EHSS Manager

Job Summary:
The EHSS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing environmental, health, safety, and security programs at the Milford, MA facility to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement, ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, and lead initiatives to achieve sustainability goals. Soft Skills

• Leadership: Ability to develop personal growth opportunities and influence as a member of the site management team, while managing multiple projects for organizational growth. The ability to inspire and motivate others towards a shared vision or goal.
• Emotional intelligence (Self-awareness): The ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions, as well as recognizing the emotions of others.
• Adaptability The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands.
• Conflict resolution: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively and respectfully.
• Coaching Skills: The skill for growing and developing others. Knowing how to ask the right questions, active listening, and empowering others, as well as building rapport with colleagues.
• Trust Building: Building a team environment where the employees feel safe. Leaders need to be authentic, honest, transparent, and compassionate.
• Problem Solving: The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.
• Creativity (critical thinking): The ability to be forward-thinking and strategic and present innovative solutions.
• Time management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage one's time effectively.
• Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, recognizing different perspectives and strengths.
• Empathy: Genuinely caring for others and being able to understand another person's situation and perspective.
• Cultural competence (The ability to work across cultures): The ability to understand and appreciate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance & Regulation:
  • Ensure compliance with all EHSS-related company policies, local, state, and federal laws (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DEP, NFPA, local Fire Department etc).
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations and industry best practices.
  • Manage audits and inspections from regulatory bodies; lead corrective and preventive actions.
• Program Development & Implementation:
  • Design, implement, and manage EHSS policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Develop site-specific audit and inspection program.
  • Maintain site SDS management system - KHA.
  • Conduct risk assessments capturing safety and industrial hygiene stressors and implement process improvements engaging with key stakeholders.
• Training & Engagement:
  • Lead EHSS training initiatives for employees, contractors, and visitors.
    • Maintain the site matrix, content and completions within the Vector LMS.
  • Promote employee involvement through safety committees and engagement activities.
  • Collaborate and drive standardization efforts with the manufacturing and distribution center managers.
• Incident Management:
  • Lead root cause analyses investigations of near-misses and incidents of both the manufacturing and distribution center.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation within the Intelex corporate enterprise solution; report findings to leadership and regulatory agencies as required.
• Sustainability:
  • Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact (waste reduction, energy efficiency, emissions control).
  • Lead or support sustainability reporting and goal-setting initiatives.
  • Collaborate with corporate sustainability teams to meet company ESG goals.
• Security
  • Complete site building audits.
  • Site camera system management.
  • Security badge issuance.
• Metrics & Reporting:
  • Track and report EHSS performance metrics (TRIR, DART, GHG emissions, etc.).
  • Analyze trends and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Complete environmental reporting obligations such as storm water, SPCC, Hazardous waste Biennial, TRI, TUR, Tier II, Air source etc.
• Contractor & Vendor Management:
  • Ensure contractor compliance with EHSS requirements via GRMS vendor program.
  • Evaluate third-party EHSS performance.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field.
  • Master's degree or relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, NEBOSH, LEED).
• Experience:
  • 5-10 years of experience in EHSS roles, preferably in [industry].
  • Proven experience managing compliance programs and leading cross-functional teams.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to influence and foster a positive safety culture.
  • Proficient in EHSS software and data analysis tools.

Work Environment:

• Combination of office and field (manufacturing floor, site, etc.)
• May require occasional travel to other company sites or for audits/inspections.

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