EHS Manager

Manage the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance efforts in a large facility containing multiple, complex operations with 600+ employees.

Day-to-Day Role:

• Manage and promote practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards, and serve the needs of our customers.
• Take ownership and demonstrate leadership necessary to achieve goals specific to Safety, Quality, Service, Efficiency and Employee Development Monitor KPI’s anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of targets Lead by example to promote and encourage employees to strongly commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Consult with all regulatory agencies, ensure compliance and manage audits
• Direct, develop and deliver EHS training programs to ensure employee’s knowledge, understanding and adherence to safety and environmental regulations pertaining to the operation of the facility.
• Manage EHS programs including cost control/reduction and accident prevention/reduction.
• Develop, implement and coordinate all Industrial Hygiene activities including non-hazardous, hazardous, and universal and infectious waste disposal.
• Develop, implement and coordinate all Fire Prevention/Protection and Ergonomic programs.
• Track, approve and maintain chemical inventories for hazard notification, reporting requirements and Material Safety Data Sheet system updates.
• Develop procedures, work instructions and visual standards as needed to drive improvement and ensure implementation
• Assist in identifying and developing audit/inspection criteria which are effective in preventing or controlling deficient or problematic processes
• Ensure all EHS issues identified during internal/external audits and Safety Committee audits are resolved.
• Provide support for incident investigations and Why Tree/Root Cause Analysis. Collaborate with local Human Resources Manager in the administration of Worker’s Compensation and Early Return to Work Program.
• Understand, support and follow management expectations in alignment with company values Core

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Five (5) years of experience managing EHS issues
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience
• Displays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable
• Ability to utilize business sense and creativity to develop new ideas, approaches and solutions
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, cost analysis and budgeting, people management, and leadership guidance
• Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures
• Experience in managing/handling compliance issues, permitting for all media, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping.
• Experience in evaluating/interpreting OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, BOMA and BOCA standards.
• Experience with Federal, State and local Worker’s Compensation law Prior experience establishing proactive Ergonomics Program Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create basic reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• BS degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field, preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment,
• Preferred Experience managing multi-shift or continuous operations,
• Preferred Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience,
• Lean manufacturing experience,
• Preferred Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification, preferred

REF: JOB-28191