EHS Manager

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EHS Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position : Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Position Status : Exempt Salaried

Reports To : VP Human Capital & Recruiting

Location : Based in De Pere & Green Bay, WI.

About FyterTech :

Are you ready to join an organization where you are able to make a significant daily impact? An organization where you will be a major contributor to the growth and strength of our organization? Where you will be contributing to the betterment of the environment and our communities? Then FyterTech is the place for you to make your next and best career move.

FyterTech Nonwovens is a market-leading materials manufacturer of nonwoven high-tech products that are used in a variety of settings. Applications include cleaning up the spills one could expect to see in hospitals, laboratories, oil spills and grocery stores - just to name a few. As a market leader in our industry, we are looking for someone with a competitive edge to help drive a can-do collaborative culture.

Position Summary :

The EHS Manager will foster a culture of productivity, accountability, engagement and sustainability through robust programs and processes with the primary goal of reducing losses and liability throughout multiple locations. This key role will lead the Safety function to ensure the company meets or exceeds legislative, corporate and industry requirements, as well as best practices standards. The EHS Manager position does require travel between Wisconsin facilities (De Pere and Green Bay) as needed and could travel to TN or AK.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

• Ensure all policies, procedures, and safety rules are enforced.
• Responsible for OSHA compliance, workplace safety and pro-active employee protection programs.
• Supports all facilities and ensure corporate standards and expectations are followed.
• Conduct safety audits and develop sound recommendations for corrections by working collaboratively with manufacturing management and maintenance staff as needed.
• Leads the Safety Committees at each facility to ensure a solid safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Investigates all incident reports and ensures timely follow up and corrective action taken.
• Responsible for executing safety and health initiatives.
• Stays current on changing workplace safety rules and guidelines.
• Participates in safety networks and communicates upcoming safety and health changes as appropriate to the management team.
• Evaluates corporate policies to ensure they meet Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Monitor and report environmental data.
• Lead safety communications during the All-Employee Meetings
• Work closely with P&C insurance adjustors, fire protection inspection programs, and local fire departments.
• Performs other duties as may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position. These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.
• Monitor, track, and report out DART / TRIR / Incident metrics for each facility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Work Relationship and Scope :

Reports to the VP Human Capital & Recruiting and works closely with all FyterTech employees to accomplish established goals. Works daily with highly confidential business and employee information.

Measures of Performance :

Safety, quality, accuracy, reliability, friendliness, thoroughness and timeliness of services provided to internal and external customers; adherence to FyterTech policies and procedures; ability to earn the trust and respect of employees and co-workers; effectively communicates and develops good working relationships with co-workers; professional workplace appearance and conduct; keeps FyterTech, customer, and employee information confidential; participates in training and appropriate professional development; reliability in reporting to work regularly and on time; understands and adheres to FyterTech policies and procedures.

Working Conditions :

Work is performed within the normal FyterTech setting. Prolonged and frequent mental and visual concentration required. Periodic stressful situations in response to multiple priorities within established deadlines. Work hours are generally during normal business hours, as both scheduled and unscheduled work hours may arise. Must be able to bend, twist, turn and lift / move up to fifty pounds. Required travel between offices. Out-of-town / overnight business travel may also be required. Serves as a representative of the organization at appropriate functions.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

It is the policy of FyterTech to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy / childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran, or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and / or local laws.