Sr. EHS Leader

Insight Global; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement account access with employer matching

Paid sick leave and paid time off

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an EHS Leader to oversee health and safety for multiple manufacturing plants in Centerville, Iowa. This role involves compliance with safety regulations and driving initiatives for a positive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Environment, Health & Safety and relevant experience in manufacturing. Remote work is not applicable as this position requires on-site management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety role in manufacturing.
• 2+ years of experience in OSHA, EPA reporting.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of Health and Safety policies and programs.
• Audit sites for compliance with Health and Safety programs.
• Investigate incidents and ensure follow-up on safety compliance.

Skills

Experience in Environmental Health and Safety

Leadership skills

Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations

Safety culture advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EHS or related field

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Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $44.00/hr

Duration: 12 months

Compensation: $40/hr to $44/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an EHS Leader who can provide leadership in the areas of Health & Safety for two (2) manufacturing plants (Centerville and Keosauqua, Iowa), totaling approximately 500 full-time and contract employees. Ensures compliance with all relevant federal and state health and safety laws. Works with local leadership to foster a culture of accountability around safety. Ensures health and safety standards are clearly defined and communicated throughout the organization. Implements a disciplined process for safety reviews and action planning to proactively address safety concerns.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

• Drive the effective and consistent implementation of Health and Safety policies and programs by actively engaging and influencing leadership teams and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with Operations and site management to ensure initiatives are properly aligned and executed throughout the region to meet or exceed safety performance goals.
• Audit sites for compliance with Health and Safety programs and processes
• Review accident and injury data, to identify the needs for new or modified occupational safety programs.
• Continuously engage the workforce to ensure needs and compliance are met; enforce safe behaviors and a positive safety culture.
• Provide continuous support and guidance to facility personnel to maintain a safe work environment that is consistent with the company’s policies and provincial/federal regulations.
• Evaluate employee safety behavior and performance to ensure training programs are effective.
• Drive the implementation of site and corporate health and safety initiatives and ensure the workforce is trained to identify hazards, manage risk, and utilize safe work practices.
• Responsible for incident and injury investigations, mitigation, and interactions with injured employees, including reporting to regulatory agencies and follow-up/close-out investigations.
• Evaluate hazardous conditions and behaviors/practices, and develop controls and guidance to eliminate.
• Periodically perform safety and engagement plant walks, providing safety coaching and feedback to operations.
• Manage the company’s Workers’ Compensation program.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related safety-focused degree program.
• 5+ years of experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety role in manufacturing
• 2+ years of experience in OSHA, EPA, reporting

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Quality Assurance
• Industries
• Manufacturing

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