Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety - R-551397

Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety - R-551397; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Relocation assistance

Travel reimbursement for interviews

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety in Columbus, NE to lead a team of EHS professionals and drive safety culture across the site.

The role focuses on strategic EHS initiatives, regulatory compliance, and programs to improve EHS performance, with a strong emphasis on incident investigations and root cause analysis. A Bachelor’s in EHS or related field is required, Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of EHS management experience in a large manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of LOTO, Machine Guarding, incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Experience with OSHA PSM and ISO 14001/45001/50001 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of EHS professionals, providing guidance, support and development opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategic EHS initiatives, policies, programs and metrics to improve EHS culture and performance.
• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of critical safety programs (LOTO, Machine Guarding, Powered Industrial Trucks, Electrical Safety, Fall Protection).
• Ensure compliance with all EHS regulations, laws, standards, permits/licenses and company policies.
• Design and deliver training programs to enhance the EHS team's technical skills.

Skills

Leadership

EHS management

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Training & development

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

ISO standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Regulatory permits

Job description

Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety_Columbus, NE_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire

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We've spotted your impressive profile and have an exciting opportunity tailored to your skills and passions.

Position Title: Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Columbus, NE
Base Salary: $145,000 to $155,000 + Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Medical Equipment / Devices
Job Category: Engineering - Environmental and Geological Engineering

Job Description:

Function: EHS

Position Summary:

• Leadership: lead and manage a team of EHS professionals, providing guidance, support and development opportunities.
• Strategic Initiatives: Develop and implement strategic EHS initiatives , policies, programs and metrics to continuously improve the site's EHS culture and performance.
• Technical Expertise:Strong background in critical safety programs, such as LOTO, Machine Guarding, Powered Industrial Trucks, Electrical Safety and Fall Protection in order to coordinate day-to-day implemntation of programs
• Compliance:Ensure compliance with all relevant EHS regulations, laws, standards, permits/licenses and company policies.
• Training and Development:Design and deliver training programs to enhance the technical skills and knowledge of the EHS team.
• Incident Management:Facilitate incident investigations with strong root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Continuous Improvement:Drive continuous improvement in EHS processes and practices through data analysis, audits, and feedback.
• Stakeholder Engagement:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS considerations into operational decisions and projects.
• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred
• Functional Safety Certifications, Certified Safety Specialist, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Six Sigma Green, or Black Belt preferred

Experience:

• Five years of relevant experience in EHS management in a large manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of LOTO, Machine Guarding, incident investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Experience in Medical Device, Chemical, or manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience with OSHA PSM is preferred.
• Experience managing a team in a cross-functional environment is required.
• Knowledge and experience in ISO14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 compliance preferred. Auditor certifications a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor a team - Proficient
• Continuous improvement skills - Proficient
• Experience in managing/handling environmental compliance including reporting and record keeping, environmental permitting for all media, manufacturing operations, regulatory reviews - Proficient
• Presentation skills - Proficient
• Communication and interpersonal skills - Advanced
• Able to administer and interpret OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations - Advanced
• Able to perform compliance assessments and action plans - Advanced
• Handling conflict/mediation skills - Advanced
• Analytical skills - Advanced
• Problem solving skills – Advanced

PCP Level: N/A

For additional details regarding submission eligibility and payment terms, please refer to your contract. Only submissions from agencies with current service contracts in place will be considered.

Skills and Certifications:

• Plant Human Resources Experience

Compensation:

• Full-time
• Benefits - Full
• Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
• Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes

Candidate Details:

• 7+ to 10 years experience
• Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
• Management Experience Required - Yes
• Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
• Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Ideal Candidate:

• Ideal candidate has large manufacturing experience and ability to influence, shift and drive a culture change.
• Site is red flagged for safety. 18 critical injuries this year.
• Experienced in a recovery situation

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Screening Questions:

• How many years of EHS management experience in a large/complex manufacturing environment do you have?
• How many years of hands-on experience with LOTO, Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety, Powered Industrial Trucks and Fall Protection?
• How many years of experience conducting incident investigations, Root Cause Analysis and corrective/preventive actions, particularly in a high-risk or safety-recovery environment?
• How many years of experience with OSHA/EPA/DOT compliance, environmental permitting/reporting, and ISO 14001/45001/50001?
• How many years of EHS team leadership and cross-functional influence do you have, including managing EHS professionals and driving safety-culture change at a plant/site level?
• What is the reason for seeking change from your current role?
• What are your annual base salary expectations (USD)?
• Are you open for Columbus, NE (Onsite):
• Current Location, State with zip code:
• Are you authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship?
• Work authorization for working in USA (USC / GC):