Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

Veritas Steel LLC•Eau Claire, WI

15h

About The Position

Veritas Steel is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Leader for our growing steel fabrication manufacturing business. The position reports to the COO and will be responsible for the development, implementation and performance of safety programs, metrics and all related training. The successful candidate will be able to partner with managers in the business at all levels, to not only support but be drive the overall business improvements. This position will support the Eau Claire and Wausau facilities so travel is involved.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of progressive safety experience
Familiarity with basic medical terminology
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate successfully with multiple levels within an organization
A working background in collaborative and accountable team environments
Experience in Workers Compensation Insurance issues
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in a technical or safety related field

Nice To Haves

Preferred Qualifications: CSP, ASP, CIH

Responsibilities

Develop safety policies/procedures, benchmarks safety programs and techniques to enhance the workplace safety and sustain programs to support compliance, injury reduction and prevention with the clear mandate to drive change that leads to a Zero Incident Culture
Perform workplace assessments, identify hazardous conditions including routine safety inspections and take corrective actions to drive closure from findings
Assist HR in investigating and preparing reports for all workers' compensation cases
Assist with and monitor assignment of restricted work as required
Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations surrounding environmental and safety issues
Assist in the investigation of workplace accidents and perform root cause analysis; recommend/take corrective action and complete all logs and required reports
Maintain and publish metrics designed to update management/employee awareness and measure progress
Maintain working knowledge of federal, state and local health and safety regulations and ensure compliance with regulations that apply to facility
Demonstrate experience in safety process improvement and statutory requirements
Ability to interpret and apply OSHA regulations on a practical basis
Ensure compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization
Serve as contact with all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies
Keep company required EPA records
Administer and maintain State required safety and health programs
Maintain OSHA required records on accidents and maintenance
Chair the Site Safety Committee and conduct continuous improvement safety training for the members
Ensure supervision and employees fully understand their EH&S responsibilities and participate with them to identify problems and achieve resolution
Plan and implement effective safety programs for all levels of employees that address work site safety practices, correct handling of equipment and material to ensure workplace conditions comply with federal and state occupational safety and health provisions and protect the workforce
Ensure and monitor first aid/CPR training for identified site first responders
Execute emergency evacuation plan to include conducting quarterly drills for evacuation and severe weather scenarios
Provide annual new and refresher training for certified/licensed powered industrial equipment operators
Ensure proper PPE is provided and used as required
Monitor scrap and recycling program to include all production materials as well as ancillary materials such as cardboard, fluorescent lamps, batteries and obsolete equipment, etc.
Assist, as needed, with any special requests from operations such as working with contractors, preparing purchase orders, etc.
Drive Near Miss process and ensure Safety Committee actions and communications the responses to Near Misses
Schedule and participate in any relevant Accreditation preparation and certification reviews including 3rd party audits
Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hazardous materials used in the workplace
Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs
Administer and maintain company policies