Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Emerson; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves developing and maintaining safety policies, overseeing compliance with OSHA regulations, and fostering a culture of safety awareness among employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety engineering and industrial hygiene, along with excellent project management skills. Join a company that values diversity and offers flexible benefits, including a 401(k) plan and tuition reimbursement, all while prioritizing work-life balance and employee development.

Benefits

401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Time Off

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing process experience focusing on safety and health.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and manufacturing safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage ES&H Department and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safety training programs.
• Implement safety initiatives and maintain safety inspections.

Skills

Occupational Safety and Health

Industrial Hygiene

Safety Engineering

Project Management

OSHA Standards Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Velocity Safety Software

ENVIRON Environmental Compliance Database

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s safety, health, and environmental policies and standards. The EHS Manager will oversee all Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) activities for our large, special-order engineered manufacturing facility located in Marshalltown, Iowa. Emerson offers generous benefits, flexible work schedules, and is committed to a diverse workforce!

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

1. Manage ES&H Department and Medical Department.
2. Maintain regulatory compliance for OSHA-required regulations, IDNR, City of Marshalltown, and Emerson Corporate Standards.
3. Review and implement revisions of ESH processes, guidelines, programs, and policies; communicate/train plant personnel.
4. Supervise Velocity Safety Software system and ENVIRON Environmental Compliance database.
5. Complete risk assessments for machine guarding.
6. Recommend safety initiatives, solutions, and compliance programs to management.
7. Develop, coordinate, and facilitate ES&H communications and training programs for OSHA requirements, BBS, and general safety awareness.
8. Maintain monthly safety and health inspections/internal audits and address open action items.
9. Conduct Industrial Hygiene exposure assessments, sampling, and communicate results.
10. Identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards; develop and implement processes, JHAs/SOPs, work procedures, and training.
11. Participate actively in safety/environmental and security teams.
12. Assist Environmental Engineer with air, waste, wastewater, stormwater, EPCRA, and SARA compliance, monitoring, and reporting.
13. Implement Emerson Operation Excellence Safety and Environmental Compliance Audits, and self-assessments; work to improve ratings.
14. Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including company personnel, unions, and government officials.

Who You Are:

You handle tough issues proactively, consider all relevant factors, and use appropriate decision-making principles. You understand that different situations may require different approaches and you partner with others to achieve goals.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing process experience, with a focus on safety and health risk identification.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and manufacturing safety practices.
• Experience with Industrial Hygiene testing and standards.
• Project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• ASP or CSP certification.
• Strong analytical skills, including root cause analysis techniques.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and ambitious.

Our Offer To You:

We support a diverse workforce with flexible, competitive benefits including a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, family formation benefits, paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. We prioritize work-life balance with flexible time off and inclusive policies.

At Emerson, we foster a culture of valuing and respecting diverse perspectives, which drives innovation and solutions for our customers. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and invite you to learn more about our Culture & Values and Diversity initiatives.

Our training programs focus on comprehensive development from onboarding to leadership, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, project management, and on-the-job learning.

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