Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Anchor Glass Container • Elmira, NY

5h • $95,000 - $118,000

About The Position

The facility EHS Manager will provide leadership and expertise to drive best in class performance in the Environmental, Health and Safety performance of AGCC. The successful candidate will partner with facility leadership to establish a strategy and advance a culture of safety and environmental excellence throughout the facility. The EHS Manager will support planning and implementation of safety, health and environmental programs to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment for every employee and sub-contractor. The role will also provide technical and compliance expertise, support the operations of safety for the manufacturing facility, and ensure proper reporting practices of all claims.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Safety/Environmental Engineering/Sciences, or other related field of study is preferred.
• Five years’ experience leading EHS programs within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT and state/local regulatory standards and programs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong self-motivation skills.
• Proven experience in positively influencing employees at all levels.
• Passion and drive for safety leadership and elimination of incidents and accidents.
• Analytical ability and process improvement knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

Nice To Haves

• CSP, CIH, CHMM, REM or similar accreditation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assuring environmental compliance at manufacturing and support facilities with additional responsibility for the safety and health compliance of employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Manage environmental processes and reporting within facility o Waste management and minimization in accordance with RCRA and TSCA o Surface and groundwater management compliant with the Clean Water Act o Air emissions within permitted standards under the Clean Air Act o Evaluates impact of regulations and standards on site operations o Coordinates routine testing and monitoring as required o Identifies need for outside support, develop scope of work and contracts o Spill and event contingency planning o Assures all related files, permits and information is on file and available for inspection
• Manage safety and accident prevention programs o Safety programs in accordance with OSHA regulations o Develops written accident prevention and safety programs and policies o Develops site safety training plan, conducts training o Coordinates routine testing and monitoring of employees o Assist facility management in investigation and analysis of incidents, root cause and corrective actions o Leads or assists in plant good housekeeping initiatives o Inputs incident and other relevant information into Velocity EHS
• Monitors program compliance and conducts audits for environmental, health and safety
• Other duties as may be assigned

What This Job Offers

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