Ehs manager Jobs in Kansas City, KS

Primary location : Kansas City, Missouri

Relocation offered : No

Employment status : Full-Time

Travel : 26%-50%

Non-compete : No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $85,000 to $105,000 per year.

Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Zahner, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive :

Standard benefit package offerings : medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance

Vacation and sick time

The Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for providing technical guidance relating to the environment, health and safety of Zahner facilities in Kansas City, Grand Prairie, and any field site locations with Zahner employees or contractors present. The EHS Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the facilities' safety management systems including hazard identification, risk assessments, mitigation planning and project implementation, development of procedures, compliance auditing, and compliance reporting. Additionally, the EHS Manager is tasked with design, pre-planning, and all EHS related management of field operations and capital projects.

Essential Duties :

• Proactively works to drive positive performance, constant awareness, and continuous improvement in our safety culture.
• Partners with manufacturing and field operations leaders, facilitating the maintenance of safe, healthy and environmentally friendly working conditions in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines.
• Partners with AWI Regional EHS Manager with integration into AWI EHS systems and leading indicators.
• Trains and educates employees in the required safety procedures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), lockout / tagout (LOTO), ergonomics, mobile equipment and environmental concerns such as waste and hazardous materials handling.
• Actively participates as a member of the operations team to drive resolution of common cause and special cause issues that negatively impact safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Provides technical assistance to facility and field operations leaders on a proactive basis in terms of environmental, health, and safety.
• Establishes annual safety and environmental calendars.
• Owns accident / incident investigation and case / situation management as needed, recommending corrective actions and managing to completion.
• Manages facilities' hazardous and waste programs.
• Identifies and executes improvements in the plants and field operations environmental / safety systems and procedures.
• Leads, manages, and facilitates completion of hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Ensures that process safety related documentation for all identified hazards is developed and maintained including Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documentation.
• Identifies safety training needs and provides training through in-house resources or external consultancy.
• Transfers technical knowledge where appropriate to elevate organization understanding and performance.
• Ensures compliance with facility environmental permit or environmental compliance requirements.
• Serves as an on-call site contact when needed.
• Manages each worker's compensation claim and potential claim, working with our third-party administrators and others to ensure favorable company outcomes whenever possible.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why should you join Zahner., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

For over a century, Zahner has been at the forefront of architectural metalwork, partnering with visionary artists and architects to bring extraordinary designs to life. As a global leader in architectural metal fabrication, we specialize in engineering, manufacturing, and installation of high-performance metal systems. From bespoke facades to groundbreaking project delivery, Zahner continues to push the boundaries of design and innovation.

Our signature products include ImageWall, a customizable solution for graphic perforated panels, along with metal screens and facades featuring our proprietary finishes and patinas on steel, stainless steel, copper, and zinc.

At Zahner, we are deeply committed to sustainability and workplace safety. We prioritize eco-conscious practices at every level of operation and are dedicated to fostering a safe, healthy environment for our employees, their families, and the communities we serve.

We have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

Bringing our Purpose to Life - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.

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About the location (Kansas City, Missouri)

Kansas City, Missouri, is the state's largest city by both population and area, spanning over 319 square miles. Located along the Missouri-Kansas border at the meeting point of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, it ranks among the top 25 largest cities in the U.S. by land area. Known for its vibrant and diverse neighborhoods-including the River Market, 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District, and the iconic Country Club Plaza-Kansas City boasts a rich cultural heritage. From world-famous Kansas City-style barbecue and strip steak to its roots in jazz, vaudeville, and theater, the city offers something for everyone. Home to beloved sports teams like the Chiefs and Royals and often called the City of Fountains, Kansas City blends tradition, innovation, and community pride.

Zahner, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the applicable prohibited grounds under applicable human rights legislation, where individuals are treated with respect, have equal opportunities in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and can contribute meaningfully in the workplace once employed.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!