EHS Specialist

A.O. Smith; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance

Retirement security savings plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A.O. Smith is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Manager in Appleton, Wisconsin. The position focuses on improving safety performance and ensuring compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include managing budgets, leading safety initiatives, and conducting training.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, at least 5 years of experience, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. A competitive compensation package and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in EHS roles.
• Previous leadership experience or capability.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage Environmental Health Safety and Security budget.
• Develop and monitor safety initiatives.
• Conduct required EHSS trainings.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of regulations

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

EHSS training

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Health & Safety/EHS related field

Job description

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

The Environmental Health and Safety Manager will implement, oversee, and adapt policies and programs to improve the organization's environmental and safety performance, ensure it complies with current and future regulations and standards, and protect its reputation. This position is responsible for providing leadership by developing strategies for effective environmental, health, safety and security programs for the facility.

Responsibilities

• Manages Environmental Health Safety and Security budget.
• Represent facility on Global EHSS Council and manage EHSS through ISO-based management platform and reporting tools.
• Perform routine tasks such as project safety plans, job hazard analyses, incident investigations, workplace observations and ensuring safety equipment is maintained.
• Develop, implement, and monitor safety initiatives.
• Identify, develop and conduct required EHSS trainings.
• Manage worker's compensation claim process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Occupational Health & Safety/ EHS related field.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Previous leadership experience or leadership capability through projects.
• License expected.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Leads EHSS projects that are larger in scope or across multiple plants.
• Consistently mentors less experienced EHSS professionals.
• Excellent general problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and current understanding of all applicable regulations including federal, state and local laws and standards. (US EPA, SSHA, DOT, OSHA, etc.)
• Ability to interpret regulations to ensure compliance. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Excellent written & verbal communication.
• Manage EHS activities for plant/multiple locations.
• Manage / supervise a small group of employees or indirectly manage employees across multiple sites.

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.