EHS Supervisor

OPW Global; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 106,291 - 133,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with employer contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off including holidays and sick leave

Job summary

OPW Global in Skokie, Illinois, is seeking an EHS Supervisor to oversee the Environmental Health and Safety programs across its facilities. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations and developing training programs to foster a safe working environment.

The ideal candidate should have significant knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. A BS in Safety Engineering or a related field is required. Benefits include a competitive salary and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of working EHS experience.
• Proven ability to develop safety programs and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety training programs and monitor compliance.
• Ensure business units remain compliant with all safety regulations.
• Conduct incident investigations and maintain records as per OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of US Environmental, Safety & Health laws

Experience with web-based Safety Management Systems

Strong communication and presentation skills

Proficiency in LEAN and Continuous Improvement principles

Education

BS Safety Engineering or related field

Job description

Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW, a Dover Company, is a leader in the rail tank car valves and fittings industry.

Our innovative rail products are manufactured and engineered for the safe and efficient loading, transporting, and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products.

Overview

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Supervisor provides technical environmental, safety, and health support to manufacturing and administrative operations at the Midland facilities, developing local safety and health programs following corporate requirements, creating safety objectives and coordinating safety training programs, and monitoring environmental, safety, and health regulations to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Responsibilities

• Works directly with employees at all levels to foster a culture that recognizes safety as a priority
• Promotes a safe working culture by developing and conducting ongoing review and evaluation of safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Compiles and submits data for ongoing monthly, quarterly, annual reporting in a timely manner as well as ad hoc reporting when requested and in a timely manner
• Provides guidance on matters regarding OSHA, ANSI, WC, and any/all other regulatory agencies and oversees and manages compliance with these agencies or programs
• Ensure business units remain in compliance with federal, state, local and industry safety regulations
• Compile checklists, instructions, documentation, and guidelines that promote safe working practices
• Contact person for safety related questions, issues or concerns for employees, agencies, customers, etc
• Follows up on incidents as necessary including incident investigation, root cause analysis, insurance, reporting, claims follow up, etc. in a timely manner
• Maintains incident records according to OSHA and/or other regulatory agency guidelines
• Preparation of safety plans, contingency plans, emergency action plans, site or project specific safety plans, etc. for facilities and/or work site locations as needed
• Organize monthly safety committee meetings, follow up on relevant items as needed
• Monitor, provide and remain in compliance with safety related information as requested or required by customers, contractors, vendors, etc
• Monitor safety training for compliance and completion
• Development of various leadership training and employee awareness programs as necessary
• Hands on training as necessary
• Assist with evaluation and selection of PPE as necessary
• Assists with acquiring permits, submitting required reporting with regulatory agencies and field sales team as necessary
• Some visitation to other facilities to ensure compliance and safe practices being followed
• Responsible for all health and safety tasks, requirements and follow up
• Support business operations as identified
• Any other duties as assigned.

Desired Characteristics, Competence And Capabilities

• Significant Knowledge of US Environmental, Safety & Health laws (OSHA & EPA) required
• Experience using, web-based Safety Management Systems (SMS), e.g. Enablon, Gensuite, or similar
• Strong communication, presentation, training and facilitation, project management skills
• Proficiency in LEAN and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principles

Qualifications / Requirements

• BS Safety Engineering, Safety Sciences or similar required. Consideration for equivalent experience and certifications
• Minimum of 5 years of working EHS experience

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• This job operates in a professional office environment as well as on-site job locations
• This position is performed in a manufacturing environment and office environment. May be exposed to loud operating machinery, cold temperatures, chemicals, and vapors
• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Lifting up to 5 lbs routinely without assistance. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs on occasion.
• May require use of Personal computer, fax machine, copy machine, other office equipment, Microsoft 365 suite.
• Domestic travel about 5%
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so will present an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations.

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Pay Range: $106,291.00 - $133,460.00

Benefits: 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually; 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; tuition assistance is available; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Function : Manufacturing & Operations