Environmental & Safety Manager
Company: Norris Cylinder Company
Primary Location: 521 Green Cove Road SE, Huntsville, AL 35803 USA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time
Function: Environmental, Health & Safety
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Job Summary
Spearhead thedevelopment, implementation, and monitoring of innovative EHS strategies,policies, and programs that align with our commitment to sustainabledevelopment. This role is crucial in fostering a culture of safety andenvironmental stewardship across our manufacturing operations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Leadership in EHS Initiatives: Drive theimplementation of comprehensive environmental and safety policies and practicesto ensure a proactive approach to compliance and risk management.
- Performance Auditing: Conduct thoroughaudits, analyze performance metrics, and prepare reports for external clientsand regulatory bodies, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Management System Development: Overseethe creation and enhancement of our Environmental and Safety Management System(ESMS) to promote continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Utilizeexceptional customer service skills to cultivate effective workingrelationships with employees, management, and the community, ensuring clearcommunication of EHS policies and practices.
- Compliance Oversight: Ensure that allemployees and contractors adhere to environmental and safety regulationsthrough regular monitoring and training programs.
- Loss Control Programs: Establish anddirect comprehensive loss control initiatives, leveraging management techniquesto enhance employee engagement in safety protocols and training.
- Training and Development: Equipmanagement and supervisory personnel with the knowledge to implement properindustrial accident reporting procedures and conduct thorough accidentinvestigations to mitigate future risks.
- Safety Council Coordination: Lead theSafety Council and Safety Improvement Task Force, fostering employeeparticipation in creating a safe workplace.
- Inspection and Follow-Up: Superviseroutine safety inspections and ensure timely corrective actions based onfindings, promoting a culture of accountability.
- Emergency Response Management: Leadresponse efforts for emergencies related to environmental and safety concerns,ensuring preparedness and effective resolution.
- Environmental Stewardship: Oversee allaspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmentalhealth, and renewable energy initiatives, ensuring alignment with bestpractices.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor’s degree inenvironmental science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or arelated field; a Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, CSP)is a plus.
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years ofrelevant experience in environmental health and safety, with at least 7 yearsin an EH&S leadership role.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in EHS management software and tools; strong analyticalskills to interpret data and trends.
Communication Skills:
Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, able to presentcomplex information clearly and persuasively.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to navigate both office andindustrial environments, engage in active problem-solving, and perform dutiesrequiring physical mobility, such as inspecting facilities.
Must possess the mental acuity toanalyze policies, write comprehensive reports, and communicate effectively withvarious stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time)
- Retirement Program
- Other Voluntary Benefits