EHS Manager

Georg Fischer•Irvine, CA

38d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The EHS Manager is responsible for ensuring the Environmental, Health, Safety and Security program is managed in alignment with ISO 9001, 45001 and ISO 14001 management system standards in two locations: Irvine, CA and Irwindale, CA.

Requirements

Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DHS and State of Arkansas, California and Pennsylvania regulations.
Excellent communication skills with all levels within the organization.
Proficient in Microsoft software package.
High-energy individual who is goal-oriented and results-driven
Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Proven self-starter; takes the initiative to identify and drive change.
Ability to plan time, manage deadlines, and multi-task.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Excellent leadership skills.
Reliable, flexible and self-motivated.
Strong and analytical skills.
High School Diploma required.
Previous people management experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge using SAP a plus.
Bachelors of Science Degree in Safety, Environmental, Natural Sciences or other related education degree preferred.
Five plus (5+) years' manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience implementing and maintaining an ISO 14001 environmental management system.
Experience implementing and maintaining an ISO 45001 occupational, health and safety management system.
Experience implementing and maintaining an ISO 50001 energy management system.
RCRA Hazardous Waste Certification preferred.
DOT Hazardous Materials Certification preferred
Certified OSHA Trainer is a plus
Emergency Medical Technician is a plus

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains site-specific EHS programs, policies, procedures and training modules to meet regulatory, business unit, division and corporate requirements.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of federal, state and local environmental, health, safety and security regulations.
Monitors and implements programs to meet the GF Corporate Strategy, which includes the GF Sustainability Framework.
Completes EHS audits in accordance with facility schedules and ensures appropriate corrective actions are developed and implemented in a timely manner.
Implements environmental, health and safety education and training to support regulatory and business requirements.
Supports environmental, health and safety programs and training to ensure that safe operations and working conditions exist.
Maintains regulatory required reporting (permitting fees, SARA 311-312-313 and TIER II reports, OSHA log, Air Quality).
Maintains environmental management system - ISO 14001, health and safety management system - ISO 45001 and energy management system - ISO 50001.
Complies with the ISO 9001 quality management system.
Leads facility-wide recycling and waste disposal programs.
Manages site environmental health and safety teams/committees, including the Emergency Response Team, i.e. medical, chemical spill and/or specialized EHS teams, i.e. ergonomics.
Conducts trends analysis and reporting of results against key EHS metrics, including facility risk assessments.
Coordinates the accumulation of Hazardous and Non-hazardous waste for off-site disposal in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Supports and maintain departmental risk reduction activities.
Develops environmental, health, safety and security communications (i.e. postings, employee meeting notices, minutes and safety awareness).
Coordinates Environmental related matters associated with site operations including air, water, waste and chemical/materials managements issues, to include Safety Data Sheets and hazardous/non-hazardous materials and waste storage, identification, and manifesting for proper disposal.
Investigates accidents and near misses making sure root-cause analysis, containment and corrective actions are completed.
Manages and follow-up on all workers' compensation claims.
Prepares mandatory safety alerts for near misses and work related injuries, as well as environmental alerts for environmental incidents.
Acts as the Site EHS representative with company associates, customers, vendors, contractors, government officials and the public in all areas of environmental, health and safety.
Audits comp compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems, including "non-benefit" insurance policies such as Property Insurance, Liability Insurance, EPL, etc.
Other duties as assigned.