EHS Manager

RealTruck, Inc.•Forney, TX

17d

About The Position

The Manager of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is responsible for strategic planning, direction, and oversight of environmental and safety functions at brand locations to support a safe, environmentally responsible work environment in compliance with regulations. The role develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates policies, procedures, compliance programs, and training, and integrates environmental health and safety into all functional areas. The position oversees regulatory compliance, hazardous materials and process or facility changes, permitting, regulated-substance inventories, sampling, testing, audits, reporting, and recordkeeping. It investigates incidents and violations, determines root causes, develops corrective and mitigation plans, leads the safety committee, and advises management on compliance status, costs, and technical improvements. The role also manages hazardous waste programs, OSHA 300 logs, workers’ compensation and applicable programs, and required EH&S training. It works closely with operations, human resources, EH&S specialists, consultants, engineers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field and/or relevant work experience.
At least 5 years of experience in environmental and safety compliance.
Current knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations and trends.
Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism when working with employees, management, vendors, legal counsel, consultants, and government agencies.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Establish and monitor a comprehensive environmental and safety program, including policies, procedures, departmental goals, objectives, and systems.
Ensure company compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
Develop short- and long-range plans for continuous improvement of environmental and safety efforts, including improving safety, reducing injuries and accidents, and improving processes, materials, and the work environment.
Oversee and approve or restrict hazardous materials, process changes, facility changes, and permitting to ensure compliance.
Develop and maintain an inventory of regulated substances and applicable threshold quantities at facilities.
Investigate accidents, violations, work-related incidents, injuries, and illnesses; determine root causes and implement corrective or mitigation plans.
Conduct or oversee required sampling, testing, and audits.
Complete and file applicable regulatory reports and maintain required records in an organized manner.
Oversee required environmental and safety training.
Integrate environmental, health, and safety into operations and coordinate with personnel across departments to achieve and maintain compliance.
Maintain confidentiality.
Coordinate EH&S needs with analysts, hygienists, consultants, engineers, and suppliers.
Assist in developing EH&S countermeasures to improve safety objectives.
Advise management on compliance status, costs, and technical improvements needed to achieve compliance.
Lead the safety committee and coordinate activities, recommendations, and accountability for identified issues.
Maintain EH&S tracking reports and provide statistical analysis as required; ensure environmental reports are accurate and submitted on time.
Manage OSHA 300 logs.
Administer workers’ compensation and applicable programs in accordance with company and state guidelines.
Participate in and support Human Resources initiatives.
Maintain required records for applicable EH&S programs.
Maintain a safe, clean work environment and correct unsafe conditions or behaviors.
Develop, implement, and manage hazardous waste programs under RCRA, SARA, and DOT requirements for waste streams, including air, wastewater, and solid or hazardous waste.