EHS Manager

Position: Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety

Salary: $110,000 – $145,000 + Bonus

Job Summary

The Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety oversees all environmental policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Company, State, and Federal regulations across all locations. This role is pivotal in maintaining a safe and sustainable work environment through diligent management and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Management:
• Develop and maintain a compliance calendar for environmental permitting and regulatory activities.
• Manage the Environmental Management System (EMS) to ensure facility adherence to regulations with meticulous attention to detail.
• Wastewater Treatment Oversight:
• Oversee the operation, compliance, and reporting of the facility’s Wastewater Treatment System.
• Waste Disposal Management:
• Supervise the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials.
• Evaluate alternative disposal options, schedule activities, maintain records, ensure certifications, and conduct training.
• Sustainability Initiatives:
• Lead ongoing sustainability efforts to achieve targeted environmental improvements.
• MDI Process Participation:
• Actively engage in the Material Design Initiative (MDI) process.
• Lead all environmental aspects, including preparing and presenting information to the leadership team as needed.
• Facility Oversight:
• Provide oversight and authority on environmental issues across all facilities.
• Conduct routine facility inspections to ensure compliance, document findings, and manage remediation of problem areas.
• Communication and Training:
• Manage all communications related to environmental issues with employees.
• Conduct training sessions on EMS, waste handling, chemical hazards, pollution prevention, and waste minimization.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Participate in and drive continuous improvement programs.
• Additional Duties:
• Perform other related tasks as assigned to support the Environmental, Health & Safety department.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• Technical Proficiency:
• Ability to read and interpret environmental and safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software with excellent computer skills.
• Communication:
• High-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write both routine and non-routine reports and develop effective presentations.
• Analytical Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Decision-Making:
• Ability to make decisive, sound, and reasonable judgments under pressure.
• Organizational Skills:
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Leadership:
• Experience supervising Environmental Scientists, Specialists, or other personnel within the Environmental department.
• Travel:
• Willingness to travel 25-50% of the time to support multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years in an Environmental Specialist role or a similar position within a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Health and Safety, or a related field is required.

Additional Information

• Accommodation:
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.