Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Location:

XL Specialized Trailers, 1086 South 3rd St., Manchester, Iowa 52057

• Plan, design, implement and evaluate health and safety management programs and processes to promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all appropriate laws, regulations, and standards at a manufacturing facility with assembly and other industrial operations.
• Walk the manufacturing floor on a regular basis to establish EHS presence and provide support.
• Perform regular audits on the manufacturing floor, including equipment, machinery, and work systems.
• Observe EHS regulations, wear all required safety equipment, encourage safe working practices, correct obvious hazards immediately or report them to the proper personnel.
• Prepare strategic and tactical plans as required to meet goals around compliance and injury reduction.
• Analyze appropriate health and safety metrics to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Establish and manage processes for periodic inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action assurance.
• Manage processes for workers compensation case management and return to work programs.
• Establish, maintain and deliver safety education and training for all employees.
• Act as a liaison with external regulatory agencies and safety suppliers.
• Ensure collaboration with engineering to reduce process risk and improve ergonomics.
• In addition, you will report directly to the Sr Director of Human Resources and will be a member of the Extended Leadership Team.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5+ years of EHS management experience, specifically within a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting.
• Continuous Improvement skills to determine root cause and conduct trend analysis of incidents.
• Knowledge of governmental/agency regulatory requirements or legislation, occupational health principles, occupational safety programs, and ergonomic principles, with the ability to apply to workplace environments.
• Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, training abilities, and conflict resolution.
• Understanding of occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, and ergonomic principles.
• Knowledge of worker's compensation laws and regulations.

• Proven history of delivering sustainable safety improvements.
• Curiosity, Positive Attitude, Growth Mindset thinking.
• Friendly and engaging personality.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to climb ladders, enter confined spaces, and work at elevated heights for inspections.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Primarily in a manufacturing factory environment.
• Frequent exposure to noise, heat, and hazardous material.
• Some travel may be required.

• Free Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee AND dependents!
• 12 Paid Holidays
  -including your birthday!
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
• Monthly profit-sharing bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.