Environmental Health and Safety Manager
About The Position
Bongards' Creameries is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager at its facility in Humboldt, Tennessee. The role plans, implements, and coordinates the safety program to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries and manages compliance and reporting for federal, state, and local regulations covering air, water, and waste disposal. The manager develops and oversees employee safety training, maintains environmental and safety records and permits, coordinates inspections and workers’ compensation return-to-work activities, and manages wastewater, hazardous waste, and ammonia process-safety requirements. The role also conducts facility inspections, investigates incidents, prepares job-safety analyses and emergency plans, and collects water and wastewater samples for testing. Bongards describes a culture centered on producing safe, high-quality dairy products, continuous improvement, and opportunities for individual growth.
Requirements
- Water/Wastewater Operators license.
- Hazardous Waste Training Certification for VSQG.
- Knowledge of applicable OSHA and TNOSHA regulations.
- At least 2 years of related experience in wastewater and safety.
- Educational background in chemistry and biology.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Study and stay abreast of changes in local, state, and federal programs and regulations.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
Responsibilities
- Develop, conduct, and oversee safety awareness training for employees, including new-employee safety orientation.
- Implement safety and environmental policies and procedures to comply with corporate, state, and federal regulations.
- Conduct monthly facility safety and ergonomic inspections and follow up on recommended improvements.
- Prepare and coordinate emergency planning for fires, severe weather, hazardous-material spills, and other emergencies.
- Monitor and verify environmental permits and fees required by regulatory agencies.
- Maintain files and documentation and submit reports for required permits and programs, including Air Quality, Hazardous Waste, EPA, Workers Compensation, PSM/RMP, OSHA, TNOSHA, and TDEC-USEPA POTW Compliance.
- Coordinate workers’ compensation activities and return-to-work arrangements with the employee, supervisor, and Human Resources.
- Coordinate activities related to OSHA, TNOSHA, and insurance-carrier inspections.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental laws, including accident prevention, and recommend improvements.
- Manage and train employees to meet state and federal PSM/RMP requirements for ammonia.
- Manage plant hazardous-waste storage and disposal, including labeling, marking, inspections, and arranging off-site waste shipments.
- Lead investigations of accidents, injuries, and close calls, and cooperate in evidence collection or organizational hearings when necessary.
- Prepare job-safety analyses to identify hazards or potentially unsafe conditions.
- Coordinate monthly safety meetings and assist supervisors and managers with monthly reporting.
- Collect, test, and prepare wastewater and water samples for further testing by the facility laboratory and an independent outside laboratory.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
