Summary:
The EH&S Manager is responsible for the maintenance and execution of Environmental, Health and Safety management systems that provide a secure and safe work environment, including maintenance of and compliance with regulatory obligations. The EH&S Manager advises company leadership on actions necessary to proactively support compliance and engages the entire company in achieving goals. The EH&S Manager serves as the Champion for Safety programs in all company environments, manufacturing, office, and field services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead EH&S awareness, training and implementing techniques to assure a safe working environment.
- Ensuring all environmental programs, procedures, training, work practices and controls are effectively implemented.
- Identify applicable environmental, health and safety regulations and lead compliance activities.
Other Responsibilities:
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- Establishing and monitoring progress toward department goals.
- Participation in budget preparation and tracking
- Identifying needed support from outside consultants, developing scopes of work, and managing contracts.
- Managing environmental processes within US operations to assure proper waste management and minimization practices in accordance with RCRA and TSCA regulatory requirements.
- Monitoring environmental, health and safety federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and risk initiatives. Analyze their potential impact on system operations, provide management with information and counsel as appropriate.
- Manages regulatory recordkeeping and reporting with agencies including, but not limited to, OSHA, EPA, DOT.
- Coordination and engagement of plant personnel and others in the identification, development and implementation of EH&S goals and policies which will positively impact and add value to the organization.
- Coordination and engagement of field service personnel and others in the identification, development and implementation of EH&S goals and policies which will positively impact and add value to the organization.
- Managing of workers compensation cases.
- Maintaining continued presence in workplaces as a coach, observer, trainer and main point of contact for EH&S assistance.
- Leads incident investigations and root cause analysis as the EH&S expert on the team.
- Develops, reviews and updates EH&S programs and Plans as needed.
- Develops and facilitates EH&S training to ensure OSHA and company standards/regulations are integrated effectively.
- Develop and initiate programs and processes in partnership with site management to reduce frequency and severity of occupational injuries, illnesses, and property losses
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution is required (Engineering, Science, Safety or Environmental is highly preferred) or 5+ years of related experience (Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certified preferred).
- 5+ years of progressive experience leading safety and/or environmental management systems.
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing and/or field service setting.
- Must possess strong people skills and ability to manage others directly and indirectly.
- General knowledge of lean fundamentals.
- Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and the ability to apply such in the manufacturing, field service, and office settings.
- Willing to seek assistance from outside resources when necessary.
- Strong interaction skills with regulatory inspectors including accompaniment on inspections and follow-up activities as required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership, presentation and public speaking skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines.
- Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs.
- Forward looking action-oriented team player that works well with cross functional groups.
- Skilled in process management, planning and change management.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
- Demonstrated Capital Project Management skills.
- Ability to effectively coach and foster staff growth and development.
- Ability to evaluate and motivate personnel.
- Ability to influence and drive a culture of safety across the organization
- Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Ability to work with Occupational Health and Safety software tools.
Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 annually
