Job Description
EHS Manager - Heavy Manufacturing Plant
Our client is looking for a hands-on EHS Manager who is a proactive & engaging Leader with experience working in a heavy manufacturing plant, for their operation about 1 hour from Dallas. Reports to the VP of Operations.
KEY REQUIREMENTS Include
- 5+ years of experience managing Health, Safety, Environmental & Workers' Compensation in a heavy manufacturing plant.
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations (CFR 29 1910 General Industry) & working with OSHA.
- Experience working with regulatory agencies.
- Strong & proactive Leader who is not afraid to confront employees as needed for Safety.
- Team building & Training skills.
- Self-starter that takes the initiative and brings projects to completion.
- Familiarity with USEPA and Virginia environmental regulations a plus.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
- EHS certifications preferred. First aid training and skills with EMS experience a plus
TECHNOLOGY
Must be tech-savvy & proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
EDUCATION
BS degree in an EHS specialty is preferred, but experience may be substituted.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Include
- Responsible for all practices, compliance & support in the areas of Health, Safety, Environmental, Training & Workers Compensation.
- Manage EHS programs to meet both regulatory requirements and company's EHS policies and programs.
- Manage environmental programs, including hazardous/universal waste, stormwater, and air permit compliance by following the guidance of the Corporate EHS Department.
- Administer and support established Corporate EHS Programs, including training, reporting, record keeping, and auditing for compliance.
- Provide leadership and direction to employees for the purpose of improving safety and performance.
- Train employees to ensure implementation and adherence to EHS policies and procedures.
- Manage and coordinate injury/medical management programs as needed, including all aspects of Workers' Compensation (Insurance, Medical Providers and employee return to work.)
- Inspect facility to identify safety hazards and audit compliance with current safety policies and procedures.
- Analyze and report EHS metrics (injury trends, insurance claims, corrective action tracking/closure etc.
- Lead incident investigation teams and coordinate corrective/preventative action measures and closure.
- Manage and evaluate internal first responder services (e.G., employee first-aid and Haz-Mat spill response).
- Manage Industrial Hygiene programs, including Welding, Noise, Ergonomics and Heat Stress.
- Monitor and evaluate compliance with budgetary goals related to Safety, Waste Management, Medical and Outside Services related costs.
- Respond to inquiries from insurance carriers, regulatory agencies, and Corporate EHS.
- Monitor changes in EPA, OSHA, and state regulations, and update management on any modifications that need to be made in response to the altered regulatory landscape.
- Other EHS projects and tasks as determined by Corporate EHS and business needs.
Company Description
We are an Executive Recruiting Agency, working on behalf of our client.