Environmental Health & Safety Manager (EHS)

About Our Client

Our client is a premiere full-service contract manufacturer with true professional expertise and decades of experience producing a wide range of cutting-edge health, beauty and personal care products all developed and manufactured with the highest regard for quality, efficiency and safety.

They are committed to providing a safe workplace, and 100% compliance with all Health and Safety (HS) regulations. Each location is subject to numerous federal, state and local regulations including Process Safety Management and has permits and procedures that are required for compliance.

Job Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Author and implement practical, effective and compliant EHS programs for client.
• Identify, coordinate and implementation the use of best practices in the EHS field.
• Develop and deliver training on EHS compliance topics.
• Gather data and report on client's EHS key performance indicators.
• Remain current on new legislation, codes, technologies and developments in the EHS field.
• Reviews workers' compensation claims reports and consults with human resources to reduce such claims where possible.
• Represent company in discussions with regulatory agencies, government boards and industry organizations.
• Regularly travel between the two locations to evaluate safe work practices, build strong EHS culture, and deliver training.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace. Develop controls for identified hazards. Coordinate the implementation of controls from results of hazard analyses.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard control systems, policies and procedures, and recommend changes that capitalize on opportunities to eliminate work place accidents and injuries.
• Investigate accident and incident reports within 24 hours of occurrence. Analyze reports to identify causal factors and trends, prepare recommendations for corrective action to eliminate or minimize potential hazards, and communicate information to stakeholders.
• Conduct new employee EHS orientation.
• Maintain inventory of PPE and EHS supplies.
• Provide advice concerning compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

All employment offers are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Candidate must be a US citizen or have a current green card. No sponsorship is available.

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Chemical Engineering, is preferred.

Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus!

Our client offers a competitive benefit package for our full-time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, paid vacation and sick days, as well as 401k with a 10% company contribution!