Manager, Environmental, Health, and Safety

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Develops and executes EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and corporate standards.
•    Plans and implements EHS policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations. 
•    Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, equipment, and other materials. 
•    Leads air permit, hazardous waste, community right to know, and other applicable regulatory compliance activities including record keeping and reporting and reporting requirements. 
•    Prepares studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies. 
•    Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential safety and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented. 
•    Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions. 
•    Leads and trains others in the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations. 
•    Oversees the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time. 
•    Prepares and arranges safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, industry conferences, and exhibitions. 
•    Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs. 
•    Maintains safety files and records. 
•    Directly supervises 3-4 employees within the EHS function. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. 
•    Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 
•    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.  

Education/ Skills/ Experience:

•    BA/BS degree in safety & health, engineering, sciences, or related area and seven or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    Demonstrated ability to influence across all levels of the organization
•    Experience with implementing EHS management system including ISO 14001, ISO 45001 
•    Experience with OSHA VPP preferred
•    Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or other EHS professional certification is preferred 
•    Customer focused and a strategic thinker; must have ability to lead change and have strong consultative and influencing skills
•    Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are essential
•    Demonstrated experience leading positive culture change
•    Experience Interfacing with government agencies to maintain regulatory compliance and engagement.

Physical Skills and Abilities:
Physical Demands

Work Environment

The work environment includes a balance of time in both an office setting and manufacturing setting.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions required by this role. The following conditions may be present.
•    The manufacturing floor requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including eye hearing, respirator, and skin protection.
•    Accessing work environments may include use of stairs, staging, and ladders.
•    The composite manufacturing environment is subject to varying levels of temperature, humidity, dust, and smells.