Manager, EHS

Benchmark Electronics; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Leader to oversee EHS programs across the division, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. The role acts as a consultant across divisions as needed and drives safety training and incident investigations.

You will manage workers' compensation processes, return-to-work programs, and maintain detailed records and reports while leading environmental compliance efforts, including OSHA logs and EPCRA reporting.

Qualifications

• 4 year technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management.
• 5+ years of environmental, health and safety experience; 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated confidentiality and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees environmental, health, safety programs, and related trainings for the division.
• Performs scheduled safety, environmental and ISO-14001 audits/inspections.
• Handles workers' comp issues and return-to-work processes, participates in case management meetings.
• Leads safety committees, conducts accident investigations and maintains reports.

Skills

EHS management

Training delivery

ISO-14001 audits

Incident investigations

Leadership

Communication

Education

4 year technical degree preferred or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

WebEx conferencing

Job description

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary

Oversees Environmental, Health/Wellness and Safety programs, Worker's Compensation and work and non-work related Return to Work programs at the division level to meet State, Federal, Local and Company policies and procedures. May acts as a consultant for Corporate or other Divisions as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage or conduct all environmental, health and safety related training and ensure the safety of all co-workers
• Perform scheduled plant safety, environmental and ISO-14001 inspection/audits
• Handle work related injuries, workers' compensation issues and work related/non-work related return to work programs; Participate in case management meetings and may provide documentation and testimony in litigation cases
• Regularly conduct work area ergonomics reviews and advise coworkers on proper work methods
• Develop and maintain EHS programs; Maintain detailed records on all medical related activities or coworkers for complete and accurate records, reports, analysis or legal documentation
• Responsible for all required EHS, including OSHA 300 logs, BLS Surveys, EPCRA Tier 2, and EPA Form R reports
• Lead Safety Committee and First Responders and their activities, conduct accident investigations and maintain associated reports and prevention programs
• Administer and coordinate division drug testing or pre-employment medical screening to meet company or customer requirements
• Lead the hazardous waste program and those assisting in maintaining hazardous waste
• Assist in audits, maintain all records relating to workers' compensation or environmental programs and analysis of OSHA and/or environmental laws to ensure compliance
• Establish medical policies and procedures and may act as a consultant for other divisions as necessary
• Maintain contact with employees under hospitalization or those at home recuperating from illness or job-related injuries; Follow all medical cases through to the resolution

Qualifications

• Understanding of the total business operation to include material procurement, order entry, forecasting, manufacturing, invoicing, customer returns, inventory levels, and on time delivery.
• Demonstrated confidentiality
• Ability to support an all shift production atmosphere
• Demonstrate effective presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to travel to other sites as requested
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills including ability to effectively coach and mentor employees at all levels.
• Enthusiastic and motivational communicator with multi-cultural experience.
• Demonstrates effective customer interface skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence individuals, internally and externally, across all levels, functions and geographies.
• Collaborate and influence cross functional peer leaders in order to obtain support for process improvements
• Solid financial understanding, risk analysis ability, relationship building and project management.
• Use of discretion with the ability to gain trust of business leaders and others to discuss and respond to sensitive and business critical issues.
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills.

Other Information

• 4 year technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management; 5+ years of environmental, health and safety experience; 3+ years in a leadership role.

Geographical Location: Alabama:Huntsville

Physical Location: Huntsville, AL

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1630

Full Time

In our innovative environment, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Safety-Sensitive Position and Drug Testing Notice: This position is classified as safety-sensitive because impairment while performing job duties could pose a significant risk of harm. Where permitted by applicable law or required by federal regulation, Benchmark will conduct a pre-employment drug screen Benchmark maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and may conduct reasonable-suspicion and post-incident testing in accordance with applicable law.

Export Control: This position may involve access to information, technology, or materials that are regulated under U.S. export control laws. Employment in this role may be contingent upon verification that you qualify as a U.S. Person under federal regulations. U.S. Persons include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. If a candidate does not qualify as a U.S. Person, Benchmark will evaluate the position requirements and applicable legal restrictions to determine whether employment can proceed. In some cases, Benchmark may be unable to move forward with an application due to export control requirements.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail].