Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety; EHS

Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Atkore currently has an opening for a Senior Manager - Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), reporting to the VP-Operations, PVC Pipe & Conduit, who will support the development and execution of essential cross-segment EHS programs to achieve world-class performance. This position will support functional leadership and top operational leaders within the PVC Pipe & Conduit strategic business unit to ensure compliance and best in class performance across environmental, health and safety.

The role will be based out of one of our PPC plants.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in safety engineering or related engineering/technical field with 8+ years progressive EHS leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in lean manufacturing or a business system-based company is a plus.

• Visit all Strategic Business Unit facilities to conduct safety audits on personnel, equipment and materials
• Ensure that federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules and codes are observed throughout all Strategic Business Unit facilities including Canada (including OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Research environmental regulations and policies and institute changes to ensure compliance
• Direct continuous improvements to transform the strategic business unit’s EHS culture to one of best-in-class (zero incidents) performance
• Guide the implementation of the Health & Safety strategy and strategic objectives across the Strategic Business Unit
• Develop and execute information solutions to enable efficient, accurate and comprehensive reporting and information exchange; support management system implementation, training and/or compliance as needed
• Implement initiatives designed to identify, evaluate, prevent and control EHS related hazards through means such as:
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of critical programs such as fire prevention, emergency response, equipment safeguards, lockout/tagout, fall protection and correct handling techniques for chemical, toxins, equipment and other materials
  • Assess and optimize environmental management systems and programs
  • Drive the implementation of behavior‑based safe practices and initiatives
• Ensure timely submission, acquisition and maintenance of all environmental permits and reports to maintain compliance with state and federal requirements
• Lead one direct report
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Engineering or related engineering/technical field
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred
• 8+ years progressive EHS leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, including exposure/experience with environmental, quality, safety and Lean or Six Sigma principles
• Proven ability as an individual contributor
• Ability to travel 30‑50% of the time
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook and Internet applications
• Significant knowledge of national and EHS standards and best practices
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem‑solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion) and planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including analysis, interpretation and reasoning
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast‑paced and deadline‑oriented environment
• Ability to influence peers and management
• Self‑motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core…