Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Briggs & Stratton; City of Sherrill (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead safety and environmental compliance across multiple facilities. In this pivotal role, you will implement programs that protect employees and mitigate risks while collaborating closely with plant management. Your expertise will drive safety initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulations and fostering a culture of safety. If you are passionate about creating safe work environments and have a background in engineering or environmental sciences, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science discipline is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement EHS programs and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits, addressing issues promptly.
• Lead environmental compliance initiatives and manage relationships with agencies.

Skills

EHS regulations knowledge

Manufacturing environment safety

Project implementation

Problem investigation and analysis

Technical instruction interpretation

Verbal and written communication

Data analysis and reporting tools

Independence and deadline management

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Data analysis software

Reporting tools

Job description

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, 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, 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 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.