What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environment, Health and Safety Manager position at OPmobility?
Job Title : EHS Manager
Location: Toledo, OH
Responsibilities :
1.0 Environmental, Health & Safety Management
• Ensures EHS control plan is fully implemented (training, maintenance, sampling, monitoring).
• Ensures the establishment, implementation, maintenance and effective operation of the Environmental IMS, and ensures that system requirements are communicated, followed, and maintained.
• Develops, contributes to, communicates, and maintains documentation supporting the energy management system and the action plan defined by the Energy Champion.
• Analyses accidents, incidents and occupational illnesses to define action plans with management.
• Acts as Internal Auditor for the ISO 14001 program.
• Evaluates working conditions and site conformity to legislation. Advises plant management in case of non‑conformance in environmental, safety or working conditions. Proposes improvements.
• Ensures all required Corporate, Divisional and legal reporting is performed on time. Analyses data and recommends actions. Ensures liaison with external bodies (insurance companies, local legal entities).
• Has authority to approve new chemicals for use in the plant and ensures proper management.
• Holds the authority and responsibility to stop any process that endangers personnel safety or health, creates significant environmental impact, or affects product quality, ensuring IMS procedures are followed.
• Coordinates emergency preparedness activities and participates in response and coordination committees during emergencies.
• Manages safety audits and the Top Safety Observation program.
• Together with management and MRO buyer, sources and validates appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ensures site compliance with insurance requirements regarding fire prevention and protection and reports progress to local management.
• Ensures EHS induction procedures are properly organized.
• Participates with the Plant Director in employee representative meetings and EHS committees.
• Helps identify unsafe conditions and environmental risks, recommends action plans, and follows up on implementation.
• Trains all new employees (including temporary workers) on EHS rules and standards.
• Works with subcontractors and maintenance teams to establish prevention plans and closely follows work in progress.
Profile :
• Engineering degree or equivalent education, ideally majoring in EHS.
• Minimum three years of experience in EHS, industrial, or technical environments.
• Good command of English, EHS local regulations, ISO 14001/45001, and environmental standards.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence others.