EHS Manager

Industrial Electric Manufacturing•Fremont, CA

About The Position

IEM (Industrial Electric Manufacturing, Inc.) in Fremont, Ca is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. IEM has delivered customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries in North America for over half a century. This position offers an exciting opportunity within an innovative, employee-oriented company offering a competitive salary with excellent benefits. The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive risk management program that strives to go beyond regulatory compliance. This role will ensure that IEM follows all applicable federal, state and local regulations, including but not limited to occupational safety and health, waste management, environmental regulatory compliance, workers compensation, chemical control and industrial hygiene. The EHS Manager also contributes to efforts that build a strong safety culture and ensure proactive measures to continuously improve IEM’s EHS program. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently and is comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position requires a high level of interaction with all functions throughout the organization, including both verbal and written communication.

Requirements

Able to interpret regulations and implement requirements in the work environment
Knowledge and broad technical background with federal and state regulations (OSHA, RCRA, DOT, DEC)
Ability to analyze information, develop and deliver training programs, adapts policies, create reporting and proven progressive experience to offer recommendations for continuous improvement
Proven skill set with a variety of computer and software programs including: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and others
Capability to present information effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders while responding to questions from groups of managers, employees and the leadership team
Proven leadership, teamwork and flexibility to manage changes in projects and priorities
Ability to write reports and procedural manuals
Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
Excellent follow-through
Bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial engineering or related field of study preferred
Minimum of five (5-10) years of relevant experience in EHS compliance within a manufacturing environment or other industrial setting
Experience leading a team of direct reports

Nice To Haves

Professional EHS certifications including Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other related safety certifications are preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as primary technical resource for employee questions and concerns involving Environmental Health and Safety issues
Lead the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs
Develop, plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and national regulations including those governed by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and the corporate EHS strategy
Maintain EHS documentation including OSHA logs, policies, forms, chemical inventory, training records, inspection records and facility Safety Reviews
Develop and deliver effective Environment Health and Safety training programs for covered facilities
Lead and participate in the Safety Team meetings, including development, recruitment, and implementation of team meetings and activities
Support facility recycling and waste management program
Keep current the safety data sheet (SDS) management system
Perform safety inspections and surveys; prepare reports of findings and make recommendations on preventative measures where necessary
Set tone for a positive, learning Safety culture through a robust Injury and Illness prevention program, observations, concern reporting and leading Safety indicators
Conduct post-incident investigations, prepare reports identifying possible incident causes and hazards; present recommendations for solutions to these hazards in the future
Serve as backup for Facilities Management in routine and emergency response situations
Support sustainability/corporate social responsibility efforts across the organization
Advise leadership team on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions
Perform other duties as assigned