Title: Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Location: Central Iowa
The Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for providing day-to-day leadership of the safety and industrial hygiene processes. Review, evaluate, and analyze the work environments and assist in the design of programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent injury caused by physical, chemical, or ergonomic factors. Ensure continued compliance with local, state, and federal agencies (e.g., OSHA, EPA, and ODEQ).
Duties: Including but not limited to:
- Be the primary contact for EHS issues. Involved in all aspects of the business to promote environmental compliance and protection, and a healthy and safe work environment.
- Develops health and safety procedures for all areas of the company.
- Ensure programs are in place to comply with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, permits, and company-mandated policies and procedures in environmental health and safety.
- Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics.
- Develop and implement inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.
- Ensure that material data sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed.
- Develop, implement, and maintain an EHS management system focused on employee involvement, environmental performance, injury prevention, and continuous improvement.
- Drive timely completion of corrective actions associated with near-miss incidents, accident investigations, environmental incidents, and compliance inspections.
- Comply with chemical and waste storage and disposal regulations and best practices.
- Ensure records are maintained in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and safety laws, regulations, permits, and programs.
- Assess new developments, laws, and regulations in the environmental health and safety field that may have application to the company's operations and present them to management.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Five years of related experience preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
- Knowledge of identifying and properly disposing of hazardous materials.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Follow the core values of a positive mindset, ingenuity, accountability, the willingness to do the right thing, being an engaged employee, and a commitment to safety.
Skills
- Problem Solving: Promptly identifies and resolves issues.
- Communication: Speaks clearly, listens, and receives clarification, responds to questions.
- Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
- Quality Assurance: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Ethics/Professionalism: Treats people with respect; works ethically and with integrity.
- Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures.
- Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
- Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment properly.
Physical DemandsThe 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 of the job.
- Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
Environmental Adaptability
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Disclaimer: Please note that we are unable to provide job sponsorships, including, but not limited to, visas, corp-to-corp arrangements (C2C), or any other form of sponsorship for employment. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.