EHS Manager

Allegion • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EHS Manager) The Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EHS Manager) is responsible for driving all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) activities the manufacturing facility as an individual contributor. The primary focus is to partner with management, frontline leaders, engage employees, lead EHS inspections, analyze and maintain EHS recordkeeping systems, conduct EHS training, perform EHS observations, lead safety teams, lead in incident investigations, and participate in other EHS program activities to ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, business, or manufacturing/engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in environmental health and safety in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
• This role is not a people leader role; the ability to influence without authority will be key.
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels in a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and use sound judgment.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Travel outside of assigned location is estimated at 5-10%
• Strong knowledge and experience with federal and local environmental, health, and safety agency regulations and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification or designation preferred (CSP, CIH, CHMM, or CEM).
• Application knowledge of International Building Code, FM Global, and NFPA standards and regulations is a plus.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 or OHSAS 18001 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tools in the work environment designed to reduce and eliminate risks and maintain compliance with EHS regulations.
• Actively participate in Gemba, MDI, and other business activities.
• Conduct EHS training for employees, visitors, and contractors; maintain records of attendance and training program content.
• Assist in creating and maintaining EHS programs and procedures, per regulations, Allegion requirements, or site needs.
• Coordinate and actively participate in safety team(s) and first responder meetings; assume leadership responsibilities during meetings and committee activities.
• Promote awareness activities and guidance to workers to prevent accidents and illnesses through continuous educational campaigns.
• Ensure prompt communication of incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions or hazards, and EHS concerns to all levels of management and shifts.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause determinations and assist in corrective and preventive action implementation.
• Perform risk assessments and data trend analyses; prioritize and complete risk reduction activities.
• Perform audits and inspections regularly of the workplace, ensuring compliance to regulatory standards, and Allegion and local policies.
• Track corrective action and preventive action findings to closure.
• Direct emergency response planning and response.  Provides necessary training to emergency response personnel.  Schedule and facilitate emergency response drills.
• Steer the review of new or modified processes, procedures, equipment, facilities and chemical or physical agents; identify and control potential hazards to employees, the community and/or the potential hazards to employees, the community and/or the environment.
• Assist in the development of recommendations necessary to reduce risk to acceptable levels.
• Interact with other Allegion EHS teams; engage in EHS calls and meetings, EHS Kaizens, such as events focused on ergonomic risk reduction, JSAs, machine guarding, LOTO, ASI module deployment, and other similar activities.
• Prepare and review specifications and orders for the purchase of EHS equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to EHS standards.
• Lead and support other EHS projects and initiatives as needed.
• Keep abreast of pertinent changes and developments within the field of environmental health and safety.
• Ensure and maintain professional development and exchange via attendance at meetings, conferences and courses.
• Perform other related duties as required in a timely manner to meet all established deadlines with a high level of attention to detail.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees