Job Description

Position: EHS Manager

Direct Reports: Sole contributor

Reports To: Plant Manager

Salary Range: $115k to $130k

Bonus: 10%

Relocation: Yes

Job Responsibilities: The bilingual EHS Manager will provide leadership and coaching to promote a Zero Harm Safety culture and create a workplace free of recognized hazards, promote safe work behaviors, and foster an excelling EHS culture across the company. Responsible for supporting and implementing a standardized EHS program which is consistent with the corporate EH&S Management System. Responsibilities include Training, Hazard Identification, Regulatory Reporting, and administration of the EHS program. In addition, as the Manager, EHS, you are responsible for continuous improvement of the EHS program and for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

• Work directly with Operations, HR, Quality, and other functional areas to develop the EHS strategy for the site.
• Ensure implementation and continuing operation of corporate Safety Standards and Safety Principles is integrated into plant Safety Policy.
• Maintain and update all written policies and procedures pertaining to employee, visitor, and vendor safety.
• Plan, develop, and implement effective and practical safety training for new employee orientation and annual required training.
• Assist in conducting training for employees and contractors regarding applicable EHS programs and procedures.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace through process safety reviews (PSR), job safety analysis (JSA), and risk assessments (RA).
• Conduct EHS audits, create reports, and collaborate with site functional leaders to drive closure of audit findings.
• Oversee EHS incident investigations and root cause and corrective action activities.
• Track, report, and communicate progress regarding EHS initiatives.
• Perform risk assessment of all incoming new materials and manage/maintain the SDS platform.
• Manage and coordinate all hazardous/non-hazardous waste disposal programs.
• Coordinate all regulatory reporting (EPA, DEP, etc.).
• Define resource requirements to support EHS strategy.
• Partner with ESG to facilitate ESG improvement.
• Provide facilitation, coaching and direct support to facility employees to identify and address safety hazards/issues at the facility.
• Work with line management at the facility to ensure that established safety policies, practices, rules, regulations and procedures are followed to maintain a safe work environment.
• Conduct and document weekly environmental inspections for air, waste, and storm-water.
• Maintain OSHA logs and related compliance documentation, and support the prompt reporting of Worker’s Compensation claims to Human Resources.

Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Spanish a MUST.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or closely related Safety degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing facility required.
• Safety/health professional certifications, such as ASP, CSP, AIH, CIH are major pluses.
• Working knowledge of and proven experience in OSHA and EPA compliance in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven experience as an “influence” leader.
• Proven EHS auditing experience.
• Motivated and self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Skilled problem solver, specifically related to EHS issues and 3rd party audit findings.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate with associates at all levels of the organization (up, down and across the organization).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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