Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Flex-N-Gate•Chicago, IL

117d

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager develops, implements, and maintains all Environmental, Health and Safety programs for the facility to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment, personally or through direct reports. The role is responsible for environmental compliance, training, inspections, testing, recordkeeping, reporting, regulatory knowledge, and continual improvement of environmental management systems. It also provides guidance to management and employees and directs or supports environmental personnel and teams.

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 stormwater 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 independently and prioritize work.
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.

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, and provide 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, where 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 effective environmental programs and procedures.
Design environmental management standards that conform to industry standards and applicable regulations.
Develop and implement 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.
Recommend improvements to tracking and reporting procedures.
Lead or participate on teams with environmental, technical, management, and other team members.
Periodically lead special task forces or teams.
Provide direction and 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.