Environmental Health & Safety Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent in this position overall responsibility is to develop, execute and lead improvements to environmental, health and safety programs to ensure that the company provides a safe and secure workplace for employees and the products that we produce. Lead and engage in all aspects of occupational safety, health, and environmental systems.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Identify gaps in the existing health, safety and environmental system and outline methodology to eliminate gaps. Develop, update and create programs to ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., Job Hazard Analysis, Personal Protective Equipment, Lock Out-Tag Out).
• Ensure all safety training for employees is compliant to regulations and laws.
• Responsible for the completion, distribution, and organization of regulatory and company safety/environmental reports and information.
• Conduct regular audits of facility to evaluate equipment, physical facilities, operation techniques and procedures. Responsible for conducting site reviews, writing audit/review reports, review findings and making recommendations to management. Investigate and evaluate new safety equipment for appropriateness.
• Develop and implement specific training for new procedures and tasks. Prepare and educate employees on Job Safety Analyses as needed.
• Manage safety committee including continuous training and education for all members.
• Maintain plant Safety Data Sheets (SDS) program and facilitate development of programs that empower employee participation in all areas.
• Work with Facilities Coordinator concerning contractor and vendor safety.
• Increase and encourage safety awareness among all employees.
• Responsible for complying with customer environmental requirements including RoHS, REACH, and conflict minerals.
• Work collaboratively with the Planning Team to develop company environmental targets, goals, and objectives, and implement action plans to achieve these goals.
• Provide new-hire safety orientations and develop materials for presentations.
• Develop and coordinate "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
• Develop, maintain and/or update emergency response plans or procedures.
• Maintain inventory of hazardous materials or hazardous waste using waste tracking systems in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state regulations.
• Work closely with certifying agencies to maintain ISO 14001 certification.
• Handle confidential information with complete security.
• Adhere to EMS and IATF 16949 Policies and Procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Provide strategic leadership for EHS program development to achieve cultural permanence site-specific performance objectives and program implementation goals.
• Maintain understanding and knowledge of current applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies.
• Coordinate and conduct the injury review process to determine and correct root cause.
• Lead and manage the implementation of injury reduction efforts.
• Track and report operational safety performance.
• Support the environmental functions of the business as warranted/assigned.
  • Maintain reporting requirements for the environmental calendar.
  • Conduct training for applicable environmental regulation issues as needed.
• Conduct safety training programs for all levels of the organization.
• Provide leadership and facilitation and drive for a sustained plant safety committee.
• Function as emergency coordinator. Develop and drive emergency response and business continuity initiatives.
• Lead the operation to best practices and best-in-class EHS results.
• Assist the organization by participating in special…