Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety

Heska; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pet care is looking for an Environmental Health and Safety Manager in Des Moines. In this role, you will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, manage safety programs, and conduct employee training. This position offers the opportunity to lead initiatives that promote safety and well-being in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions and supports a healthy workplace culture.

Benefits

Company Paid Life Insurance with AD&D

Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Insurance

Retirement Plan 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth + Company Match

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays)

Training and Development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Occupational Safety or Environmental.
• Ability to evaluate health and safety risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor health and safety programs.
• Conduct routine safety inspections.
• Manage storage and disposal of hazardous waste.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental regulations

OSHA experience

Excellent communication skills

Safety training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Biology, or related field

Job description

The Environmental Health and Safety Manager will develop, monitor, and evaluate health, environmental, and safety programs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations; provide specialized technical expertise in radioactive waste, biological and chemical safety, occupational safety and hygiene, environmental programs and ergonomics.

Heska is dedicated to quality pet care. Through innovation, invention, and strategic partnerships with worldwide leaders in diagnostics and treatments, Heska provides the benefits of the latest generation technologies to veterinarians. Heska’s range of complete blood diagnostic solutions include biochemistry, hematology, coagulation, immunoassay, heartworm, as well as other assays. Heska is at the forefront of high definition digital radiology and ultrasound for small and large animals and is a leader in point of care telecytology with a team of experienced clinical pathology specialists. Heska offers complete allergy solutions from testing and interpretation to immunotherapeutic options.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop, monitor, and evaluate occupational health and safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Manage and perform annual audits and periodic inspections / evaluations of work environment to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Act as primary contact with Worker’s Compensation insurance carrier, and coordinate EHS programs with requirements of insurance carrier, to include the investigations of incidents and exposures.
• Responsible for EHS related reports to regulatory agencies including, but not limited to, OSHA log, EPA Tier II, SPCC, DNR waste disposal reports, etc.
• Coordinate, manage and facilitate programs, including, but not limited to, biological safety and security, occupational safety, environmental programs, hazardous waste, and ergonomics.
• Train employees in Hazard Communication, Chemical Hygiene, Blood borne Pathogen, Biological Safety, Ergonomics, Office Safety, and other areas as required by local, state, and federal regulations and internal processes.
• Manage the environmental safety program and supervise the investigations of incidents and exposures.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of the facility and monitor employee compliance with the safety program.
• Manage storage and disposal of hazardous and other special waste.
• Remain current on federal, state, and local regulations concerning environmental health and safety.
• Escort auditors and oversee activities associated with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory audits related to safety, health, environment, and security.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on hazardous materials used in the workplace. Generate and update MSDS on products produced on site, as needed.
• Write and implement, in coordination with the senior management team, standard operating procedures related to the EHS function.
• Responsible for applying for and maintaining EHS related permits.
• Manage and coordinate personal protection equipment (PPE) programs including safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, etc.
• Evaluate, maintain, and purchase personal protective equipment for the facility.
• Act as primary contact with local emergency service providers and disaster planning agencies.
• Responsible for conducting periodic drills for fire and tornado.
• Implement cost-effective solutions to EHS issues.
• Provide key support in the development and monitoring of the EHS budget.
• Evaluate new operations, equipment, products, and chemicals for safety requirements.
• Coordinate employee medical health screening and reporting.
• Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all location-based OSHA recordkeeping and reporting obligations.
• Records all work-related injuries and illnesses for covered establishments reviewing incident reports on an annual basis and completes annual summaries
• Ensures all location incident reports, logs, annual summaries and other related docs are saved in a centralized location

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Biology, Chemistry, or related field required.
• Ability to assess and evaluate environmental, health and safety exposures and risks
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues who possess varying degrees of EHS subject matter knowledge
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Occupational Safety and / or Environmental in a manufacturing environment or other relevant / applicable industry or agency

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
• OSHA, EPA, USDA and FDA experience.
• Working knowledge of hazardous waste, biological hazards and infectious agents.
• Ability to deal with multiple priorities, self-starter who works well with minimal supervision.
• Proficient computer skills that include knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact one on one or in a group.
• Experience in developing and conducting employee safety training programs.
• First Aid / CPR training required.
• Must be able to operate and train on forklifts, respirator fit testing, lockout / tagout, confined spaces, and other required programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Must be able to 50 lbs. occasionally; lift up to 20 lbs. above head; push / pull up to 40 lbs.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift self into and out of production fermenters, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking.
• Perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time.
• Wear personal safety protection as required including hair, eye, face, foot protection, wear respirator.
• Bend at the waist and twist torso from side to side.
• Good hand-eye coordination; good hand dexterity; full range of motion with arms; climbing ladders or steps; balance; lifting; use hands to grasp, screw or unscrew caps; talk / hear; see; smell; vibration.
• Exposure to hazardous waste; fumes / airborne particles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Typical manufacturing work environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Heska is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Heska has a generous benefits package available to employees!

• Company Paid Life Insurance with AD&D
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Insurance
• Employee Paid Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Retirement Plan 401(k) Traditional and / or Roth + Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training and Development

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Environmental Health And Safety Manager • Des Moines, IA, US