Environmental Health & Safety Mananger

ZipRecruiter; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an EHS Manager to oversee environmental safety and compliance programs. This role requires excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, along with a strong background in safety practices, ideally within food manufacturing. The EHS Manager will work closely with operations to enhance safety culture and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a safety department, preferably food manufacturing.
• Formal training in air conditioning, electrical, or mechanical trades.
• Ability to maintain accuracy under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of environmental and safety compliance programs.
• Conduct compliance audits and inspections.
• Collaborate with various departments to foster a safety-conscious environment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Summary:

1. Oversees and manages all aspects of environmental, safety, and compliance programs, partnering with the health services department. Responsibilities include permitting, training, inspections, incident investigations, reports, workers' compensation claims, recordkeeping, and documentation control.
2. Serves as the subject matter expert for all safety-related programs.
3. Reports to the EHS Manager and collaborates with the utilities manager and director of engineering to ensure compliance.
4. Ensures the assistant EHS manager implements safety programs and activities, and educates the plant workforce on EHS responsibilities and training, with support from EHS coordinators.
5. Reports safety metrics to the executive team weekly and monthly.
6. Manages workplace risk analysis, evaluates safety programs and processes, and implements improvements to enhance the plant safety culture.
7. Develops positive working relationships with operations and other departments to foster a safety-conscious environment.
8. Performs compliance audits as required.
9. Maintains knowledge of necessary permits for the facility.
10. Participates in meetings with insurance brokers and provides relevant information.
11. Manages the monthly safety budget.
12. Maintains knowledge of OSHA regulations.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Exercise good judgment and self-control.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, a positive attitude, integrity, and honesty.
• Formal training in trades such as air conditioning, electrical, or mechanical trades.
• Strong human relations skills to interact effectively with employees across the organization.
• Mechanical aptitude with at least one year of maintenance trade experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum high school diploma; associates or higher degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience working in a safety department, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Ability to maintain accuracy under deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Key Points:

• Maintain a professional attitude and treat others with respect.
• Good customer relations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Teamwork is essential.
• Attention to detail.