The primary purpose of the EHS Manager is to provide leadership and direction to assure that the assigned location(s) and employee populations are knowledgeable and compliant in the applicable areas of Environmental Health & Safety. This position will champion projects, and activities to achieve location and company goals & objectives. Reports directly to the Business Unit Director of EHS and in-directly (dotted line) to assigned location Plant Manager. As a part of the extended corporate EHS team, this position will periodically be assigned to corporate initiatives or teams and/or directed to assist other company locations/Organizations with projects (remote or travel to location).
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement policies and programs for local compliance with applicable local, region and federal EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc…) for assigned locations and groups
- Ensure local policies and procedures for safe work are developed, implemented and followed at the assigned work location by leading location/area managers and teams to communicate, promote and practice safe operating practices/procedures
- Develop and implement procedures for local compliance with corporate incident Reporting and Investigation programs and requirements. Provide EHS technical expertise to local trained investigation teams with the explicit purpose to identify root causes and suggest corrective measures to prevent recurrence of similar incidents in the future
- Develop, arrange, implement and/or conduct EHS training necessary to maintain EHS regulatory compliance for the location(s) and or organization
- Occasional travel to assigned location/site for the purpose of general inspection to detect existing or potential EHS hazards and determine corrective actions where indicated
- Maintain and execute an EHS compliance calendar for all required regulatory and policy activities for all locations and organizations assigned
- Lead, support and serve in a Management leadership capacity on EHS related committees for assigned locations and organizations
- Ensures mandatory Regulatory event reporting (OSHA, EPA, etc…) is completed, i.e. annual OSHA 300 log, notification of serious accident, hospitalization or death
- Leads local system (procedures, call tree, messaging system, etc..) for EHS regulatory agency inspections and site contact/visits
- Develops local system (procedures, equipment specifications, training, secure volunteers etc..) for location Emergency Response and performance. ·Leadership of location(s) emergency response capability including necessary drills and training
- Performs and maintains local and Corporate assigned performance metrics, developing corrective actions plans in collaboration with site management to close identified gaps and then develop goals for upcoming calendar year to enhance and improve overall site EHS compliance performance
- Analyzes and communicates EHS data trends, compliance performance and permitting activity and leads location EHS review meetings with location leadership team(s), EHS Corporate and other applicable higher management levels of the company
- Performs EHS policy and regulation required annual reviews and audits of assigned locations and develops corrective action plans with location owners to correct findings
- Plan and implement environmental compliance programs, prepare/submit permits/reports for compliance with laws/regulations for environmental issues such as (not limited to) Water Discharge, Air Permitting, Solid Waste and/or other applicable waste streams (industrial or general, local/state/national compliance)
- Ensures required systems are in place for environmental analytical testing and record keeping requirements to be performed as necessary to maintain compliance
- Manages, evaluates and promotes applicable Sustainability actions according to company or location requirements
- Ensure location(s) SDS management system is operable and meets local/state/national regulations
- Implement and maintain according to Corporate policy and local regulations, a Hazardous chemical (Industrial Hygiene) monitoring programs as needed for location(s) and/or Organization(s)
- Serve as local EHS representative for Capital Projects in order to review for EHS uncontrolled hazards, impacts and permitting requirements
- Reviews new process/equipment or new construction and/or building modifications for EHS impacts and collaborates with appropriate project teams in developing corrective actions to address findings
- Develop local procedures, training and leadership to ensure appropriate usage of Company Corporate EHS Management Database systems (e.g. Origami) by assigned locations and organizations
- Monitors and reports to location and/or functional area leadership on the status and effectiveness of EHS related corrective and preventive actions
- Collaborate with local Facilities/Maintenance Engineering and Corporate Loss Control Insurance program activity including inspections and corrective action activities
- Serve as local EHS support to corporate functional groups (e.g. HR, Risk Management) providing medical and workers compensation services to establish care, treatment and claim management for on the job injuries
- Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in EHS or related Science field is required. Master's Degree in EHS or related Science field is preferred. In lieu of Bachelor's degree, 10 years' experience within EHS function will be considered
- Minimum 5 years' experience in EHS function preferably within a Manufacturing setting with direct responsibility for EHS activity and experience with Regulatory Agency interactions (inspections, official written response, arbitration, etc.) . Advanced degrees and certifications may count in lieu of years of service
- Required 2 or more years' experience of EHS leadership responsibility (organizational and/or direct reports) Preference for applicable EHS related professional certifications (ASP, CSP, IHIT, CIH, CHMM, etc.)
- Must have strong environmental health and permit knowledge and experience specifically with Title 5 Air Permits, Large Quantity generator of Hazardous Waste, Stormwater, Spill and Wastewater experience and understand how process changes can impact permitting for a site. A CHMM credential is highly desired.
- Thorough understanding of EHS science; analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication skills (speaking and listening). ·Working knowledge of EHS regulation with strong understanding of OSHA and EPA laws
- Thorough understanding of Environmental regulations including Title V air permitting, Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Waste Water and Hazardous Waste Management
- Priority made for: Technical Writing, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Training skills
Competencies
- Basic management skills to include formalized methodologies (goal setting, performance tracking, etc.)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong business acumen
- Experience with leadership positions and ability to manage complex operations and projects
- Incumbent will be required to adequately function with basic software programs (Windows, MS Office, etc.)
- Works with minimal direct supervision at all times based upon the incumbent's experience, judgment and understanding of regulatory requirements, management systems and site objectives. Most decisions are jointly made by collaboration with assigned site management teams (e.g. Plant, Supply Chain, etc.)
- Financial responsibilities include managing assigned operating budgets and collaboration with assigned Location/Organization leader budget/spend approvals
Working Conditions
- Occasional Domestic US travel (2–3 trips per year) is expected for this position
- Majority of work will be performed in typical office, warehouse and Manufacturing plant environment. Occasional work in laboratory, and manufacturing operations environments
- Position may occasionally require moderate physical work necessary for emergency response duties