Environmental Health & Safety Manager

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the Company’s comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs for both Foster Logistics and Robinson Investments. This role has company-wide accountability for regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and EHS culture. In addition, the EHS Manager fulfills the safety and environmental aspects of the integrated management system. Job Description Encourages and influences company culture and core values with a strong emphasis on proactive EHS and regulatory compliance. Fosters a positive EHS culture by encouraging employee participation, feedback, and reporting EHS concerns. Partners with management to integrate EHS into daily operations and decision-making while ensuring compliance. Develops, implements, maintains, and enforces company-wide corporate EHS policies, procedures, and standards aligned with industry best practice. In addition, partners with individual departments in the development, implementation, and maintenance of departmental EHS policies, procedures, and standards. This includes corporate level and site-specific Emergency Response planning. Conducts regular workplace inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards, evaluate exposure, and implement effective mitigation strategies. Tracks EHS performance metrics, analyzes trends, and prepares reports to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Acts as a third evaluator (alongside the President and VP of Operations) of the Alliance for Chemical Distribution’s (ACD) Responsible Distribution verification Program at applicable operations. In addition, will be responsible for providing EHS expertise to applicable site management in ensuring the ACD program/EHS documentation meets the standard, will be a “reviewer/approver” of all ACD EHS related documents (newly implemented and updated), and will be involved in all ACD related audits/certifications. Coordinates, leads, and responds to regulatory audits, inspections, and assessments (e.g. OSHA, EPA, PUCO, etc.). Maintains a thorough understanding of and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Ensures all required reporting, recordkeeping, permits, and documentation are accurate, complete, and submitted timely. Reviews and maintains the Safety and Environmental components of the Universal Incident Reporting and Investigation Procedure. Oversees the Safety and Environmental incident investigation process by providing near miss/incident investigation training to management and then monitoring the effectiveness of the investigations. In addition, monitors corrective actions to eliminate reoccurrence. Development, implementation, and maintenance of Corporate EHS Training program. Partners with individualized departments in the development, implementation, and maintenance of site/department-specific EHS training programs. Acts as an advisor to Company management by ensuring they understand their EHS-related duties through training, transparent open communication, and collaborative engagement on all EHS-related needs. Works closely with Human Resources to support workers’ compensation programs and claims mitigation. Develops and oversees a Company-wide EHS Committee. Partners with worksites/departments in managing worksite/departmental EHS committees. Authorized to stop work, restrict access, or shut down operations when environmental, health, and/or safety risks are identified. Represents the Companies by attending local Safety Council meetings. Oversees OSHA Recordkeeping Process. Other duties as assigned by the President. Required Experience and Education Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related field (or equivalent practical experience). Minimum of 4 years EHS experience, including environments with hazardous chemicals. Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA, DOT/HazMat, EPA, and environmental regulations. Proven ability to lead investigations, audits, risk assessments, emergency response/planning, training programs, and safety initiatives. Must possess interpersonal skills. Must work well in a team environment. Detail oriented with analytical and problem-solving skills. Must have professional demeanor and positive attitude. Organized with excellent time management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Alliance for Chemical Distribution’s (ACD) Responsible Distribution Verification or similar chemical industry certification. Certifications in CPR, First Aid, preferred. OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 40hr training, preferred. OSHA 500 certification preferred. Experience as the primary contact during regulatory inspections or third-party audits. #J-18808-Ljbffr