Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job Description

Position Summary : The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager will develop, implement, and maintain company EHS policies and procedures. This position provides technical guidance and leadership and works closely with the plant operations group to design, develop, and implement policies, procedures, and physical improvements throughout all areas of the operation to ensure EHS rules, regulations, and company standards are being upheld. This position is responsible for maintaining the EHS Management System program document and developing plans and strategies to implement all required elements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop, update, and enforce company safety policies and procedures for manufacturing, assembly and distribution operations based on company & regulatory requirements.
• Update, refine, and deploy the company Environmental, Health & Safety Management System (EHS-MS).
• Develop training programs to train employees on EHS policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Monitor physical, biological, and chemical hazards and develop action plans to mitigate associated risks.
• Ensure all necessary records and reporting requirements are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines.
• Manage the participation in regulatory inspections.
• Maintain the EHS action plan register to ensure timely completion of corrective actions, proper control measures are identified, and roles and responsibilities are assigned.
• Act as advisor / chair on various EHS related committees regarding projects, tasks, and operations.
• Assist with the design and development of facilities, work areas, and work procedures to ensure EHS requirements and recommendations are implemented.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with all federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Serve as the ISO14001 EMS management representative.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation claims regarding treatment, progressions toward wellness and return-to-work programs.
• Review EHS metrics and provide guidance and recommendations to the operation on activities and strategies to improve performance.

REQUIREMENTS