Regional EHS Manager

Job Duties
Including, but not limited to:
• Encourage all personnel to be safe and healthy
• Able to take direction and follow through on completing tasks within the requested time frame
• Work with General Managers and Supervisors to manage the EHS program within their yards
• Manage and coordinate facility visits to implement consistent presence at all yards within the region
• Conduct Monthly Environmental and Safety audits to ensure compliance or note deficiencies so corrective actions can be put in place
• Assist in reviewing corrective actions to ensure all reports are accurate, completed and closed within a timely manner, giving guidance as needed
• Review Permits to ensure compliance
• Ensure waste collection is within the appropriate time frame and assist in coordinating pick up
• Review records of Stormwater inspections, Waste shipments, Manifest and bill of lading, appliance logs, etc. to ensure compliance
• Manage regulatory visits following Inspection Training protocol
• Support the yards by assisting with Medical Surveillance to ensure the correct employees are tested according to requirements
• Conduct or designate specific EHS training topics for yard personnel, supervisors and managers
• Support the Management Communication Meeting (MCM) in each of their yards
• Conduct new hire safety orientations
• Ensure employees are trained for their specific job function and that the training is properly documented
• Encourage participation in the Safety Incentive Program
• Provide on the spot training/guidance to employees found to be working unsafely
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• Organize materials in personal office/work area to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Escalate unresolved issues to direct reports

Qualifications
• Must have at least 3 years in the metal recycling industry.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test
• Must pass a background check and credit check
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
• Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
• An understanding of the OSHA regulations well enough to interpret, inspect, and train all company personnel.
• Possess interpersonal skills to gain support of workforce and clientele when conducting business
• Completed course work and Certifications that follows OSHA, Air and Environmental regulations preferred

Job Expectations
Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements
• Work Environment: Office, with daily visits through the scrap metal facility
• Equipment & Tools: Office equipment and safe operation of scrap yard equipment and machinery
• Physical Demand Level: Light to moderate
• Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping, keyboard