EHS Manager

Spectrum Brands•Milwaukee, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental, Health and Safety Manager manages environmental, health, safety, security, and workers’ compensation issues for United Industries’ Home & Garden Division at the Vinita Park manufacturing facility. The role helps provide a safe and healthy workplace while ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The position is based onsite in the St. Louis, Missouri area and works approximately 50% in an office and 50% in manufacturing facilities. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. The manager leads facility EHS and sustainability initiatives, oversees safety performance and reporting, maintains regulatory compliance, develops policies and procedures, and coordinates employee and manager training. The role also leads or supports regulatory interactions, audits, emergency planning, OSHA Process Safety Management and EPA Risk Management Program activities, required environmental reporting, and workers’ compensation investigations and return-to-work planning. The position is eligible for an annual merit increase, incentive compensation, or a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in an EHS role, with demonstrated knowledge of applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Experience in a manufacturing facility.
Strong analytical skills to determine root cause, resolve operational failures, and establish corrective and preventative actions.
Ability to analyze, plan, and manage toward goal attainment.
Ability to coordinate the design, development, and implementation of quality solutions to problems.
Ability to work independently and facilitate work teams.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with site leadership.
Demonstrated ability to provide hands-on training and coaching.
Demonstrated success managing systems and processes.
Demonstrated leadership, presentation, and training skills.
Strong organization and planning abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PC skills, including spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.
Ability to complete a hands-on mechanical machine operational test and a written test.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and rarely lifting or moving up to 75 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent field of study.
Experience with Process Safety Management and Risk Management Planning.

Responsibilities

Lead facility environmental, health, safety, and sustainability initiatives in alignment with local, group, and corporate objectives.
Manage safety performance and reporting through electronic EHS Safety Management Systems.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations; represent or support the company in regulatory interactions.
Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Design, coordinate, and deliver training for managers and employees on safety and environmental topics, including fire prevention, lockout/tagout, hazardous waste handling, spill prevention and control, chemical hygiene and safety, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and hazard communication.
Serve as a key leader on the plant Safety Committee and facilitate safety initiatives, campaigns, and communications.
Oversee site emergency action planning, collaborate with local Police and Fire Departments, and coordinate emergency drills.
Ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management and EPA Risk Management Program standards, including scheduling Process Hazard Analyses, submitting Risk Management Plans, and training affected personnel.
Conduct EHS audits, communicate findings to site and corporate leadership, and drive corrective actions with employees.
Prepare, submit, and maintain required environmental reports for federal, state, and local agencies.
Compile, analyze, and submit safety and accident statistics to internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies as required.
Support the workers’ compensation program through incident data, investigations, corrective-action recommendations, and return-to-work or modified-duty plans.
Promote Spectrum Brands’ values of Trust, Accountability, and Collaboration to support service excellence, organizational goals, and fiscal responsibility.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.