Supervisor, Environmental Health and Safety

Rheem • Full-time • Fort Smith, Arkansas • 1w ago

Description

The Supervisor, Environmental Health and Safety will be responsible for providing day-to-day EHS leadership in planning and implementing best practices to protect employees, customers, and the environment.

This position will serve our US Air Division, located in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

Assist with incident investigations, including initial data gathering, interviews, and documentation.
Conduct daily safety walkthroughs of work areas to identify and correct unsafe behaviors or conditions.
Manage near-miss reporting follow-ups, ensuring corrective actions are logged and escalating trends as needed.
Track and monitor corrective actions from audits until closure.
Organize and facilitate safety committee meetings, including scheduling, agendas, and minutes.
Conduct ergonomic assessments and recommend workstation adjustments.
Maintain first aid kits and AEDs, ensuring supplies are stocked and equipment is functional.
Compile and maintain OSHA 300 logs for injury and illness reporting.
Lead Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) team activities.
Assist in creating and implementing emergency response plans.
Lead the Emergency Response Team (ERT) for the facility.

Environmental Programs

Perform routine sampling and monitoring (air, water, waste) to ensure compliance with permits and regulations.
Coordinate with waste disposal vendors, ensure that manifests are accurate and vendors are certified. Collect
Collect and compile ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data (e.g., energy, water, waste metrics) for reporting purposes.
Track energy and water usage, compiling data from meters and systems.
Lead waste diversion and recycling programs, including vendor coordination and reporting diversion rates.
Update sustainability dashboards (e.g., ESG workbook, Tableau) to provide leadership with real-time insights. Security & Access Control
Monitor daily access control logs, badge swipes, and entry records.
Conduct badge audits and review access permissions, revoking as necessary. Log
Log and draft reports for minor security incidents.
Monitor CCTV footage for anomalies or safety hazards.
Perform perimeter checks to ensure gates, fences, and doors are secure.
Maintain visitor logs and ensure compliance with sign-in procedures.

Engagement & Culture

Support employee engagement in safety and sustainability initiatives.
Assist with awareness campaigns, surveys, and events that promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Other Duties

Perform additional operational or routine EHS, Security, and Sustainability tasks as assigned.
Provide input on budget.
Enter requisitions for projects and other needs for department.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Industrial Hygiene, Occupational and Environmental Health Science, engineering, or related field, from four-year college or university, or equivalent education
5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment required
Prefer someone who has high volume steel/metal manufacturing fabrication experience
Demonstrated knowledge of governmental program requirements regarding OSHA, EPA, ADEM, NFPA, NEC, and others
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to get on the floor, identify and analyze problems, develop solutions, and execute corrective actions
Must be a team player and have the ability to work in a team environment
Effective oral and written communication skills, including public presentation ability
Proficient in computer skills (Word, Excel and Power Point)
Self-motivated with little or no supervision

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors: