Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Flex N Gate•Fowlerville, MI

14h

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager develops, implements, and maintains environmental, health, and safety programs for the facility to help ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. The role may perform these duties personally or through direct reports. It oversees environmental compliance, training, inspections, testing, records, and regulatory reporting, while advising management and employees and promoting continuous improvement of environmental management systems.

Requirements

University 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, 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 compliance with the company environmental management program by employees and subcontractors.
Coordinate facility emergency response teams across all shifts.
Research, plan, organize, and conduct environmental regulatory compliance training for supervisors and field employees.
Coordinate environmental compliance personnel across divisions and departments, as appropriate.
Plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate departmental environmental management programs.
Manage environmental testing, recordkeeping, and submission of reports to local, state or provincial, and federal regulators.
Advise and counsel management and employee groups on 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 other departments.
Research environmental management information and recommend methods and equipment to minimize workplace hazards.
Advise on improvements to tracking and reporting procedures.
Lead or participate in teams involving environmental, technical, management, and other team members.
Periodically lead 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.