Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is responsible for the strategic planning, direction, and oversight of the environmental and safety functions at brand locations for the purpose of accomplishing corporate goals of providing a safe and environmentally responsible work environment in full compliance with all regulations. This position will be responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, programs and training; and integration of environmental and safety into all functional areas.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Establish and monitor a comprehensive environmental and safety program, including policies and procedures. Develop departmental goals, objectives, and systems.
• Responsible for the company’s compliance with state and federal regulations pertaining to all environmental and safety matters.
• Develops short and long-range plans for the innovative, continuous improvement of brand environmental and safety efforts towards improving safety, decreasing injuries and accidents, improving processes, materials, and the work environment.
• Responsible for the oversight and approval or restriction of hazardous materials, process changes, facility changes, and permitting to ensure compliance.
• Develops and maintains a list of all regulated substances manufactured, processed, or otherwise used, generated, or located at the brand and the threshold quantities for regulatory requirements at applicable facilities.
• Investigation and remediation of accidents and violations. Produce and implement necessary Corrective Action Plans.
• Responsible for all required and necessary sampling, testing, and auditing.
• Complete and file all applicable regulatory reports. Maintain all required and necessary records in an organized manner.
• Oversight for all required environmental and safety training.
• Function as a fundamental part of the Operations team to ensure that environmental, health, and safety are integrated into all areas. Interacts with key personnel in each department necessary to achieve and maintain compliance.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality.
• Investigate work related incidents, injuries, and/or illnesses and determine a root cause and mitigation plan.
• Coordinate with appropriate EH&S analysts, hygienists, consultants, engineers, and suppliers related to the EH&S needs of the organization.
• Assist in the development of effective EH&S countermeasure to continuously improve safety objectives.
• Ensure legislative compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Advise management on the compliance status, cost, and technical improvements needed to achieve compliance.
• Lead the safety committee and help to coordinate activities, recommendations, and accountability of identified issues.
• Maintain EH&S tracking reports and provide statistical analysis as required. Ensure all environmental reports are submitted accurately and on time.
• Manage All OHSA 300 Log(s).
• Administer Worker’s Compensation and applicable programs in line with company and state guidelines.
• Participate and support Human Resources initiatives.
• Maintain required record keeping for applicable EH&S programs.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment. Correct any unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Develop, implement and manage Hazardous Waste Program per requirements of RCRA, SARA, and DOT for all waste streams; air, Wastewater, and solid/hazardous waste

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Knowledge of environmental and safety theories, functions and practices as typically acquired through a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or related field, or equivalent, or relevant work experience is required.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental and safety compliance is required.
• 14001 experience preferred.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations and trends in the field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism with all levels of employees, management, vendors, legal counsel, consultants, and government agencies.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required.

COMPETENCIES

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Supports affirmative actions and respects diversity.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position plans, staffs, evaluates, and directs work of employees of a work unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: standing, walking, lifting, talking, hearing, and the use of hands, wrists or fingers in a repetitive motion.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• This position primarily works in an office environment, with occasional exposure to the plant environment.

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