Multisite EHS Manager

Multisite EHS Manager

Our well-established client is looking for an EHS Manager at their manufacturing facility. This leadership role will collaborate with all levels of the facility to drive EHS excellence across 2 sites. The ideal candidate would have 5 plus years in a manufacturing setting. This is a boots on the ground leadership role driving the EHS culture and programs. Our client is looking for a passionate EHS professional that is self-driven and can work independently across 2 facilities.

The Environmental, Health & Safety Manager has the responsibility for managing the Environmental, Health & Safety programs at the assigned facilities.

• Monitor and assist the facility with compliance of all applicable company environmental, safety and health standards as well as all federal, state and local regulations.
• Develop compliance plans for air and water permits.
• Manage WPDES permits.
• Oversee and maintain compliance with PSM programs in cooperation with site managers including engineers, maintenance supervisor, plant manager and production manager.
• Work cooperatively with outside consultants.
• Work with the highest ethical standard for legal compliance and demonstrate a true passion for employee safety.
• Manage plant safety, health and loss prevention programs.
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure that occupational safety and health standards are maintained throughout the facility. Utilize IH equipment to determine employee’s exposures to noise and air contaminants.
• Perform fit testing for respirator users.
• Maintain all required environmental, health & safety program records and legal documents.
• Regularly inspect plant for unsafe conditions as they relate to equipment, process, and facility.
• Actively participate with the plant management team to develop corrective actions for identified risks.
• Track corrective actions to completion in accordance with the facility corrective action tracking program.
• Professionally train, counsel and advise personnel on all identified safety risks, and establish a proactive approach to providing a safe working environment for everyone at the plant.
• Conduct new employee EHS orientations.
• Lead and oversee the monthly EHS training program.
• Schedule and assist the plant with having monthly safety committee meetings.
• In cooperation with area managers and first-line supervisors investigate all injuries, environmental releases and serious near misses.
• Immediately report all injuries, environmental releases and serious near misses to the Plant Manager. Submit a written notification of all injuries, environmental releases, and serious near misses to the corporate EHS department using the RCI reporting program.
• Complete a first report of injury with Workers Compensation Carrier if required for a workplace injury.
• Monitor return to work instructions given by health care provider and advise area managers and supervisors on appropriate return-to-work activities.
• Manage all site workers’ compensation claims.
• Under the direction of the Corporate Director of EHS, participate in special assignments as they relate to corporate EHS audits, new facility pre-startup safety reviews, and EHS training programs.
• Actively participate in all safety activities that take place at the facility including safety observations, inspections, training, audits, and incident investigations.
• Lead the site Safety / GMP audit team comprised of QA, maintenance and production.
• Develop working relationships with outside regulators including fire, police, wastewater, and WDNR officials.

$95,000 - $125,000

Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Environmental, Health, and Occupational Safety or related field
• ASP, CSP, CIH or other related certificates preferred
• 5-7 years’ work experience in a manufacturing setting working with environmental, health and safety programs
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of computer software applications
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DNR regulations

If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Jennifer Wojcik at