Description

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Director oversees organizational compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. This individual will be responsible for managing EHS programs, Managers, and Coordinators. Being an Environmental Health, and Safety Director ensures compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to law and regulations that impact the organization.

Full time

Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

$70,000 to $98,000 annually

Desired Qualifications

Experience with OSHA compliance and requirements.
At least 5 years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety management and/or equivalent education or combination of both.
Obtained Occupational Health & Safety Professional 132 Certification
Safety Management Specialist or Certified Safety Professional certifications
Ability to manage AFW’s environmental, health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work
Excellent organizational and motivational skills
Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
25% Travel
Flexible schedule to meet training, development or project deadline requirements

Job Duties:

Champion and lead AFW’s safety culture and initiatives
Maintain and cultivate positive working relationships with the AFW leaders and employees
Maintain liaisons with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams,
Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
Interpret safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety, such as safety engineers, labor representatives, and safety inspectors.
Routinely inspect the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
Provide technical advice and guidance to organizations on how to handle health-related problems and make needed changes.
Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or preventative measures
Emergency planning
Report on health/safety awareness, concerns, and statistics
Monitor compliance and effectiveness of safety programs
Oversee and lead a multi-level hierarchy of managers and employees across Arizona, Texas, and Colorado

Physical Requirements:

Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas

Requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily

Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back

Conducting training or an investigation that involves lifting, griping, bending, kneeling, stooping and moving equipment or merchandise

Physical Work Environment:

Fluorescent Lighting

Concrete Flooring

Climate affected by outside conditions

Considerable exterior noise

Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse

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Environmental Health & Safety Director