EHS Manager

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial sector is seeking an EHS Manager to oversee Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives at its Barberton, Ohio facility. This role involves ensuring compliance, driving a safety culture, and managing EHS performance metrics to minimize workplace risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EHS, leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a safe work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Annual bonus

401K matching

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the EHS field, preferably in a research or chemical setting.
• Solid understanding of safety and environmental regulations.
• Expert in fostering a safety culture through influence and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with Federal, State, Local and PPG policies.
• Drive initiatives for injury prevention and sustainability.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics to identify trends.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Change management

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related Science

Job description

As the EHS Manager, you will manage a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety program for the Barberton, Ohio facility. You will report to the EHS Director and drive initiatives to minimize workplace risks, while also providing guidance and training to ensure a unified EHS message.

PPG's EHS mission is to drive leading performance in EHS and Product Stewardship to protect and beautify our customers' operations and products, protect our employees, and preserve the environments in which we operate.

Come join the PPG team and make an impact!

Key Responsibilities

• Champion efforts to foster a safety culture and employee engagement consistent with a “One PPG” EHS approach.

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local and PPG policies.

• Drive injury prevention, spill elimination and sustainability in the areas of waste elimination, energy conservation and water consumption.

• Provide incident and injury investigation, incident reporting management (GS2).

• Workers' compensation management of cases.

• Evaluate the EHS Impacts of capital projects and assure EHS risk assessments are completed.

• Lead site security management, provide support for fire prevention and insurance carrier risk management; Oversee site emergency response plans and teams.

• Provide technical guidance on the facility-wide MOC program.

• Ensure compliance with site permits and plans (Indirect Discharge, SPCC, SWPPP, and Air).

• Oversight of the Waste Management Program (Hazardous, Non-Hazardous, Universal); Oversight and completion of the industrial hygiene program.

• Monitor and analyze EHS performance metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards.

• Provide oversight, audit readiness, and mentorship for compliance audits and corrective action management.

• Coach, mentor and develop EHS staff.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related Science field; Preferred CSP or CIH designation.

• 7 or more years of experience in the EHS field; Preferred research or chemical setting.

• Solid understanding of safety and environmental regulations and consensus standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, DHS, Workers' Compensation), inspection procedures, audits, hazard reviews and incident investigation techniques.

• Expert in change management and building a safety culture through influence and engagement.

• Must possess a “hands on” attitude.

• Minimal travel may be required.

#Comprehensive benefits plan, annual bonus, 401K matching and more!

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.