Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Briggs & Stratton; City of Sherrill (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Technical Recruiter to lead safety and environmental compliance initiatives across multiple locations. This role involves implementing EHS programs, investigating incidents, and maintaining relationships with regulatory agencies to ensure a safe workplace. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EHS regulations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and safety in the manufacturing sector, where your contributions will make a significant impact on employee wellbeing and environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and safety compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates safety rules and maintains OSHA logs.
• Leads environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Investigates workplace accidents and implements corrective actions.

Skills

EHS regulations knowledge

Manufacturing environment safety

Project implementation skills

Data analysis and reporting

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving abilities

Technical instruction interpretation

Independence in task completion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

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Sr. Technical Recruiter at Briggs & Stratton

Leads safety, environmental compliance, and relationships with applicable Federal, State, and local contacts for multiple locations. Implements Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs that protect employees and reduce risk to the company in coordination with local management. Investigates accidents and employee complaints as necessary and partners with plant leadership to implement preventative measures.

Job Responsibilities

1. Coordinates and implements the application of safety rules, policies, and initiatives that help to create a safe workplace. Maintains OSHA logs, EHS records, and reporting for internal and external use.

2. Leads all plant-level environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives (hazardous waste, air emissions, water, obtaining and maintaining permits, and etc.) both directly and in coordination with internal specialists and external consultants. May include multiple facilities.

3. Leads site activities with regulatory agencies to verify compliance, resolve situations, and maintain a cooperative working relationship.

4. Escalates/reports any potential violations and implements corrections as needed.

5. Conducts frequent safety and environmental inspections and procedural audits in the field and has the skills, knowledge, and ability to take immediate corrective action if required.

6. Recommends and implements EHS related capital projects for supported facilities.

7. Investigates all workplace accidents and environmental incidents through root cause analysis and recommends policies, procedures, and/or other actions to correct problems and prevent future occurrences.

8. May direct the work of others

9. Partners with Global Security to implement programs and technology that protect employees and assets.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Strong knowledge and understanding of applicable EHS regulations ensuring facility compliance with government agencies (i.e. OSHA, EPA, DNR, etc.) and safety regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing environment safety (i.e. industrial hygiene, ergonomics, machinery guards, interlock systems, industrial vehicle training, PPE, and etc.).
• Experience in implementing comprehensive safety, environmental, and sustainability projects.
• Ability to investigate and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and use sound judgment to draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Computer skills, data analysis and reporting tools, and other applicable applications.
• Ability to work independently to carry tasks/projects through to completion while meeting established deadlines.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Environmental Engineering or related Science disciplines

Experience Requirements

Minimum 5 years of EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Simplicity, Billy Goat, Allmand, SimpliPhi, Branco and Victa brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Human Resources

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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