EHS Manager

TruGreen•Saint Charles, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides leadership, guidance and support to division and regional management to ensure consistent development, implementation and execution of integrated environmental health and safety (EH&S) strategies and cost-effective solutions. Conducts field audits, recommends preventative and corrective action.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, risk management or a related field required
5+ years of safety experience required to include 1-3 years of direct field experience with managing employee health, and safety
Valid, permanent driver’s license from state of residence.
Current liability auto insurance required.
Knowledge of federal and state environmental health and safety regulations
Knowledge of concepts, principles, practices, and strategies related to employee health and safety, transportation safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials, ergonomics and environmental health
Knowledge of loss prevention practices and techniques related to worker’s compensation, auto liability, and general liability claims
Business and financial acumen
Organizational, project and process management skills
Change management and conflict resolution skills
Attention to detail and analytical skills
Skill and ability to operate within a matrix organization and influence cross-functional teams
Ability to operate independently and collaboratively within a team
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel frequently, including overnight
Computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English is required.
MUST BE physically located in the United States while performing this job.

Nice To Haves

Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP), preferred

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, guidance and support to division and regional management regarding employee safety programs, regulatory compliance and employee health issues within assigned geographic division.
Ensures consistent development, implementation and execution of integrated strategies and cost-effective solutions in the areas of employee health and safety, transportation safety, ergonomics and environmental health for both facilities and vehicular operations.
Supports the division and regional management in activities related to the development of safety processes, risk assessments, start-up operations, etc.
Travels within division to conduct environmental health and safety field audits to assess, identify and focus on high-risk locations.
Analyzes trends and make recommendations to improve results of key performance indicators.
Provides effective guidance and technical support for business operations and branch safety committees.
Implements corporate EH&S strategies and ensures alignment of division and regional objectives.
Guides and directs operations management to address productivity and financial loss drivers of worker’s compensation, auto liability, and general liability claims.
Supports and assists the Safety Department with managing regulatory agencies regarding inspections, compliance issues, occurrences and employee safety complaints.