Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Flex-N-Gate•Fowlerville, MI

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager develops, implements, and maintains facility Environmental, Health and Safety programs to support a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. The role performs these responsibilities personally and through direct reports. It covers environmental compliance inspections, training, emergency response coordination, regulatory reporting, program development, and guidance to management and employees. The manager also provides direction to environmental personnel and supervises direct or indirect associates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, health and safety, or a related field.
Five years of environmental management work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Maintain current wastewater and storm water certifications.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations, compliance, and reporting.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
Highly motivated, service- and team-oriented approach with attention to detail.
Strong analytical ability.
Supervisory and interpersonal skills.
Troubleshooting ability.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Proven presentation skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Conduct environmental management training, job-site inspections, and reporting.
Perform environmental compliance inspections covering hazard communication, chemical labeling, waste management, spill prevention, and storm water pollution prevention; prepare written reports and recommendations.
Monitor adherence to the company environmental management program by employees and subcontractors.
Coordinate facility emergency response teams across all shifts.
Research, plan, organize, and conduct training programs and seminars for supervisors and field employees on environmental regulatory compliance.
Coordinate environmental compliance personnel across divisions and departments, as appropriate.
Plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate departmental environmental management programs.
Handle environmental testing, recordkeeping, and submission of reports to local, state or provincial, and federal regulators.
Advise and counsel management and employee groups on applying effective environmental programs and procedures.
Design environmental management standards that conform to industry standards and applicable 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 environmental inspections, investigations, and management activities with departments.
Research environmental management information to identify methods and equipment that minimize workplace hazards.
Advise on improvements to tracking and reporting procedures.
Lead or participate on teams with environmental, technical, management, and other team members.
Periodically serve as team leader for special task forces or teams.
Provide direction or guidance to less experienced environmental personnel and supervise direct or indirect associates in the department.
Maintain current knowledge of environmental regulations, industry trends, and best practices.