Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Flex N Gate•Kentwood, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager develops, implements, and maintains all Environmental, Health and Safety programs for the facility to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment by performing personally or through direct reports. This role requires a strong understanding of environmental regulations, compliance, and reporting, as well as a thorough understanding of ISO 14001 standard requirements. The manager will be responsible for training, inspections, reporting, and coordinating emergency response teams. They will also manage the Health and Safety Program, ensuring a workplace free of recognized hazards and leading incident investigations. Additionally, this role involves managing worker's compensation claims, ergonomic evaluations, and ensuring all required training and certifications are up-to-date.

Requirements

University Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience 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
Thorough understanding of ISO 14001 standard requirements
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

Nice To Haves

CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation
Electrostatic Discharge
Global Harmonization
Personal Protective Equipment
ISO – 14001 Lead Auditor
Lock Out Tag Out
Hilo Operation
Crane Operation
Production Equipment Maintenance
Management of Ozone Depleting Substances
Contractor Management
Waste Water Management
Emergency Response Management
Solid & Hazardous Waste Construction Debris Management
Oil Filter Management
Scrap Metal Waste Management
Used Oil Management
Lead Acid Battery Management
Outside Material & Equip Storage
Mercury Containing Device Management
Used Shop Towels, Sleeves. Gloves & Oil absorbent Products
Tower/Chiller Chemical Usage
Gas Cylinder
Drum & Tote Management
Chemical Storage
HID, Fluorescent Tube and Ballast Disposal
Tritium Based Emergency lighting disposal
OSHA & State OSHA regulations
Train the Trainer
Storm Water Certification
MIOSHA – 10 hour
RCRA – Hazardous waste
Universal Waste
MDEQ reporting, SARA Title III Tier 2
Accident/Incident Investigation
First Aid/CPRI
ATF/ISO Related Training
Worker’s Compensation/Claim Management

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
Follows ISO 14001 requirements per standard
Maintain up-to-date environmental regulatory knowledge and stay current with industry trends and best practices
The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005
Responsible for OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements
Manage the Health and Safety Program by Providing a workplace free of recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm for all employees
Manage and ensure compliance including but not limited to HAZCOM, PPE, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, JHA’s, Ergonomics, Machine Guarding, Forklift, Confined Space, Material Handling, LOTO, BBP’s, First Responders.
Leading incident, injury investigations for root cause and corrective action
Manage worker’s compensation claims
Ergonomic Evaluations and Improvements through Humantech
Monthly Safety Talks- track and distribute, maintain records
Ensure PIV, LOTO, Aerial Work, Crane is up to date monthly.
Manage all Mastery Training and Certificates.
Maintain the EHS Training Matrix tracker and Training records file.
New and Modified Equipment general safety inspections