Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Federal Signal Openings•Elmhurst, IL

15d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health and safety programs across all business locations in the United States. This role requires extensive knowledge and experience in managing various aspects of legislation and the workers' compensation process. The EHS Manager will ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive range of employee health and safety programs and services to meet the company's goals and legal obligations. Key functions include assessing, facilitating, and evaluating injury prevention, safety, occupational health, return to work programs, and consulting on safety policies.

Requirements

Excellent at creating high quality presentations/training using a variety of technologies.
Advanced written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to write policies and safe work procedures
Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Adaptability to adapt to changing safety regulations and company needs.
Demonstrated ability to train, coach, evaluate, and improve others
Motivated, energetic, goal-oriented, with positive outlook is critical
Strong time management and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong sense of professionalism and diplomacy
Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and other stakeholders
Undergraduate Degree with a specialization in Occupational Health & Safety, or another related field preferred
Must be Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certifications
Must have valid driver’s license with a clean driving abstract
Must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment background check
Valid passport or willingness to obtain
Minimum 5 years' experience with occupation health and safety management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Experience in research, analysis, interpretation and implementation of safety regulations, standards, and best practices as they pertain to operations
In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant federal, state, and local EHS laws.
Extensive experience in managing and navigating various state regulatory safety and workers’ compensation legislation
Experience in accident investigation and claims management, workplace inspection and job hazard analysis
Direct experience assessing training needs, creating training materials to fulfill those needs, and then delivering the training
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop effective safety programs.
Work in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation/regulations/safety policies
Report any known workplace hazard or safety violations
Cooperate with their workplace’s Safety Committee or health and safety representative
Use any safety equipment, protective devices or clothing required
Not remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the Company or by the regulations

Responsibilities

Safety Practices, Policies and Standards: develop, implement, evaluate, train and maintain safety policies, procedures and work practices, ensuring they are approved, implemented and standardized across each location.
Health and Safety Plans: Develop annual health and safety plans based on a comprehensive review of health and safety-related needs, including hazard assessments, data analysis, audits, changing legislation, and best practices as required by local state authorities.
Guidance and Support for Managers: Provide advice and guidance to managers and supervisors to return injured employees to productive work as soon as possible following an injury.
Training and Leadership: Provide necessary training, leadership, organization, and control to meet the company's TRIR goal and achieve zero accidents.
Employee Orientation: Conduct safety instruction during the orientation of new employees.
Compliance & Audit: Ensure OSHA compliance in all US locations and serve as the key contact for internal and external audits and conduct regular safety and environmental audits and inspections.
Continuous Improvement: Ensure OSHA compliance in all US locations and own the process of auditing, conducting accident investigations, risk assessments, providing feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Risk Management: Serve as the subject matter expert on safety and environmental matters, lead risk assessments, and execute risk management processes.
Record Documentation & Retention: Ensure documentation and retention of all health and safety-related records for prescribed time limits.
Communication and Reporting: Develop effective communication channels and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and EHS incidents to leadership and stakeholders.
Accident Investigations: Conduct accident investigations to determine causation, resolve open claims, and implement corrective actions.
Work Refusals: Ensure proper investigation of work refusals and implement necessary corrections to work processes
Claims Management: Liaise with state workers’ compensation laws and insurance providers on all claims, including managing appeals where appropriate.
Return to Work Programs: Manage return to work programs, collaborating with employees, supervisors, and workers compensation board to ensure employee safety and health, and ensure employees receive all entitled benefits.
Department Initiatives: Support and promote occupational health, wellness, and safety department initiatives.
Safety Committee: Ensure all locations have a functioning Safety Committee, provide guidance, information, and responses, and serve as a member on the local Safety Committee.
EHS Culture: Develop and execute plans to foster an EHS culture that aligns with the business culture.
Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as required.