EHS Leader: Safety, Compliance & Risk

Palram Basic; Kutztown (Berks County); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Palram Basic is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to lead the site's EHS program, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous safety improvement across production, warehouse, maintenance and admin areas.

The role partners with leaders to prevent injuries, manage environmental permits, and drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions while fostering Palram's Safety First culture.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, safety science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least five years of progressively responsible EHS experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehousing or a comparable operational environment, including experience leading EHS programs.
• Working knowledge of applicable U.S. occupational safety and environmental laws and regulations, including OSHA requirements.
• Experience with incident investigation, root-cause analysis, corrective action management and workers' compensation administration.
• Experience managing environmental compliance activities, permits or required reporting.
• Strong judgment, organization and project-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and drive work to completion.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence employees and leaders at all levels.
• Proficiency using standard business software and EHS data to identify trends, communicate performance and support decisions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the site EHS program and integrate EHS requirements into daily operations and business planning.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state and local EHS requirements; translate requirements into practical policies, procedures and operating controls.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agency inspections, inquiries, required submissions and follow-up actions.
• Manage environmental permits, inspections, monitoring, records and reporting applicable to site operations, including waste, air, water and spill-prevention requirements.
• Plan and conduct internal audits and compliance assessments; track corrective actions through verified completion.
• Lead workplace risk assessments and apply the hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards or reduce exposure.
• Maintain programs for machine and equipment safety, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, emergency preparedness, personal protective equipment, hazard communication and other applicable operational risks.
• Conduct regular field observations and facility inspections; engage employees and leaders in identifying hazards and improving controls.
• Lead safety committees and employee participation activities that build EHS ownership and reinforce Palram's Safety First culture.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, drills and required training with site leaders and external resources as appropriate.
• Maintain an accurate chemical inventory and accessible Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals used or stored at the facility.
• Develop and maintain an EHS training matrix based on job responsibilities and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver or coordinate required training, including powered industrial truck, first aid and CPR, emergency response, hazard communication and recurring safety topics.
• Communicate EHS objectives, performance expectations and lessons learned in a clear, practical manner for employees at all levels.
• Coach leaders on their EHS responsibilities and support consistent application of company policies and safe work practices.

Conocimientos

EHS Leadership

OSHA Knowledge

Incident Investigation

Permits & Reporting

Training & Coaching

Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

Educación

Bachelor's degree in safety/health/environmental

5+ years EHS in manufacturing/warehousing

Professional certifications (CSP/CIH/CHMM)

Herramientas

EHS Data Tools

Descripción del empleo

Palram Basic is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to lead the site's EHS program, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous safety improvement across production, warehouse, maintenance and admin areas.

The role partners with leaders to prevent injuries, manage environmental permits, and drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions while fostering Palram's Safety First culture.