Environment, Health and Safety Manager

National Gypsum Company; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead EHS initiatives at their Fort Dodge facility. This crucial role involves developing and implementing comprehensive EHS programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and fostering a culture of safety among team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EHS management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence and inspire others. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and employee well-being, and make a significant impact on workplace safety and environmental stewardship.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Retirement Account

Fertility Services

Adoption Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program with medical premium incentives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS Management or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years EHS experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS program development and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage training and audits for EHS standards across the facility.

Skills

EHS Program Development

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Incident Investigation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety Management

3-5 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gold Bond Building Products, LLC has an immediate opening for an Environmental Health & Safety Manager at our Ft Dodge, IA location. This position will report to the plant manager.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Plant Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for serving as a resource to provide leadership, direction as well as establish a meaningful Environmental, Health & Safety vision through commitment and Team Member ownership. This position will assist in the development, implementation, and training of environmental, health & safety programs for all Team Members while ensuring compliance with company, federal and state environmental, health & safety regulations.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):

• Assist in the identification, development, administration, and enforcement of company EHS policies and programs.
• Monitor, revise, and implement ongoing updates in EHS regulations, laws and reporting requirements. Provide technical environmental, health & safety support and information to all team members.
• Ensure site EHS training is current and in compliance with EPA, OSHA and other local, state, or federal regulatory requirements and, is delivered to all newly hired team members, agency employees, contractors, visitors and transferred employees as required.
• Manage stormwater, water intake, site waste disposal & title V air permit compliance, including auditing, data collection, sampling, recordkeeping & reporting.
• Ensure compliance to company EHS audit standards. Collaborate with internal & external auditors to answer findings and complaints in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
• Lead the development of safe & environmentally sound work procedures per corporate guidelines; make recommendations for process and product features that will reduce employees' exposure to workplace hazards & exposures.
• Manage the EHS inspection program for facilities (property in and around the facility), machinery, safety equipment, stormwater & SPCC; identify and correct potential hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review plans and specifications for projects & construction of new machinery or equipment to determine whether all environmental, health & safety requirements have been met.
• Lead the plant Safety Committee ensuring representation from all departments; manage to ensure the committee is an active, functioning component of the overall program.
• Provide development opportunities as necessary for all site associates in EHS leadership, knowledge, training, observations, inspections, investigations, etc.
• Manage the injury/illness and non-injury/illness incident investigation process and the corresponding EHS action item logs, ensuring identified actions are corrected in a timely manner.
• Lead site sustainability efforts; collect and report site sustainability program data.
• Serve as a member of the First Aid/CPR Responder/ERT team.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferably in Environmental, Health & Safety Management; or three to five years related experience and/or training in the EHS field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years EHS experience in a manufacturing environment or 5 years of industrial experience.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience developing and administering EHS programs & training.
• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry Standards, EPA Air, Water & Waste Regulations.
• MSHA training (24 hours), required; MSHA Certified Trainer, a plus.
• Excellent communication and group presentation skills with the capacity to be proactive and influence others.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and ensure that plans, guidance and advice is accurate, timely and effective.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work and be flexible and available for on call hours before and/or after normal business hours in addition to off-shift hours as required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer software applications.
• CSP, ASP, GSP certification, OSHA 10/30 Hour General Industry card & current FA/CPR/AED first responder training a plus.
• A willingness to travel domestically as much as 10% of the time.

Competitive Salary with a general salary range of $78,816.00 to $98,520.00 or higher depending on education and experience.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive benefits to include:
• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Retirement Account
• Fertility Services
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness Program with medical premium incentives