Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Voyant Beauty•Elkhart, IN

151d

About The Position

The Environmental, Health & Safety Manager ensures that the facility complies with corporate Health, Environmental, Safety, Security and Sustainability requirements and applicable government regulations. The role covers safety training, compliance audits, employee committees, improvement projects, waste management, and record keeping, with the goal of advancing EHS excellence throughout the facility. This hands-on leadership role drives EHS improvements and initiatives while managing, coaching, and mentoring a small EHS staff. The manager works collaboratively with multiple levels of management and employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manages a complex workload. The position partners with site, divisional, and corporate teams and other stakeholders to establish and maintain strategic site plans, track EHS performance, and meet applicable targets. It also leads the EHS management system, compliance activities, employee engagement, emergency preparedness, incident response, and environmental and sustainability programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Safety, Environmental Science, or Management is required.
4–6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
4–6 years of EHS experience is required.
1–3 years of environmental, health, and safety compliance experience in manufacturing or a similar industry is required.
1–3 years of detailed knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local regulations is required.
1–3 years of experience demonstrating teamwork, a results-oriented approach, and a collaborative working style is required.
1–3 years of experience demonstrating strong communication and influencing skills is required.
1–3 years of MS Office skills is required.
Proficiency in OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other hazardous-material regulations, including reporting requirements, waste characterization, wastewater, permitting, and release reporting.
General understanding of sustainability issues and opportunities.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Self-directed, results-oriented approach.
Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with site, divisional, and corporate EHS, Engineering, Facilities, and other stakeholders to establish or maintain strategic site plans, monitor EHS KPIs, and report progress.
Foster and monitor employee safety committees, the First Aid Team, and periodic safety, environmental, and sustainability awareness programs.
Ensure delivery, completion, and tracking of required EHS and sustainability training, including monthly training and mandatory OSHA, EPA, and other applicable local, state, and federal training.
Lead the EHS Management System, including internal and external audits and inspections, and serve as a primary liaison between government agencies and divisional and corporate EHS.
Develop, justify, and adhere to the site EHS budget; monitor spending and identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
Ensure compliance with applicable EHS government and company standards, permits, audits, and reporting obligations, and execute compliance projects as needed.
Monitor contractor compliance with site policies and federal and state regulations.
Develop and implement programs that engage local employees, empower their voices, and raise awareness of environment, health, safety, and sustainability goals.
Support and oversee investigations of EHS incidents and ensure risk-reduction and corrective and preventive actions are identified and completed promptly.
Support Quality and GMP requirements by leading standard compliance as needed.
Review plant-level safety and work practices to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
Conduct incident investigations and causal mapping with team members.
Monitor facility environmental permits and act as a primary liaison with government inspectors.
Conduct routine site reviews with the leadership team to define site-specific EHS goals and monitor progress.
Develop and lead site-specific EHS improvement initiatives, including waste reduction, injury reduction, and improved employee involvement.
Communicate incidents and spills promptly and completely to corporate EHS personnel as required.
Accurately document routine EHS and security audits and inspections.
Develop and manage emergency response programs, including required training and drills.
Manage collection, storage, transportation, and shipping of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.
Facilitate injured workers' return to work and assist with workers' compensation claims.
Maintain the facility roadmap and drive EHS through leading indicators.
Develop and promote programs that help first-level supervisors and managers instruct employees effectively.
Manage contracted services in accordance with corporate guidelines.
Perform audits, reporting, and investigations.