Position Summary:
TheEHS Manageris responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing thesite's environmental, health, safety, and securityprograms. This role ensures compliance with allfederal, state, and local regulations andfostersa culture of workplace safety and environmental responsibility. TheEHS Managercollaborates with leadership and operations teams to drive continuous improvement, minimize risk, and ensure asafe and compliantwork environment.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor?s degreeinOccupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ yearsof experience insafety, occupational health, or environmental engineeringwithin amanufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience in acGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice)setting preferred.
- Hands-on experience withOSHA?s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)and other workplace safety programs.
- In-depth knowledge ofEHS regulations, includingOSHA, EPA, DOT, FDA, and applicablestate and federal laws.
- Experience withhazard assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations.
Key Responsibilities:
Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance & Management:
- Ensure compliance withOSHA, EPA, DOT, FDA, and other applicablestate and federal regulations.
- Develop and maintainEHS policies, procedures, and training programsto meet regulatory requirements.
- AdministerEHS vendor contracts, budget, expenses, and inventoryfor safety programs and equipment.
- Monitorregulatory changesand provide updates to leadership on business impact and compliance strategies.
- Overseehazardous materials management, includingchemical safety, waste disposal, and environmental reporting.
- Conductroutine audits, inspections, and risk assessmentsto ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Manageinternal reporting, record-keeping, and documentationfor allEHS incidents, near-misses, and corrective actions.
Workplace Safety & Injury Prevention:
- Foster and promote aWorld-Class
injury-free safety culturein collaboration with Leadership and Operations.
- Lead and guide theSafety Committee, ensuring active participation and execution of safety initiatives.
- Conductjob hazard analyses (JHAs), ergonomics evaluations, and risk assessmentsto identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
- Analyze and trendsafety observation data, conductingfloor observationsto proactively identify areas for improvement.
- Presentfindings and recommendationsto leadership, operations, and staff, and oversee the implementation of safety improvement initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and enhance systems totrack worker injuries and ensure corrective actionsare effectively implemented.
- Investigateaccidents, near-misses, and workplace injuries, conductingroot cause analysesand recommending corrective actions.
Training & Employee Engagement:
- ConductEHS training programsfor employees, supervisors, and leadership on workplace safety protocols.
- Facilitatesafety orientationsfor new employees and Safety Committee members.
- Provide guidance onproper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)and safety gear.
- Deliversafety awareness programsand promote employee participation in safety initiatives.
Leadership & Team Development:
- Manage,coach, and mentor staffin behavior-based safety programs and compliance initiatives.
- Work cross-functionally withHR and Operationsto address safety concerns and implement workplace improvements.
- Act as theprimary point of contactfor allEHS-related mattersat the facility.
- Ensurecontinuous improvementin EHS practices by benchmarking against industry best practices and applying new strategies.
Key Competencies & Skills:
- In-depth knowledgeof OSHA, EPA, DOT, and FDA regulations.
- Strong leadership and communication skillsto drive a proactive safety culture.
- Ability to conduct thorough incident investigationsand root cause analyses.
- Experience in developing and delivering safety training programsto a diverse workforce.
- Strong analytical skillsfor tracking and improving safety performance metrics.
- Hands-on approachwith the ability to work closely with frontline employees and leadership teams.