams to communicate, promote and practice safe operating practicesproceduresDevelop and implement procedures for local compliance with corporate incident Reporting and Investigation programs and requirements. Provide EHS technical expertise to local trained investigation teams with the explicit purpose to identify root causes and suggest corrective measures to prevent recurrence of similar incidents in the futureDevelop, arrange, implement andor conduct EHS training necessary to maintain EHS regulatory compliance for the location(s) and or organizationOccasional travel to assigned locationsite for the purpose of general inspection to detect existing or potential EHS hazards and determine corrective actions where indicatedMaintain and execute an EHS compliance calendar for all required regulatory and policy activities for all locations and organizations assignedLead, support and serve in a Management leadership capacity on EHS related committees for assigned locations and organizationsEnsures mandatory Regulatory event reporting (OSHA, EPA, etc...) is completed, i.e. annual OSHA 300 log, notification of serious accident, hospitalization or deathLeads local system (procedures, call tree, messaging system, etc..) for EHS regulatory agency inspections and site contactvisitsDevelops local system (procedures, equipment specifications, training, secure volunteers etc..) for location Emergency Response and performanceLeadership of location(s) emergency response capability including necessary drills and trainingPerforms and maintains local and Corporate assigned performance metrics, developing corrective actions plans in collaboration with site management to close identified gaps and then develop goals for upcoming calendar year to enhance and improve overall site EHS compliance performanceAnalyzes and communicates EHS data trends, compliance performance and permitting activity and leads location EHS review meetings with location leadership team(s), EHS Corporate and other applicable higher management levels of the companyPerforms EHS policy and regulation required annual reviews and audits of assigned locations and develops corrective action plans with location owners to correct findingsPlan and implement environmental compliance programs, preparesubmit permitsreports for compliance with lawsregulations for environmental issues such as (not limited to) Water Discharge, Air Permitting, Solid Waste andor other applicable waste streams (industrial or general, localstatenational compliance)Ensures required systems are in place for environmental analytical testing and record keeping requirements to be performed as necessary to maintain complianceManages, evaluates and promotes applicable Sustainability actions according to company or location requirementsEnsure location(s) SDS management system is operable and meets localstatenational regulationsImplement and maintain according to Corporate policy and local regulations, a Hazardous chemical (Industrial Hygiene) monitoring programs as needed for location(s) andor Organization(s)Serve as local EHS representative for Capital Projects in order to review for EHS uncontrolled hazards, impacts and permitting requirementsReviews new processequipment or new construction andor building modifications for EHS impacts and collaborates with appropriate project teams in developing corrective actions to address findingsDevelop local procedures, training and leadership to ensure appropriate usage of Company Corporate EHS Management Database systems (e.g. Origami) by assigned locations and organizationsMonitors and reports to location andor functional area leadership on the status and effectiveness of EHS related corrective and preventive actions.Collaborate with local FacilitiesMaintenance Engineering and Corporate Loss Control Insurance program activity including inspections and corrective action activitiesServe as local EHS support to corporate functional groups (e.g. HR, Risk Management) providing medical and workers compensation services to establish care, treatment and claim management for on the job injuriesOther duties as assigned with or without accommodationOccasional Domestic US travel (2-3 trips per year) is expected for this positionMajority of work will be performed in typical office, warehouse and Manufacturing plant environment. Occasional work in laboratory, and manufacturing operations environmentsPosition may occasionally require moderate physical work necessary for emergency response dutiesQUALIFICATIONSOSHA Compliance - Ensures workplace practices, policies, and environments meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.Risk Assessment -Identifies potential hazards, assesses risks, and implements preventive measuresIncident Investigation - Conducts thorough investigations identifies root causes, documents incidents, and implements corrective actionsEmergency Response - Handles emergencies effectively, including evacuation procedures, first aid, and crisis managementSafety Training - Trains employees on safety procedures using effective communication and teaching skillsIndustrial Hygiene - Understands industrial hygiene principles, including exposure limits, ventilation, and chemical safetyErgonomics - Applies ergonomic principles to prevent workplace injuries related to posture, repetitive motions, and workstation designSafety Audits - Conducts regular safety audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with safety standardsEDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in EHS or related Science field is required. A Master's Degree in EHS or related Science field is preferred. In lieu of bachelor's degree, 10 years' experience within EHS function will be consideredMinimum 5 years' experience in EHS function, preferably within a Manufacturing, Facilities Management, andor Research Laboratory setting. This experience should include direct responsibility for EHS activities and interactions with Regulatory Agencies (inspections, official written response, arbitration, etc.). Advanced degrees and certifications may count in lieu of years of serviceRequired 2 or more years of EHS leadership responsibility (organizational or direct reports). Preference is given to applicable EHS-related professional certifications (ASP, CSP, IHIT, CIH, CHMM, etc.)Thorough understanding of EHS science, analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong communication skills (speaking and listening). Working knowledge of EHS regulations with a strong understanding of OSHA and EPA lawsPriority given to skills in Technical Writing, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and TrainingCOMPETENCIESBasic management skills, including formalized methodologies (goal setting, performance tracking, etc.)Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with a solid business acumenExperience with leadership positions and the ability to manage complex operations and projectsProficiency in basic software programs (Windows, MS Office, etc.)Works with minimal direct supervision, relying on experience, judgment, and understanding of regulatory requirements and management systems. Most decisions are made collaboratively with assigned site management teams (e.g., Plant, Supply Chain, etc.)Financial responsibilities include managing assigned operating budgets and collaborating with assigned LocationOrganization leader budgetspend approvalsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSLifting Capacity - ability to lift up to 30 lbsMobility - Prolonged periods of time on feet, standing, bending, etc.Exposure - Moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and non-climate-controlled environmentNoise Tolerance - High noise levels

Created: 2024-11-01