Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Decorah, IA

6d • $86,000 - $138,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager is an onsite member of the Decorah Leadership team responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health, and safety programs at the plant. The role supports compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits, and company policies; investigates accidents; coordinates audits and training; and advises plant management on EH&S matters. It serves as the primary link between the plant and Corporate EH&S and engages with regulatory agencies on inspections, permit renewals, and other issues. The position also supports purchasing and risk management, employee health and safety processes, and environmental reporting to government authorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent prior work experience in an EH&S role.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience with ISO 14001.
• Excellent communication skills and a self-motivated approach.
• Intermediate ability using Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to create and implement EH&S programs and activities.
• Investigate accidents to reduce liability and losses and develop measures to prevent recurrence of accidents and injuries.
• Maintain EPA hazardous-waste records and arrange or conduct wastewater and air-emissions sampling and other plant field activities.
• Identify, track, and resolve plant EH&S compliance issues; report status to the company EH&S Director for inclusion in the Risk Management Issues Tracking Program.
• Ensure plant employees receive required training and that required written programs are documented and maintained.
• Prepare permit applications, ensure compliance with permit limits, and maintain required permit records.
• Implement EH&S programs under company policies, procedures, and plant requirements, and maintain contingency plans for events such as fires, spills, and tornadoes.
• Respond to questions about EH&S policies, procedures, and programs; organize and facilitate EH&S audits and ensure routine audits occur.
• Provide technical EH&S consultation to the plant on topics including chemical fate, waste management, industrial hygiene, safety, air pollution control, wastewater treatment, noise sampling, and air-quality sampling.
• Serve as the main contact between the plant and Corporate EH&S on key issues and during discussions or negotiations with regulatory agencies, including inspections and permit renewals.
• Support purchasing by selecting contracted hazardous-waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities, analytical laboratories, and engineering consultants, and reviewing environmental consulting proposals.
• Implement state-required environmental, safety, and health programs, including ergonomics, hearing conservation, and first-responder programs.
• Conduct EH&S training and orientation; maintain workplace Safety Data Sheets and OSHA-required accident records.
• Work with the workers’ compensation third-party administrator to resolve cases; coordinate required or policy-mandated employee medical and health evaluations.
• Coordinate resolution of loss-control recommendations with plant management and the company EH&S Director.
• Complete EPA Community Right-to-Know SARA Section 313 Form R Toxic Release reports; collect data and prepare and submit reports to federal, state, and local authorities.
• Report Toxic Substances Control Act allegations to corporate EH&S and local company leadership as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Well-being programs and benefits
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and partner programs
• Learning and development resources, including a digital learning portal, Lean Academy, and online university

What This Job Offers

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