Environmental Health and Safety Site Leader

Paycom - ATS; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking an EHS Site Leader to drive day-to-day safety leadership at our Watertown site. You will partner with local leadership to implement EHS procedures, conduct assessments, and develop action plans to improve safety performance and environmental controls.

The role requires 3–5 years in EHS management within manufacturing, a BS in a related field, and CSP/OHST preferred. You will lead training, audits, and records management, with travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in EHS management.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline.
• Must have mathematical skills, reasoning ability, and analytical skillset.
• Professional certifications: CSP, OHST, or similar preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal/State regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA).
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work in teams and build relationships with leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong visible daily presence in functional work areas to promote safe behaviors.
• Guide and direct EHS programs at employee, supervisor, and management levels.
• Evaluate facility EHS conditions, identify risks, and develop action plans.
• Perform incident investigations and assist in corrective actions.
• Conduct job hazard analyses and recommend preventive actions.
• Develop and deliver training on EHS programs, including new employee orientation.
• Analyze and maintain EHS records and metrics using Gensuite.
• Lead worker injury management as part of workers' comp program.
• Manage hazardous waste and coordinate disposal.
• Chair safety committees/councils.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety or related

Tools

Gensuite

Job description

Reporting directly to the EHS Regional Manager, the EHS Site Leader role is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of their assigned site and will work to create and enforce a culture of safety within our organization. Partnering with the local leadership teams in implementing EHS procedures, policies, as well as conducting site assessments, the position will develop and implement action plans that drive closure of open issues and improvements resulting in improved safety performance and environmental controls.The role will develop, implement, and evaluate EHS policies and procedures. They will provide authority and leadership with respect to the running of the site EHS programs including the development of strategies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company standards to improve safety and reduce/eliminate EHS related business risks.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvide strong visible and active daily presence in the functional work areas to observe operations and to work with employees to achieve safe behaviors and operations.Provide daily guidance and direction in EHS programs at the employee / supervisor and management level to ensure a common and effective approach.Evaluate the facility EHS related conditions and identify risks and develop appropriate action plans.Perform incident investigations and assist in corrective actions.Conduct job hazard analysis and recommend preventative/corrective action where hazards exist.Develop and deliver training to employees on EHS programs, including new employee orientation.Analyze and maintain EHS records, metrics and systems and reporting performance using Gensuite software management program.Lead worker injury management response as part of the workers compensation program.Manage hazardous waste (waste profiles, and coordinate disposal)Serve as chair on safety committees/councilsPerform other related duties as assigned.3-5 years of experience in EHS management. Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing environments.Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline.Must have mathematical skills, reasoning ability, and analytical skillset.Professional certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST) or similar is preferredExtensive knowledge of Federal/State regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA).Strong interpersonal skills: must work well in teams and be able to develop relationships with various levels of leadership.Must be proficient in use of Microsoft office suite.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIESFlexible to work overtime as needed to meet schedule deadlines.Flexible to change and open to constructive feedback.Able to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload.Leadership capability with perseverance and influence as an agent for change.Ability to travel (up to 25%).