Plant EHS Manager

Plant EHS Manager

Beaver Dam, WI

120-150K + Bonus + Paid Relocation Available

Position Summary

The Plant EHS Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day environmental, health, and safety functions at an assigned, fully onsite manufacturing and production facility .

This role implements the organization's safety program, works with personnel to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, and monitors the facility and processes for adherence to OSHA, EPA, state, DOT, and other local regulations and guidelines. This position is responsible for the elimination of industrial incidents, conducting environmental monitoring and reporting, providing assistance with environmental permit applications, and assisting with internal EHS audits. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role leads the pursuit of zero incidents and ensures all environmental regulatory compliance functions are conducted in conformance with all applicable laws, permits, and regulations while maximizing the use of industry best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary hazardous waste engineer , leading efforts to reduce hazardous waste and implement recycling programs. Direct industrial hygiene sampling and support.
• Manage the facility SDS / Hazard Communication program.
• Manage and perform the planning, training, inspection, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for all environmental and safety compliance programs.
• Provide engaging environmental, health, and safety leadership to facility employees and lead training efforts.
• Lead Executive and Employee Safety Committees and act as the facility champion for the EHS "Drive to Zero" program.
• Develop and support strategic initiatives designed to produce best-in-class EHS performance .
• Conduct audits to ensure consistent compliance, preparing reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action.
• Conduct and document monthly inspections of hazardous waste accumulation / chemical storage areas.
• Perform Job Safety Analysis of all worksite activities and lead actions for controls and countermeasures.
• Lead safety observation efforts and perform ergonomic and safety risk assessments for product and process capability.
• Lead the identification, assessment, and resolution of ergonomic issues , including physical part validation.
• Investigate incidents (including injuries, property damage, near misses, releases, and losses) to determine root causes and prepare / direct corrective and preventive action plans.
• Act as facility champion for the implementation of risk reduction controls.
• Minimize waste by driving initiatives surrounding reduction, recycling, and supply chain partnerships.
• Manage an EHS Specialist as a direct report, depending on the size of the facility.
• Travel between facilities as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Ability