Manager, EH&S

Richardson International•Saint Louis, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Richardson International is seeking a Manager, Environment, Health & Safety to join its U.S. Country Office in St. Louis, Missouri. Reporting to the AVP, Engineering Services and EH&S, this position supports facility management teams across the United States in meeting regulatory, industry, and corporate objectives. The manager leads the development, integration, delivery, and ongoing management of environmental, security, health, and safety initiatives, implementing programs and systems that promote a safe working environment and support compliance. The role also represents Richardson International on applicable U.S.-based industry committees and working groups and contributes to operational efficiency.

Requirements

7 to 10 years of work experience in an occupational, environmental, health, safety, or related role.
Strong working knowledge of federal and state workplace, health, and safety regulations, with the ability to review and interpret legislation.
Proven experience working with regulators to manage worksite inspections and citations, and knowledge of federal and state OSHA and EPA requirements.
Prior experience managing multi-site, multi-jurisdiction EH&S programs.
Successful completion of a degree, diploma, or certificate program in Occupational or Environmental Health & Safety.
Possess or be working toward a recognized EH&S designation, such as CSP, within 24 months.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Proven adult education, facilitation, and training skills.
Ability to travel within North America.

Nice To Haves

Experience in agribusiness, food processing, and/or manufacturing.
Experience in both union and non-union environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary EH&S advisor to facility management teams in the United States.
Keep facility, business unit, and corporate management informed about relevant EH&S matters for assigned regions or business units.
Travel to operating facilities to meet with facility managers, safety representatives, and committees to identify EH&S support priorities and needs.
Deliver and facilitate in-person and virtual training programs and content to support regulatory compliance and develop a safety culture.
Promote effective EH&S communication through safety committee meetings, toolbox talks, and employee and contractor orientations.
Conduct facility audits and inspections to assess compliance with regulatory, industry, and corporate standards and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Lead the drafting of corporate and site-specific operating procedures and programs consistent with corporate and U.S. regulatory standards.
Provide proactive emergency planning assistance and incident response support.
Assist with incident investigations, identify and report hazards, recommend corrective actions, and ensure applicable reporting requirements are met.
Partner with Human Resources and facility management to implement effective disability management programs for workplace injuries.
Work with sites to ensure accurate and timely completion of periodic regulatory reports, including OSHA 300, U.S. BLS, and State EPA reporting.
Ensure federal, state, and local government operating approvals remain in good standing and facilities operate in compliance with them.
Participate in strategic planning of annual EH&S objectives, goals, and measurements with the Department Manager.
Liaise with applicable occupational health and safety industry associations to represent the interests of the agribusiness and food processing sectors in the development of industry best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.