Director, EHS

Blue Bird Corporation • Fort Valley, GA

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About The Position

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world - 25 million children twice a day - making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com. JOB SUMMARY Serve as the Strategic EHS Leader for Blue Bird and leads EHS activities and team members in multiple locations (Georgia & Ohio) with the largest focus being on efforts and implementation towards ISO 45001 certification. Act as a key leader among the Blue Bird Operations team.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree required (Occupational Safety, Health, Environment or Compliance, preferred. Other Bachelor's of Science majors accepted with combination of relevant certifications.)
• Minimum of 10 years of operations, manufacturing and/or industrial business experience
• Minimum of 10 years of regulatory compliance, environmental, health, and occupational safety experience and a strong track record of improving safety performance
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment leading safety and compliance

Nice To Haves

• ISO 45001 experience, internal auditor experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct the Environmental Health, Safety and Security compliance operations and staff to ensure that EHS vision, goals and strategies are effectively developed, communicated and executed throughout all areas of Blue Bird
• Continue implementation of company-safety health and environmental programs and manuals, along with function-specific safety programs and manual development, including safety audits, ergonomic, workers compensation, emergency response and subcontractor management
• Achieve ISO 45001 certification by end of 2026 as per EHS roadmap
• Plan, implement, and oversee programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths and regulatory risk. Monitor and audit facilities to detect existing or potential accident, compliance risks, and health hazards
• Coordinate business, safety and compliance programs, training, licensing and initiatives to include but not limited to: OSHA, EPA, DHS, DOT, and Blue Bird requirements
• Direct accident and incident investigations and documentation, insurance reporting and coordination of post-accident /incident drug and alcohol screenings. Track leading indicators and industry trends and implement corrective and preventive programs and actions
• Manage, mentor, train, provide performance feedback and assign duties to direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 14 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• 401k with match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree