EHS Manager

CAF Group•Elmira, NY

11d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

CAF is an international market leader for the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for integrated transport systems at the forefront of technology that provides high value added sustainable mobility for its customers. We are proud to be recognized for our versatility, flexibility and for our capacity to constantly adapt and innovate. CAF USA is located in Elmira Heights, New York which is part of the Southern Finger Lakes areas. The area is ideally situated for those who want to be in proximity to large metropolitan areas, but live a life made far richer by connecting to nature and community, making a difference in the lives of their neighbors and taking advantage of the opportunity to develop a fulfilling work life balance that ideally suits who they are. Overview The EHS Manager is responsible for ensuring the facility's full compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA, DEC, State Accreditations (New York), ISO 45001, and ISO 14001. The role involves leading efforts to continuously improve workplace safety, reduce work-related injuries and occupational illnesses, and minimize environmental impact. The EHS Manager will also be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive programs related to Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental issues. This includes conducting regular audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations, as well as coordinating and delivering relevant training sessions to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. Additionally, the EHS Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sustainability initiatives, maintain accurate documentation, and report on EHS performance metrics to senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, regulatory compliance, Human Resources, and training.
Strong leadership skills required.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Access skills desirable.
Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized.
Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated.
Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity.
Shall report all injuries/illnesses to their supervisor that occur at work, the day of the incident.
Shall report any unsafe conditions that are identified in their respective work area to their supervisor.
Shall comply with all CAF USA safety policies, procedures, and requirements that are communicated to them, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures.
Shall wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is communicated and supplied to them.
Shall keep their respective work area clean and orderly at all times.
Shall attend all CAF USA required training as soon as possible before the start of their assigned work.
Shall NOT operate any CAF USA equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts) until certified to do so.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree is preferred.
Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) are preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the facility's full compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA, DEC, State Accreditations (New York), ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
Leading efforts to continuously improve workplace safety, reduce work-related injuries and occupational illnesses, and minimize environmental impact.
Developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive programs related to Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental issues.
Conducting regular audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
Coordinating and delivering relevant training sessions to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive sustainability initiatives.
Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting on EHS performance metrics to senior leadership.
Translating corporate EHS requirements of external/internal auditing programs, environmental reporting requirements, safety initiatives, and training programs into management systems with site-specific goals.
Interfacing with regulatory and public sector EHS agencies and authorities, acting as the liaison between plant management and government agencies on regulatory matters.
Managing the site in achieving EHS targets & objectives to include ISO certifications.
Managing development, maintenance, and achievement of goals in support of corporate and business group EHS strategic initiatives.
Supporting the creation of EHS goals for the site and appropriate activity based goals for the leadership team, functional managers, and front-line supervisors to drive EHS culture, compliance, and results.
Acting as the technical expert (resource) having an understanding and working knowledge of relevant EHS corporate and regulatory requirements and issues as necessary.
Managing EHS priorities during facility restructuring projects/major process changes to verify that environmental permits and OSHA compliance are obtained at the facility prior to the installation or modification of equipment or process change.
Facilitating/Coordinating annual EHS audits to support compliance certification, providing oversight of audit corrective actions.
Assuring compliance to all OSHA/EPA/DEC regulatory standards which include but are not limited to industrial hygiene, fall protection, machine guarding, contractor safety and air permitting.
Managing storm water permits and air sampling protocols for permit compliance.
Managing the administration of employee safety and risk programs, and maintaining current insurance policies (including Workers Compensation and related programs).
Participating in administrative staff meetings and attending other meetings as necessary.