EHS Manager

Position Summary

This position is responsible to meet the goals and objectives of the organization by assisting in planning and implementing a "world-class" safety program while ensuring compliance with all state, federal and local governmental EHS regulations. 

Essential Duties and Tasks

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Designs and implements safety and environmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, written programs, recordkeeping, reports, inspections, monitoring, testing, and training.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations by staying informed about changes, interpreting requirements, and implementing necessary adjustments to programs, processes, and policies.
• Directs, develops, and delivers EHS training programs to employees at all levels, to ensure employees’ knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to all facilities.
• Manage, complete, and document regular EHS audits and inspections as needed to assure compliance with applicable permits, regulations, and requirements.
• Maintain audit systems that control the introduction of new chemicals, equipment, processes, etc. to the workplace, and develop control measures for physical and chemical exposures that could have an adverse effect on the health of employees.
• Coordinate visits from internal and external regulatory authorities and file annual local, state and federal environmental reports potentially including air, waste, water, Tier II, and Form R.
• Supports corporate and on-site initiatives, assignments, projects, and processes.
• Manages a team and is responsible for all personnel decisions including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding and discipline, planning, assigning, and directing work, and addressing complaints or resolving problems.
• Manages the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Establish and promote a culture of continuous improvement in EHS performance by evaluating existing programs, identifying areas for enhancement, and coordinating development of and EHS improvement strategic plan, collaborating with site managers.
• Analyze safety history, manufacturing processes, product machinery, and chemical exposures to determine safety hazards, identify trends, and develop safety strategies to correct and prevent potential accidents or health hazards.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• BS required; preferred in a related field
• Certifications required/preferred include Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), ,
• 3-6 years' experience in a related field
• Proven leadership experience in both safety and environmental.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Visio, Outlook email and calendar.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.
• Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

Work Environment

Work primarily in a climate controlled indoor environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.  Safety shoes, vision and other protection required when in manufacturing areas.

This role operates in a professional office environment and requires frequent exposure to a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

The 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.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to type, hold, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

The position requires up to 10% of travel time.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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