GENERAL SUMMARY:

The EHS Manager will develop, implement and monitor programs and procedures to ensure overall plant and company safety, ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations. Creates and promotes a Company-wide safety culture. Responsible for developing and delivering safety and skills training to new and existing employees in assigned areas in a timely and efficient manner. Administers Document Control Process and ensures proper management of all policies and procedures and associated monitoring and trainings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, implements and coordinates programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries
• Demonstrates a high visibility and positive attitude to establish an effective and responsible safety culture
• Compiles, analyzes, interprets and reports statistical data related to safety and health issues
• Administers company safety programs
• Develops policies and programs to ensure regulatory compliance with all federal, state and local laws and guidelines, including OSHA and EPA
• Conducts incident and near miss investigations and evaluates information to identify significant hazards and loss trends. Identifies and recommends preventive measures and corrective actions.
• Performs regular on-site reviews of operations/facilities: physical inspections of grounds, buildings, equipment and operations; identifies hazards and incidents of regulatory non-compliance, recommends corrective measures
• Develops appropriate courses and leads all safety and skills training initiatives for all departments and all levels of employees
• Ensures all personnel training and corrective action follow up is completed
• Monitors information on regulations and requirements related to hazardous materials and agents.
• Investigates and evaluates new safety equipment for appropriateness
• Conduct regular plant safety audits
• Lead the development and maintenance of Company training curriculum
• Maintains all training records on skill and safety training requirements
• Lead Schlosser’s 6S program
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages
• Full understanding of manufacturing processes
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety program management, regulatory standards and statistical reporting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required, with the demonstrated ability to work with teams and provide training, both individually and conduct large group presentations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health and Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, Human Resources, Training or closely related area
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Safety Management role in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with employee training programs
• Must have experience in 6S/Lean implementation
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation preferred or other certification in safety or health
• Environmental safety experience strongly preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to read reports and uses computers. Ability to communicate, write, type and operate office equipment. Ability to sit, stand, walk and exert up to 35 pounds of force to move an object. Ability to work in an environment with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals and varying temperatures.