Manager, Environmental, Health, and Safety

TPI Composites•Newton, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is responsible for developing and executing EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with various standards and regulations. This role involves planning and implementing programs to train employees, leading compliance activities, investigating accidents, and overseeing the workers' compensation program. The position also involves representing the organization in safety groups and managing EHS files and records. Additionally, the role includes direct supervision of 3-4 employees within the EHS function, encompassing hiring, training, performance management, and conflict resolution.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in safety & health, engineering, sciences, or related area and seven or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Experience with implementing EHS management system including ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Customer focused and a strategic thinker; must have ability to lead change and have strong consultative and influencing skills
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are essential
Demonstrated experience leading positive culture change
Experience Interfacing with government agencies to maintain regulatory compliance and engagement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with OSHA VPP preferred
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or other EHS professional certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Develops and executes EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and corporate standards.
Plans and implements EHS policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations.
Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, equipment, and other materials.
Leads air permit, hazardous waste, community right to know, and other applicable regulatory compliance activities including record keeping and reporting and reporting requirements.
Prepares studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential safety and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
Leads and trains others in the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
Oversees the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.
Prepares and arranges safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, industry conferences, and exhibitions.
Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
Maintains safety files and records.
Directly supervises 3-4 employees within the EHS function.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.