Environmental Health and Safety Manager-Eugene Airport Road

Default•Eugene, OR

About The Position

Develops, plans, and implements environmental, health, and safety programs for the Company, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The role develops illness and injury prevention, building safety, and chemical safety policies and procedures, and oversees safety training and facility inspections to support regulatory compliance. The Manager inspects facilities for safety, health, and environmental risks; creates inspection policies, procedures, and schedules; develops health and safety procedures; prepares and schedules training; and monitors compliance. The position maintains company safety and environmental manuals, records, reports, and chemical inventories; identifies and addresses hazards; supports facility and work-area design; investigates work-related accidents; and serves as a contact for regulatory agencies and insurance representatives. The role also oversees the Safety Committee and Safety Steering Committee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in a managerial or technical position in a manufacturing environment with knowledge and proficiency in EH&S programs preferred, or a combination of experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of medical information.
Ability to work well with others, exercise sound judgment, solve problems, work independently, manage workload effectively, and perform well under pressure.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; resourceful, well-organized, meticulous, and accurate.
Ability to operate general office equipment, including a telephone, computer, calculator, photocopier, and fax machine.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree desirable.
Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect facilities to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
Develop and implement inspection policies and procedures and routine inspection schedules.
Develop health and safety procedures for all areas of the company.
Prepare and schedule training on emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics.
Monitor compliance with safety procedures.
Design and maintain company policies in accordance with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations; track regulatory changes and implement policies accordingly.
Prepare, maintain, and update company safety and environmental policy and procedure manuals.
Provide initial and refresher employee training on company policies, procedures, regulations, safety, health, and hazard protection.
Prepare and maintain records according to applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental guidelines.
Complete and file environmental reports and chemical inventory requests, and submit required fees on time.
Identify chemical hazards and hazardous workplace conditions; maintain chemical inventories and Material Safety Data Sheets; and eliminate, contain, minimize, or coordinate removal of hazards.
Participate in the design and development of facilities, work areas, and work procedures, making environmental, health, and safety recommendations.
Serve as a contact for environmental, health, and safety regulatory bodies and property and workers’ compensation insurance representatives.
Investigate work-related injuries and illnesses, accurately record details, and implement corrective actions.
Maintain employee safety and environmental training records and ensure OSHA compliance.
Participate in facility inspections conducted by government agencies and insurance carriers.
Prepare and distribute reports and forms, review inspection reports, and take corrective action on identified hazards.
Provide assistance or perform other duties as assigned.
Oversee the Safety Committee and Safety Steering Committee.