Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Flex N Gate•Ionia, MI

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager develops implements and maintains all Environmental, Health and Safety programs for the facility to ensure h safe, healthy and accident-free work environment by performing personally or through direct reports. Core Competencies AnalyticalAccountability and DependabilityCoaching and MentoringCommunication Creative and Innovative ThinkingCustomer FocusDecision Making and JudgementDevelopment and Continual LearningEnergy and Stress ManagementEnforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations Ethics and IntegrityPlanning and OrganizingProblem SolvingResearch and Analysis Team WorkTime Management

Requirements

University Bachelor’s Degree in environmental management, health & safety or related field
Five years environmental management work experience in a manufacturing environment
Maintain current waste water and storm water certifications
Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations, compliance and reporting
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office
Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize
Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail
Strong analytical ability
Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
Troubleshooting ability is required
Strong decision making and problem solving skills
Proven good presentation skills
Ability to manage & prioritize multiple projects
Detail orientated

Responsibilities

Responsible for environmental management training, job site inspections and reporting
Acts as Environmental Management Representative (EMR) with issues relating to ISO 14001 elements
Perform job site environmental compliance inspections including hazard communication, chemical labeling, waste management, spill prevention and storm water pollution prevention through written reports and recommendations
Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company environmental management program by all Flex-N-Gate employees and subcontractors
Coordinates emergency response teams on all shifts at facility
Research, plan, organize and conduct training programs/seminars for Flex-N-Gate supervisors and field employees, with regard to environmental regulatory compliance.
Coordinate the activities of other environmental compliance personnel within one or more divisions and departments, if appropriate
Plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate departmental environmental management programs
Handles all environmental testing, recordkeeping and submission of reports to local, state or provincial and federal regulators
Provide advice and counsel to management and other employee groups in the application of effective environmental programs and procedures
Design environmental management standards to conform to industry standards and federal, state or provincial and local regulations
Develop and implement complex environmental programs by inspecting or reviewing areas, equipment, processes, and work activities with a focus on continuous improvement of Environmental Management Systems
Coordinate inspections, investigations, and environmental management activities with departments
Research environmental management information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the work place
Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures
Lead and/or participate on teams with environmental, technical, management, and other team members
Periodically act as a team leader to special task forces or teams
Provides direction and/or guidance to less experienced environmental personnel, supervises direct or indirect associates in the department
Maintain up-to-date environmental regulatory knowledge and stay current with industry trends and best practices