Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Directs and is actively involved in a proactive safety program
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS considerations into manufacturing processes and facility design.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees and management.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents to determine root causes and implement preventive measures. Handle all work comp claims from submission to claim closure.
• Stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure the company's EHS programs remain effective and compliant.
• Manage relationships with regulatory agencies and participate in audits and inspections.
• Work closely with CI for implementation of improved safety practices.
• New employee orientation regarding safety practices.
• Champion a safety committee.
• Keep all SDS materials to date.
• Establish a reporting system that centralizes all work-related incident reports for proper documentation to fulfill OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field
• Professional certification in EHS (e.g., CSP, CIH, ASP) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in EHS management within a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations and standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage others.
• Experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management software.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs, ladders and work in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to actively lead in hands-on EHS activities, including keeping buildings and property up to safety codes, inspections and training sessions.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to support other shifts for training when necessary.

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