Corporate Environmental Health & Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Doswell (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

INDEVCO North America is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to oversee Environmental, Health, and Safety compliance at their facilities. This pivotal role requires a Bachelor's degree and professional EHS certification, along with significant industry experience. The EHS Manager will lead safety initiatives, manage compliance and reporting, and promote a culture of safety across operations. If you're ready to impact sustainability and safety in the manufacturing sector, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional safety experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience in packaging or food manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in driving cultural change in EHS.

Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure compliance with EHS policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage EHS annual budgets and reporting.
• Conduct safety training and facilitate inspections.

Skills

Safety Compliance

Incident Investigation

EHS Training

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Management Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Engineering or Management

Professional EHS certification (CIH, CSP, CHMM, PE)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

INDEVCO North America is a protective materials manufacturing group headquartered near Richmond, VA, and is committed to innovating energy-efficient building envelope products and sustainable paper and plastic packaging solutions. With facilities across the US, we serve diverse markets and operate on the principles of performance, innovation, service, and community commitment. www.indevconorthamerica.com

Our core philosophy at INA is centered around the belief that "What is good for the community is good for the company." We operate on four fundamental pillars that drive our endeavors: performance, innovation, service, and our dedication to the world around us. INA is not just a workplace; it’s a community where we prioritize your development, well-being, and success. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with a company that values you, look no further and apply now!

Requirements:

• Implement and ensure compliance with INDEVCO North America’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
• Analyze, prepare, and maintain mandatory and regulatory safety and environmental reports and records.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation loss control programs and reporting requirements.
• Direct the activities of safety committees and Emergency Response Teams (ERT).
• Develop and manage EHS annual budgets for each location, including expense and capital budgets.
• Ensure acquisition of required regulatory permits, submission of reports to regulatory agencies, and compliance with site permit conditions (e.g., Stormwater, Wastewater, Air).
• Achieve annual targets for incident frequency, severity, and cost reductions.
• Participate in formal EHS reviews of equipment modifications, new equipment purchases, and changes in site processes.
• Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Interface with regulatory agencies (DOT, OSHA, EPA, State/Local Regulators).
• Coordinate with outside plant vendors for monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections.
• Ensure safety compliance for outside contractors and visitors.
• Facilitate annual classroom and hands-on training at all locations.
• Serve as a resource to plant management teams regarding security operations.
• Develop, update, and implement security and loss control policies for employees, visitors, truckers, and contractors on plant properties.
• Conduct safety for new employees.
• Administer the plant hearing conservation program and annual audiometric testing.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene and monitoring efforts.
• Conduct daily spot inspections and quarterly inspections with the plant insurance provider.
• Conduct quarterly Workers’ Compensation file reviews with the insurance carrier.
• Support Quality Assurance efforts related to Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Assume operational and administrative duties in the absence of the shift supervisor.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Job Dynamics & Interfaces

Internal: Human Resources, Production, Logistics, Maintenance and Engineering, Purchasing.

External: Company Vendors, Subcontractors, Insurance & broker representatives, State and or Federal Compliance officers.

Travel: Up to 50% - Job is based in Doswell, VA but will travel to the other sites as needed.

Required Job Qualifications & Competencies

Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Engineering and or Management .

· Professional EHS certification is (CIH, CSP, CHMM, and / or PE).

· 7+ years’ professional safety experience in the manufacturing industry.

· Proven track record in driving cultural change in EHS.

· Experience in packaging or food manufacturing environment .

· Functional EHS Knowledge in regulatory requirements, EHS technical aspects (safety, industrial hygiene, environmental), risk management, behavior-based safety, training, auditing / program review, regulatory agency enforcement, EHS vendor / consultant management, business knowledge required.

· Strong communication skills, as well as excellent management skills.