EHS Manager

Position Summary The EH&S Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the site meets all OSHA and EPA regulations and are in compliance with the regulations. This role will be responsible for leading accident investigations with a focus on reducing work related injuries through policy management, training, inspections/audits, and worker’s compensation management. This will include corresponding with local authorities as necessary to ensure compliance with customer requirements, government regulations, wastewater discharge, air emissions, and hazardous waste. This includes, but is not limited to troubleshooting, recommending, and implementing areas of improvement where compliance with regulations is needed.

Essential Functions

• Lead the management team with critical safety and health problems including chairing the Safety Steering Committee
• Work with Facilities Manager and maintenance team to coordinate installation and upgrade projects relating to EH&S
• Manage the site’s EH&S programs, procedures, training, JHA’s, and incident investigations
• Evaluate hazardous conditions and develop hazard control practices and eliminate and remove the hazards
• Work with department managers/supervisors on safety and 6S change initiatives for continuous improvement
• Lead and manage the plant EH&S initiatives driving sustainable cultural change with a long-term strategy
• Measure, track, and report the site’s accident statistics and make recommendations for problem areas
• Develop and manage all EH&S programs and training and tracking compliance with Gensuite
• Prepare and submit environmental reports including Tier II, Form R, and other facility annual reports
• Development and implementation of emergency response procedures and contingency plans for the site
• Coordinate and implement design changes in wastewater, air quality, and noise to meet compliance
• Responsible for EHS regulations and PCC requirements to meet Federal, State, and local laws for the site
• Establish area goals and long-term strategy for accident prevention and cost-control objectives
• Investigate and document all accidents/injuries and recommend immediate corrective actions
• Ensure the PCC EHS Safety Rules are implemented, managed, and measured for all departments
• Work with production employees on EH&S changes for their department including ergonomics
• Prepare monthly and quarterly EH&S reports for management operations reviews
• Perform workplace hazard assessments and EHS audits.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to document, plan, measure, and execute EH&S compliance programs.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Project management including capital, equipment upgrades, and ergonomics.

Desired Skills

• Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills working with all levels of management.
• Proven ability to work hands-on with the team to achieve objectives.
• Experience working with industrial pretreatment processes to remove metals such as silver, nickel, etc.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Safety, Environmental, or related Engineering field. MS or MBA degree is desirable.
• Prefer 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment working in EH&S or related capacity.
• CSP and/or ASP certification strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of 6s and continuous improvement is a plus.

Physical Demands Physical Demands Not at All Infrequently Occasionally Frequently Continually <1%

1-33%

34-66%

67-100%

1-2x hr.

3-6x hr.

7-30 hr.

30x hr.

Squatting

X

Bending

X

Kneeling

X

Reaching

X

Twisting

X

Sitting in a chair

X

Stair Climbing

X

Ladder Climbing X

Other Climbing (type) X

Walking of rough surfaces

X

Near moving machinery

X

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship