EHS Manager

EHS Manager

The EHS Manager (Environmental, Health, and Safety) is responsible for the overall daily operation of the Safety department including the environmental, health, and safety strategies as well as assisting in the development of any policies and practices. This incumbent is responsible for providing and promoting a workplace focused on compliance with all Federal, State and Local Industrial Standards.

The EHS Manager oversees the accuracy and effectiveness of procedures, forms, work instructions, and communication to floor personnel, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and maintaining approval through all internal and external audits. EHS programs are being implemented, with leadership collaboration, to ensure employee awareness of risks and to reduce, avoid, and protect employees from hazards in the workplace, including occupational illness or disease. Maintain compliance with safety, and governmental regulations by identifying and analyzing problems, then finalizing, presenting the business case for suggestions and recommendations for improvements. Empower all employees to own safety through training, education, and leading by example.

Essential functions and key responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Work with training department to develop and provide safety training for employees, assuring that we are providing a safe and secure work environment.
• Oversee the investigation of work-related illness and injuries; investigating all accidents, near misses, or areas or concern and assuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Champion Human Performance principles through training, tools, and event learning teams.
• Identify safety hazards inherent in the organization's operations and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and HR to address those hazards.
• Assist with Worker's Compensation claims for the plant.
• Organize and facilitate employee Safety Committee.
• Facilitate audits to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Coordinates emergency response operations including medical, chemical, fire and evacuation/rescue, designating responders, training, and scheduling drills.

Company policies, procedures, and practices are implemented via this position. Quality of products is directly related to the effectiveness of individuals in this job. A broad base of current technical knowledge is required to ensure that standards are met and efficiencies are maintained. Problem solving and decision making abilities are essential for success.

Candidate requirements include:

• BS degree in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental related discipline and 5+ years experience in EHS or related field
• Certification preferred (CIH, CSP, and/or CHP)
• Demonstrated computer literacy with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state-specific regulations.
• Experience with hazardous materials, air permits, and environmental reporting.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a team player that interacts effectively with co-workers in group or in independent cooperative activities.
• Ability to function under pressure and able to prioritize numerous tasks with conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and work flexible hours as needed.

Hours of employment for this full-time, exempt management position are typically Monday through Friday during standard business hours, although actual hours may vary based on operational needs. Managers are expected to work the hours necessary to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

Physical activities and requirements of this position include:

• Sitting: Occasional
• Standing: Continuous
• Walking: Frequent
• Lifting: Seldom
• Finger Dexterity: Frequent
• Carrying: Seldom
• Pushing/Pulling: Seldom
• Reaching/Handling: Seldom
• Operating Foot Controls: N/A
• Kneeling: Seldom
• Stooping: Seldom
• Bending: Seldom
• Crouching: Seldom
• Squatting: Seldom
• Crawling: Seldom
• Twisting: Seldom
• Climbing: Occasional
• Balancing: Seldom
• Seeing/Hearing: Continuous

Working conditions are indoors, 8-12 hours per shift. Temperature range is 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Noise or vibration is within acceptable decibel levels but hearing protection is available. Smells are various and will be continuous throughout the shift. Hazards see job hazard analysis. Work aids training checklists and work instructions. Protective clothing or devices consist of eye wear, footwear and hearing protection.

Mental activities and requirements of this position include:

• Reasoning ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions and to deal with problems involving a few variables.
• Mathematics ability: Ability to perform basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two digit numbers; to perform the four basic arithmetic operations with money; to perform operations with units such as inch, foot, etc.
• Language ability: Ability to communicate in English, using complex sentences; using normal word order with present and past tenses; using a good vocabulary.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. Shields – Novolex maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system. All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be provided which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. I have reviewed the above job description and agree that I can safely perform the functions stated above. I further agree that I meet the physical and mental requirements of this position as stated above.