Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager: Collins Bus

Forest River Bus • South Hutchinson, KS

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About The Position

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager cultivates a healthy and accident-free workplace by promoting a culture of EHS excellence that embraces EHS and sustainability principles, leading industry practices, and governing regulations. The role models and influences employee awareness, engagement, and accountability, and develops, implements, and monitors EHS systems and initiatives to manage risk and drive continuous, sustainable improvement.

The manager develops programs, policies, procedures, training, communications, and performance metrics; ensures regulatory compliance; provides technical EHS guidance; and partners with employees and leaders to improve environmental protection and occupational health and safety. The role also coordinates waste management, EHS plans and preparedness activities, assessments, committees, and community or industry participation.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the application of EHS standards and regulations, including EPA, OSHA, and NFPA.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems, gather and analyze information and data, and apply strong problem-solving and reasoning skills in a team environment.
• Ability to manage conflict and emotionally charged situations, maintain confidentiality, listen actively, and embrace new ideas and change.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate persuasively and respond clearly and promptly to stakeholders.
• Effective writing skills and ability to analyze and present data and metrics to demonstrate business value and drive performance.
• Professional integrity, respect for others, relationship-building skills, and ability to uphold organizational values and commitments.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, complete administrative tasks accurately and promptly, support organizational goals and values, and respect diversity.
• Ability to make timely decisions using sound judgment and involve appropriate individuals in the decision-making process.
• Working knowledge of computer software and word processing programs, including spreadsheets, databases, and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, safety sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of EHS management experience.

Nice To Haves

• CSP, CHMM, or another related professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement and promote the corporate EHS Excellence system to increase employee awareness, engagement, and accountability and drive continuous improvement and business performance.
• Create strategies for programs, policies, and procedures addressing injury and illness prevention, risk management, compliance assurance, and environmental protection, using regulations, best practices, data analysis, and trend tracking.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and requirements, including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Develop and implement strategic training programs on EHS policies, procedures, and company standards.
• Develop and track EHS and sustainability metrics to analyze and trend EHS performance and program engagement.
• Provide technical EHS support, including incident investigations, ergonomic assessments, and interpretation of EHS regulations.
• Develop communications to educate employees and raise awareness of EHS policies and procedures and their relationship to the business and operations.
• Coach and mentor stakeholders to encourage participation and ownership in environmental, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and related regulatory and educational programs.
• Assess the physical environment and EHS programs and processes, identify gaps, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate waste management activities, including accumulation and storage, inspections, training, recordkeeping and reporting, shipping, and disposal with licensed vendors in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain EHS plans and associated activities, including response and pollution prevention teams, drills, and operational preparedness.
• Form, facilitate, and participate in EHS committees.
• Develop collaborative relationships with local leaders, supervisors, managers, directors, and senior leaders to promote a culture of EHS excellence.
• Represent the organization in community or industry EHS groups.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager