EHS Manager

Sika AG • Marion, OH

83d • Onsite

About The Position

Sika is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives at their site. This role involves coaching the leadership team on safety culture, managing EHS training, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with various regulations and company standards. The EHS Manager will also be responsible for incident investigations, environmental management (air permits, stormwater, waste), and maintaining the ISO 14000 program. This position plays a crucial role in integrating corporate EHS programs into daily operations and supporting local warehouse operations.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health science, or similar degree.
• 5-10 years professional experience in occupational safety, environmental, or similar role(s).
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and influence skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Knowledge of the following areas: EPA (Environmental) OSHA (Occupational Safety), EPA RMP (Risk Management Plan) and similar regulations and reporting.
• Experience fostering a world class safety culture (E.g., Bradley Curve).
• Self-motivated, self-starter.

Nice To Haves

• Chemical or similar manufacturing backgrounds preferred.
• CSP or CIH and/or MS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site in areas of Environmental, Health & Safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene and Emergency Response.
• Coach leadership team on safe behaviors, conditions, and approaches for improved safety culture.
• Lead and manage all aspects of EHS training.
• Lead site for key Risk Assessments such as HIRA, JHA/JSA, and Safe Work Permitting.
• Participate in Gemba / Safety walks focusing on behaviors and conditions.
• Ensure proper utilization of company EHS systems such as Sphera, HSI SDS Program, and Gensuite.
• Support site engineering for compliance with company Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP).
• Lead and manage incident/accident investigation processes for near misses and all injuries.
• Participate in the development of annual Sika Safe Program.
• Facilitate New Hire EHS Orientation for temporary and full-time employees.
• Participate in the site Behavior Based Safety program.
• Participate in local LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Commission).
• Lead assist in Root Cause Analysis for incidents / near misses.
• Integrate all Corporate and Regional Environmental, Health & Safety programs into daily operations.
• Participate and assist in managing Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Submit State and Federal EH&S reports (TRI, Tier II, etc.).
• Manage all aspects of Environmental including Air Permits, Stormwater, and Waste.
• Maintain ISO 14000 program.
• Assist in implementation of Corporate EHS Standards and Procedures.
• Assist Human Resources regarding workers compensation case details from injury reports and follow-up analysis needed once employee returns to work.
• Support local warehouse operations.

Benefits

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree