Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Summary

The purpose of this position is to plan, direct, and implement organizational safety and environmental programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Develop and implement policies, programs, training, procedures, and work instructions for safety, environmental compliance, and ISO 14001 standards to ensure conformity with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee regulatory compliance for air emissions, stormwater, hazardous waste, and chemical management in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Report plant safety and environmental performance to YKK AP Japan. Serve as a standing member of the YKK AP Environmental Compliance Committee.
• Represent the division in community or industry safety groups, environmental programs, and during regulatory inspections.
• Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in workplace safety practices, fire prevention, hazardous materials handling, and compliance with environmental policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing safety culture through employee engagement, near‑miss reporting, and proactive hazard identification.
• Inspect the facility to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventive measures, and follow up to ensure implementation.
• Lead investigations of accidents and injuries, ensure development and follow‑up of corrective action plans, and cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for hearings, lawsuits, and insurance cases.
• Control and report waste streams monthly.
• Manage the recycle program for raw materials and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain safety documentation, prepare, and submit required reports to regulatory agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of related experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.

The physical demands described here represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and is expected to use proper lifting techniques at all times. Specific vision abilities required for this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.

10% travel.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the job and the responsibilities to be performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. YKK AP America Inc. reserves the right to add or remove duties or otherwise modify this job description at any time in its sole discretion.

Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is at‑will. Nothing in this job description is intended to create a contract of employment, guarantee employment for any definite period of time, or otherwise modify the at‑will nature of employment with the Company. The essential functions of this position are set forth in the above job description and may be subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

To qualify for this position, an employee or applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. YKK AP America Inc. The Company prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce. YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E‑Verify program as required by law.

Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is conditioned upon successfully completing a criminal background check and a negative drug test consistent with state and federal law.