EHS Manager

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Lansing, MItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-27549
** JOB DESCRIPTION
**** BASIC FUNCTION:
*** Coordinates the facility plant(s) in various health and safety practices and programs designed to safeguard all employees in a working environment that is conducive to their well-being
* Recommends and spearheads specific actions to ensure that the plant complies with all federal, state, provincial, and local laws related to the health and safety of employees
* Administers the plant’s risk management program designed to minimize physical and financial exposure resulting from potential, alleged, or actual on-the-job injuries
** SPECIFIC DUTIES:
*** Becomes thoroughly familiar with and recommends action to keep the plant in compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, local, and provincial health and safety laws
* Apprises the Plant Manager and Human Resources Manager of all safety related problems
* Directs and serves as Advisor of the Plant Safety Committee
* Conducts or assists in plant 5S and safety inspections.  Coordinates corrective action programs relative to safety for the purpose of orienting new employees and updating those on current roll
* Assists in accident investigation, assures that proper reports are completed, and recommends corrective action
* Schedules, monitors, and recommends action based on pre-employment, return-to-work, and periodic physical examinations
* Schedules and facilitates necessary safety and environmental audits.  Records any required corrective actions and ensures actions are implemented to provide resolution to issues/concerns that are identified.
* Establishes, maintains, staffs, and stocks the plant’s first aid facility.  Provides first aid treatment for on-the-job illness or injury when present.  Sees that properly trained people are available to render first aid on other shifts.  Maintains first aid treatment records, reports, and standing orders.
* Purchases, distributes, and monitors the use and assures the operability of safety medical supplies and equipment
* Establishes and maintains confidential employee medical, workers’ compensation, and health insurance records/files
* Keeps up to date on the latest safety procedures and equipment by membership in appropriate organization(s), attendance at pertinent seminars, and reading professional journals
* Prepares/maintains a safety policy and procedure manual and standing orders
* Coordinates wellness programs
* Provides information for monthly measurables
* Administers drug testing
* Communicates with and assists the plant’s Workers’ Compensation serving agent in the investigation and administration of workers’ compensation claims
* Maintains liaison with company-retained physicians, schedules physical examination, and coordinates medical report for work-related illnesses or injuries
* Coordinates the processing and payment of all indemnity lost
-time claims under workers’ compensation
* Maintains contact with all employees absent from work with job-related or non-job-related conditions
* Identifies and offers modified, alternate, or rehab duty as appropriate
* Coordinates the Work Conditioning program
* Maintain reports, and analyzes information relative to workers’ compensation costs so as to minimize costs and properly administer the plan’s Penalty and Refund Adjustment Program where applicable
* Performs a review with the Plant Controller of the plant workers’ compensation loss reports.
* Reviews discrepancies with the plant’s workers’ compensation claims administrator
* Qualification Requirements:
* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** Education Required & Preferred:
*** University Degree
* Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
** Experience Required & Preferred:
*** Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
* Familiar with Microsoft Access
* Minimum of two years’…