Director of Safety and Environmental Programs

EHSCareers

Ramsey (NJ)

On-site

USD 145,000 - 155,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

EHSCareers seeks a Director of Safety and Environmental Programs to lead our safety and environmental initiatives across plants. The role oversees Job Safety & Hazard Analyses, compliance programs with OSHA/EPA, and prepares environmental reports. You will coordinate with Research Lab and Sales to manage risks, costs, and training.

Requirements include a BS in related field and 10–20 years of experience; salary range $145,000-$155,000 per year; full-time position in manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

Understand EPA/OSHA regulations and site remediation principles.
Ability to present to large groups and stakeholders.
Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Experience managing safety and environmental programs in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Oversee Job Safety & Hazard Analyses completion.
Review and improve OSHA/EPA compliance systems at plants.
Prepare annual energy and water budgets and reports.
Lead environmental training for plants and service centers.
Coordinate with legal counsel, regulators, and vendors.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Public speaking

MS Office

Environmental compliance

Education

B.S. in Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Science/Biology/Chemistry/Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The Director of Safety and Environmental Programs is in charge of the Company’s Safety and Environmental Programs.

Oversee the completion of Job Safety & Hazard Analyses.
Review the results of the Job Safety Observation Program.
Review and improve the existing OSHA/EPA compliance management systems at the Plants.
Prepare or assist in preparing:
Monthly wastewater discharge reports
Annual toxic release inventory reports
Annual air emission reports
Spill Prevention Plans
Work closely with the Materials Research Laboratory to identify and reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous raw materials.
Work closely with the Sales Division to respond to customer queries regarding safety and environmental issues.
Participate in and contribute to corporate Quality Assurance programs.
Direct corporate environmental compliance and stewardship programs to mitigate risk, improve operational efficiency, and optimize costs.
Assist the Plants in minimizing waste generated and reducing waste disposal costs.
Provide Safety/Environmental training to the Plants and Service Centers.
Track energy and water usage at all Plants.
Manage electricity and natural gas contracts with consultants and 3rd party vendors.
Prepare an annual energy and water budget for the Plants.
Communicate complex regulatory issues affecting the Company’s operations to executives, Plant staff, legal counsel, regulatory agencies, consultants and others as required.
Understand how statutes, regulations and policies are proposed, promulgated, implemented and enforced on the Federal, State and local levels.
Research new regulations or existing regulations applicable to new operations and new compliance strategies.
Understand financial accounting methods to provide accurate compliance cost estimates and track Plant performance.
Understand audit principles to review and improve Plant performance.
Work effectively with executives, Plant staff, legal counsel, insurance companies, regulatory inspectors and consultants.
Challenge all regulatory requirements and consultant/contractor recommendations to minimize costs.

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102 Hilltop Rd, Ramsey, NJ 07446, USA

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Oversee the completion of Job Safety & Hazard Analyses.
Review the results of the Job Safety Observation Program.
Review and improve the existing OSHA/EPA compliance management systems at the Plants.
Prepare or assist in preparing:
Monthly wastewater discharge reports
Annual toxic release inventory reports
Annual air emission reports
Spill Prevention Plans
Work closely with the Materials Research Laboratory to identify and reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous raw materials.
Work closely with the Sales Division to respond to customer queries regarding safety and environmental issues.
Participate in and contribute to corporate Quality Assurance programs.
Direct corporate environmental compliance and stewardship programs to mitigate risk, improve operational efficiency, and optimize costs.
Assist the Plants in minimizing waste generated and reducing waste disposal costs.
Provide Safety/Environmental training to the Plants and Service Centers.
Track energy and water usage at all Plants.
Manage electricity and natural gas contracts with consultants and 3rd party vendors.
Prepare an annual energy and water budget for the Plants.
Communicate complex regulatory issues affecting the Company’s operations to executives, Plant staff, legal counsel, regulatory agencies, consultants and others as required.
Understand how statutes, regulations and policies are proposed, promulgated, implemented and enforced on the Federal, State and local levels.
Research new regulations or existing regulations applicable to new operations and new compliance strategies.
Understand financial accounting methods to provide accurate compliance cost estimates and track Plant performance.
Understand audit principles to review and improve Plant performance.
Work effectively with executives, Plant staff, legal counsel, insurance companies, regulatory inspectors and consultants.
Challenge all regulatory requirements and consultant/contractor recommendations to minimize costs.