Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Flex N Gate•Kentwood, MI

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager develops implements and maintains all Environmental, Health and Safety programs for the facility to ensure safe, healthy and accident-free work environment by performing personally or through direct reports. Core Competencies Analytical Accountability and Dependability Coaching and Mentoring CommunicationCreative and Innovative Thinking Customer Focus Decision Making and Judgement Development and Continual Learning Energy and Stress Management Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations Ethics and Integrity Planning and Organizing Problem Solving Research and Analysis Team Work Time Management Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements 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 WasteConstruction 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/CPR IATF/ISO Related Training Worker’s Compensation/Claim Management

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

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