Senior Manager, Enviromental Health & Safety

Rehlko•Glendale, WI

14d•$129,150 - $165,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager who will support our mission of building a best-in-class EHS program built upon risk assessment and mitigation, employee engagement and empowerment, technology and continuous improvement. In this critical role, you will develop, implement and elevate our EHS initiatives and programs; ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulatory and company standards worldwide; promote a culture of safety and environmental excellence; and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance. As a member of Rehlko’s EHS Leadership team, you will report to the Senior Director - EHS & Facilities and work with all sites and cross-functional teams to drive a zero-incident culture. You will be hands-on, and influence and coach employees, and provide support to all levels of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, safety, ergonomics, environmental science, engineering or other related field required, with a preference towards a master’s degree and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or equivalent designation.
15+ years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety positions, preferably within a large, global manufacturer.
In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations, standards, and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to develop and direct proactive safety and environmental programs and to deliver world-class EHS results.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the implementation of critical EHS initiatives and programs including “Zero Is Possible”, “In Safe Hands”, injury prevention, behavior-based safety, ergonomics and environmental excellence to foster Rehlko’s proactive EHS culture.
Continuously improve Rehlko’s EHS Management System, policies, campaigns, training and visual EHS management tools in support of improved EHS maturity, performance and alignment.
Manage Rehlko’s workers compensation portfolio. Work closely with HR and Operations teams and proactively manage employee work-related injury/illnesses and return-to-work programs.
Collaborate with Third Party Administrator on claims handling practices and managing reserves. Prepare reports to provide updates to management.
Design a robust EHS audit program aimed at demonstrating compliance with regulations and company standards. Develop audit protocols, guidelines, tools, and training; coordinate audit plans and teams; issue reports; and track status of corrective actions.
Create, maintain and deliver a corporate EHS training program tailored to all levels of the organization. Utilize digital platforms and blended learning approaches to maximize engagement and retention.
Direct actions regarding environmental permitting, wastewater management, air emissions control, storm water compliance, spill prevention, waste minimization and pollution prevention.
Provide direct EHS support and oversight to Rehlko’s headquarters located in Glendale, WI.