Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager: Collins Bus

Forest River Bus, LLC; Hutchinson (KS); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest River Bus, LLC in South Hutchinson, Kansas, is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for Collins Bus to drive a culture of EHS excellence, ensure regulatory compliance across OSHA, EPA, and related standards, and reduce risk in a manufacturing environment.

You will develop, implement, and monitor EHS systems and initiatives, promote employee engagement, lead investigations, training, and data analysis to trend performance, and partner with local leadership to sustain

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of EPA/OSHA/NFPA standards and regulations.
• Ability to gather and analyze data to drive performance improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead, train, and influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Comfort with conducting investigations and interpreting EHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and promote EHS excellence programs to boost awareness and accountability.
• Develop strategies for injury prevention, risk management, and compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Create and deliver strategic EHS training for stakeholders.
• Develop EHS and sustainability metrics and track performance trends.
• Provide technical EHS support for incidents, ergonomics, and regulatory interpretation.
• Communicate EHS plans and outcomes to educate employees and leaders.
• Coach teams to participate in environmental, safety, and education programs.
• Assess facilities and processes to identify gaps and corrective actions.
• Coordinate waste management activities with licensed vendors per regulations.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain EHS plans and drill/ preparedness activities.
• Participate in and lead EHS committees.

Skills

EHS regulations

Problem solving

Communication

Training programs

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Ethics & integrity

Decision making

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, safety sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, or related field

Job description

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager: Collins Bus

Summary

Title : Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager: Collins Bus

Location :

City, State : South Hutchinson, Kansas

Description

Job Summary: The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for cultivating a healthy and accident‑free workplace by driving a culture of EHS excellence that embraces EHS and sustainability principles, leading industry practices, and governing regulations. The ability to be a role model and influence employee awareness, engagement, and accountability is a critical requirement of this position. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring EHS systems and initiatives to manage risk and drive continuous and sustainable improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement and promote the corporate EHS Excellence system to increase employee awareness, engagement, and accountability to drive continuous improvement and business performance.
• Create strategies for the development and execution of programs, policies, and procedures that address occupational injury and illness prevention, risk management, compliance assurance, and environmental protection based on governing regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.), best practice standards (ANSI, NFPA, ACGIH, etc.), data analysis and trend tracking.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and requirements including monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Develop and implement strategic training programs that educate stakeholders on EHS policies, procedures, and company standards.
• Develop and track EHS and sustainability metrics to analyze and trend EHS performance and program engagement.
• Provide technical EHS support to stakeholders including, but not limited to, incident investigations, ergonomic assessments, and interpretation of EHS regulations.
• Develop a communication plan that includes key messages and creative delivery methods to educate employees and raise awareness of EHS policies and procedures and their impact and relationship to the business and operations.
• Coach and mentor stakeholders to promote active participation and ownership in the implementation of environmental, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and related regulatory and educational programs.
• Conduct EHS assessments of the physical environment and EHS programs and processes to identify gaps and provide corrective/preventive action recommendations.
• Coordinate waste management (non‑hazardous, hazardous (RCRA), universal, etc.) activities including on‑site waste accumulation and storage, inspections, training, recordkeeping/reporting, shipping, and disposal with licensed and reputable waste management vendors in accordance with all local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain various EHS plans including any associated activities such as establishing response/pollution prevention teams, conducting drills, and operational preparedness.
• Form, facilitate and participate in EHS Committees.
• Develop collaborative relationships with local leadership group, including supervisors, managers, directors, and senior leaders to drive a culture of EHS Excellence.
• Represent the organization in community or industry EHS groups.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A working knowledge of the application of EHS standards and regulations (EPA, OSHA, NFPA, etc.).
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Accurately gathers and analyzes information and data to drive and improve performance; Excellent problem‑solving skills in a team environment; Excellent reasoning skills when dealing with emotional topics and situations.
• Focuses on solving conflict; Maintains confidentiality; Actively listens to others without interruption; Maintains control during emotional situations; Embraces new ideas and change while cultivating a professional EHS culture.
• Speaks clearly, concisely, and persuasively in all types of situations; listens and ensures clarity and understanding; Provides clear, concise, and timely responses to stakeholder comments and questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Demonstrates effective writing skills to convey information clearly and accurately to a variety of audiences; Effectively analyzes and presents data and metrics to provide business value and drive performance; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Develops positive relationships and builds trust with others; Works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks accurately and timely; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Displays willingness to make timely decisions using sound and accurate judgment; Provides reasoning and justification for decisions; Engages appropriate individuals in the decision‑making process.
• A working knowledge of various computer software and word processing programs such as spreadsheets and databases including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, safety sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, or related field.
• 5 - 7 years of EHS Management experience.
• CSP, CHMM, or other related professional certification preferred.

Work Environment/Conditions:

Manufacturing environment and general office space. When working in the plant the following personal protective equipment is required:

• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Safety shoes