EHS Manager

Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Are you passionate about creating a safer, healthier work environment? Do you thrive in a role where your keen eye for detail and proactive approach can make a significant impact? As our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager, you will be at the forefront of ensuring our workplace is not only compliant with safety standards but is a model of efficiency and continuous improvement. This dynamic role will have you engaged in everything from quarterly reporting and administrative tasks to hands-on safety incident reviews and innovative Continuous Improvement (CI) projects. If you’re ready to champion safety and health while driving positive change, we want you on our team!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for Quarterly Reports: Prepare and submit comprehensive quarterly reports on EHS metrics and activities.
• Administrative Amendments: Handle administrative tasks related to EHS, including policy updates and documentation management.
• Responsible for Safety Incident Review: Review safety incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions      to prevent recurrence.
• OSHA Reporting: Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, including timely reporting and documentation of workplace incidents.
• Continuous Improvement Projects: Participate in and lead CI projects aimed at enhancing workplace safety and efficiency.
• Inspection and Compliance: Conduct regular facility inspections to identify potential safety, health, and environmental risks.      Develop and implement inspection policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Training and Development: Prepare and deliver training sessions on emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics. Ensure all employees are informed and compliant with EHS standards.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of safety data sheets, hazardous waste discharges, employee exposure to pollutants, and environmental permits. Ensure all records are accessible and up-to-date.
• Incident Investigation: Oversee the investigation of incidents, ensuring thorough documentation, root cause identification, and      implementation of long-term corrective actions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local regulations, and internal safety standards. Utilize      EHS consultants as necessary.
• Employee Health and Safety: Manage employee medical care, worker’s compensation claims, and accident prevention initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise level knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experienced in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field required; Master’s degree desirable.
• Five years of related experience preferred.
• Certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED, ASP, or CSP highly preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment: May include exposure to heat, cold, fumes, uneven surfaces, and outdoor conditions for various durations throughout the day.

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. Job will consist of sitting, standing & walking. This individual will occasionally be squatting, bending and light lifting from floor to waist level weights from 10-20lbs.