EHS Manager, Medium Plant

Trane Technologies plc • Grand Rapids, MI

53d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Trane TechnologiesTM  and through our businesses including Trane and Thermo King, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. This position will provide leadership to Trane employees, manage EHS and Facility maintenance activities, programs, incident prevention activities at this location, and ensure compliance with Trane Technologies, local, state, and national requirements. The position will also be responsible for developing and implementing safety programs, policies, training, procedures and guiding the maintenance department in maintaining plant equipment in order to meet short and long term production requirements, driving continuous improvement in maintenance operations, and attaining world class maintenance metrics. These objectives must be accomplished with maximum efficiency, customer support, and minimum cost. The position will promote a strong safety culture and maintenance of a healthy work environment. Manages site in activities to achieve EHS goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; 7+ years of EHS experience required in lieu of Bachelor's degree. High school diploma or equivalent required
• 5+ years of experience with an emphasis in environmental, health and safety management in an industrial and service environment.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, engage and influence others.
• Track record of effective data analysis capability.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and promote zero incident culture and employee engagement throughout the business.
• Implement Behavioral Based Safety.
• Uses established EHS data processes to manage and report data such as injuries and illnesses, environmental metrics, risk assessments, EHS action items and other pertinent information. Analyze safety data to lead and coordinate the safety effort for continual improvement.
• Ensure audits are completed on a regular basis of the office areas, warehouse, and production areas to detect existing or potential risks and hazards. Ensure the recommended corrective or preventative measures are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure contractors and subcontractors have implemented an effective safety process by conducting pre-qualifications and by visiting/auditing work in progress on a regular basis.
• Implement applicable EHS policies and procedures to be followed in compliance with Trane Technologies, local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Participate on corporate teams as needed to assist in the development of safety policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain facility specific management plans for hazardous waste and non-hazardous materials. Audit treatment, storage, disposal and recycling facilities that handle, process and dispose all operational wastes.
• Organize and manage teams to identify and implement safety improvements, waste reductions and resource conservation.
• Drive incident and near miss reporting. Perform root cause analysis on incidents and injuries to determine specific actions needed to prevent their reoccurrence.
• Evaluate non-standard tasks to uncover risks and identify corrective actions.
• Coach/mentor employees on safe work practices, hazard identification and risk management.
• Prepare technical EHS regulatory reporting.
• Oversee workers' compensation program administration, including working with all parties to aggressively manage and support transitional duty and return to work programs.
• Develop and implement programs for pollution prevention/sustainability.
• Complete risk assessments and recommend control measures for all potential areas of concern.
• Manage EHS staff including Environmental, Health & Safety Technician.
• Manage the safety data sheet and new chemical request process.
• Oversee the facility emergency response team to ensure appropriate training in emergency response, spill response, disaster preparedness and crisis management. Ensure drills and equipment is in a ready state and effective communication of responsibilities to personnel.
• Serve as the primary EHS contact for facility EHS emergencies.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees