LEER - Manager, EHS

JB Poindexter & Co•Milton, PA

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The EH&S Manager is responsible for compliance with all Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Regulations in a manufacturing environment. This position will be accountable for managing the safety culture, environmental compliance, and training functions to ensure that facility meets the goals and milestones identified by the company. The EH&S Manager also is a member of the facility leadership team and is expected to collaborate with Operations Management, Human Resources, Supervisors, and all hourly Team Members. (on-site)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree – EHS related discipline or Engineering. (Science or EHS specific such as Chemistry, Safety Engineering, Industrial Safety, Environmental Engineering.)
Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressive EHS experience
Must have manufacturing experience; multi-site responsibility preferred
EHS departmental management with increasing responsibilities and career progression
Exceptional influencing and communication skills
Able to effectively provide guidance to the organization, and support the corporate strategies, goals, and objectives for safety leadership and environmental compliance
Approachable style with strong Emotional Intelligence capabilities
Able to effectively lead, build and collaborate on teams
Able to persuade, teach and coach effectively
Demonstrated strong safety culture change subject matter expertise and experience
Strong management skills with the ability to lead and complete projects with confidence
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of Team Members
Possess the vision to achieve a zero-index safety culture
Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint – required
Effective oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
The ability to collaborate with a multi-department team
Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree not required but favorable
ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or PE preferred but not required based upon experience.

Responsibilities

Actively participate on site leadership team in the areas of Operating Plans, Strategic Planning, Corporate EHS initiatives, internal auditing, management systems, compliance initiatives and governmental/regulatory reporting.
Lead EHS culture change within the facility
Manage Environmental Compliance Programs and provide direction for improvement of programs
Provide EHS technical support for projects within the plant; serves as the site EHS technical expert
Fulfill a leadership role in coordinating successful implementation of compliant Industrial Hygiene Programs
Conduct inspections and assessments to evaluate the site's compliance with OSHA standards; prioritizes programs to address identified gaps
Maintains OSHA records and coordinate with on-site medical team, assisting with the return to work program.
Develop and maintain procedures and programs to maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal, and company requirements. Environmental - NPDES/Storm Water, Wastewater treatment, Hazardous waste, Title V/Air emissions and Air permits, Tier II and required regulatory reporting.
Detailed knowledge of OSHA general industry standard – LOTO, Heavy machinery, NFPA, Cutting Welding Brazing, Cranes, PIT’s, Walking, Working Surfaces, PPE, Hazardous communications and Emergency Response.
Serve as a liaison and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies (including inspections) and insuring the best possible outcome
Develop required training programs and maintains employee safety training records and coordinates retraining to ensure compliance
Interpret existing and proposed changes regarding occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations
Report and communicate incidents per the Company protocol; tracks, reports, and analyzes EHS performance and implements corrective action as necessary
Develop and implement site emergency response plans and serves as the emergency coordinator for events
Management of root cause incident investigation program; assists in developing and implementing corrective actions to resolve EHS issues and tracks action items to closure
Submit reports as required.
Manage EHS department personnel, developing resources, and ensuring departmental growth and organizational sustainability
Manage the job safety program; ensuring completion of Safety Assessments (JSA), PPE Assessments, and incident investigations
Ensure site compliance with Federal, State, Local and internal environmental regulations, programs and guidelines by maintaining and monitoring the internal environmental information compliance system for facility.
Prepare and implement written environmental programs and policies when needed
Coordinate environmental sampling and contractors as needed to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and best practices
Analyze/interpret plant safety metrics to proactively target and eliminate injuries, reduce injury rates and achieve positive outcomes through development and execution of corrective actions and strategic plans
Ensure accurate and timely EHS record keeping, document management, and required files. Management of the regulatory reporting programs, Waste, Air, Water and OSHA documents
Prepare long-term EHS departmental plans to ensure a proactive response to long-term risks