Manager, EHS

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The Regional Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and refining all EHS procedures & programs in accordance with regulatory and corporate EHS requirements to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. This position works closely with the operations team on safety and environmental targets and objectives within the PARTS division.  The EHS Manager provides support to all AGCO-Parts sites located within North America, and LATAM but primarily works out of our largest and most active facility in Batavia, IL   Your Impact   Advise all levels of management and safety subcommittees on EHS matters.

Provide environmental and safety expertise to line organizations in areas such as environmental compliance reporting, ergonomics, electrical safety, machine guarding, confined space entry, and lock-out/tag-out. Review associated incident and injury data, and conduct follow up interviews and investigations.  Organize and present findings to business units, local management, and corporate personnel. Coordinate environmental plans and ensure compliance with programs such as air quality, storm water, hazardous materials, business plans, pollution prevention, and spill plans.

Coordinate internal onsite audits/site inspections/ training to ensure compliance with permits and programs.  Coordinate facility workers’ compensation program including return to work program. Work in conjunction with plant engineering to maintain all safety systems such as fire detection and suppression, egress, plant security, and parking. Manage emergency response capabilities. Oversee all incidents and near miss investigations.  Review and approve the proposed introduction of new chemicals, equipment, and processes to the site.

Provide input to site managers by identifying and tracking appropriate safety metrics and assessing performance. Provide guidance to assigned units by participating in capital project reviews consistent with the level of EHS expertise needed. Facilitate the implementation and sharing of programs, procedures, tools, and successfully demonstrated practices.  Participate in the review of new projects, sites, and research initiatives to ensure proper implementation of company EHS programs and policies, provide EHS consulting services to operations and business units.

Review and interpret new and proposed regulations for applicability, develop associated implementation and training programs and procedures. Participate in professional industry groups to further develop individual capabilities and to benchmark company activities.  Your Experience and qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an EHS related technical, scientific, or engineering discipline   5+ years working in an EHS role within an industrial manufacturing environment, (such as welding, machining, break-press, laser cutting and industrial assembly), with at least 250+ staff  5+ years in an EHS role that includes developing and implementing OSHA safety training policies and procedures on topics including machine guarding, lock-out/tag-out, confined space entry, hazard communication, fall protection, personal protective equipment (PPE), accident investigation, ergonomics, and electrical safety procedures.
5+ years of experience working with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for general industry within an industrial manufacturing environment, including the aptitude to read, interpret, and…