Environmental Health and Safety Manager

TEEMA Solutions Group; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EHS Manager to enhance safety and environmental practices within their facilities. This role involves developing and implementing effective systems, ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, and fostering a proactive safety culture among employees. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in EHS management, with a focus on continuous improvement and employee engagement. Join a forward-thinking organization that values safety and environmental stewardship, making a significant impact in the community and industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing and environmental areas.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems for accident-free and environmental incident-free facilities.
• Lead safety initiatives and manage regulatory reporting requirements.

Skills

EHS Management

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Culture Development

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety

Job description

The EHS&S Manager interfaces directly with community leaders and regulatory agencies to represent the organization within the community and region.

Description:

Develop, implement, and maintain effective systems, procedures and training to achieve an accident-free and environmental incident-free facility.

Integrate continuous improvements in environment and safety systems and drive employee engagement to achieve desired results.

Ensure safe work practices complying with local, state and company standards are fully in place and supported.

Implement company health and safety programs to identify and reduce risk from hazards.

Manage safety initiative progress and tracking systems, including, but not limited to:

1. Serious injury and fatality prevention
2. Top 5 hazard identification and remediation
3. Critical health and safety program gap closures

Lead in the development of Environmental Management System procedures for water, air, and solid & hazardous waste management.

Actively communicate to local organization the safety requirements, transitions, and procedures conveyed from the corporate office.

Manage all regulatory reporting requirements and permitting processes.

Develop safety and environmental leaders within direct supervision and mentor safety coordinators working through operations and maintenance teams.

Create and reinforce a safety culture that encourages the proactive identification of drift towards our desired goal of building a learning culture.

Manage the drift assessment and learning event processes with continuous improvement in mind.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, occupational health and safety or related field.

10+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing and environmental areas.

Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations; expert knowledge preferred.