Regional EHS Manager

SA Recycling•East Point, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional EHS Manager's primary function is to assist and ensure Safety and Environmental compliance with all Federal, State, local and company standards at the scrap metal yards within the region. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight for safety and environmental compliance to support the Georgia region. This role is responsible for ensuring strict adherence to Federal, State, local, and corporate standards. Due to our diverse workforce, full professional fluency in both English and Spanish is required. SA Recycling proudly supports the military community.

Requirements

Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills required.
Must pass a medical physical and drug test
Must pass a background check and credit check
High school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
An understanding of the OSHA regulations well enough to interpret, inspect, and train all company personnel.
Possess interpersonal skills to gain support of workforce and clientele when conducting business

Nice To Haves

Completed course work and Certifications that follows OSHA, Air and Environmental regulations preferred

Responsibilities

Using full professional fluency in both English and Spanish encourage all personnel to be safe and healthy
Able to take direction and follow through on completing tasks within the requested time frame
Work with General Managers and Supervisors to manage the EHS program within their yards
Manage and coordinate facility visits to implement consistent presence at all yards within the region
Conduct Monthly Environmental and Safety audits to ensure compliance or note deficiencies so corrective actions can be put in place
Assist in reviewing corrective actions to ensure all reports are accurate, completed and closed within a timely manner, giving guidance as needed
Review Permits to ensure compliance
Ensure waste collection is within the appropriate time frame and assist in coordinating pick up
Review records of Stormwater inspections, Waste shipments, Manifest and bill of lading, appliance logs, etc. to ensure compliance
Manage regulatory visits following Inspection Training protocol
Support the yards by assisting with Medical Surveillance to ensure the correct employees are tested according to requirements
Conduct or designate specific EHS training topics for yard personnel, supervisors and managers
Support the Management Communication Meeting (MCM) in each of their yards
Conduct new hire safety orientations
Ensure employees are trained for their specific job function and that the training is properly documented
Encourage participation in the Safety Incentive Program
Provide on the spot training/guidance to employees found to be working unsafely
Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
Organize materials in personal office/work area to have more effective use of space
Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
Escalate unresolved issues to direct reports