EHS MANAGER

General Description

The EHS Manager is responsible for leading and managing safety initiatives within a precast concrete manufacturing environment. This role focuses on ensuring the safety of employees, contractors, and visitors by implementing and enforcing safety policies, procedures, and practices specific to the precast concrete industry. The EHS Manager collaborates closely with production, engineering, and management teams to help create a culture of safety excellence, minimize risks, and promote compliance with relevant regulations.

Salary range ($80,935.00-$97,123.00). Based on experience.

WHY WORK FOR US?

At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results.

In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.

What We Have To Offer

Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Wellness Incentives
• Paid holidays
• Flex spending for medical and daycare
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Benefit Plan
• Accident Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan
  
  

Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.

Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of safety by promoting open communication, encouraging reporting of safety concerns, recognizing safe behaviors, and addressing unsafe practices.
• Implement measures to minimize the organization’s environmental impact, including waste management, pollution prevention and sustainable practices.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the safety processes and policies, addressing specific hazards and risks.
• Conduct regular assessments of production processes, equipment, and work areas to identify potential safety hazards. Recommend and implement corrective actions and controls.
• Stay current with local, state, and federal safety regulations applicable to general industry. Ensure the organization’s compliance and update safety programs and policies accordingly.
• Organize and deliver safety-training sessions for employees, covering topics such as LOTO, proper lifting techniques, PPE, fall protection and confined space entry. Maintain training records, OSHA logs, DART/TRIR rates, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Develop and/or create Job Hazard Analysis documents to identify risks associated with specific job tasks.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers to ensure they adhere to the organization's safety standards when working on-site.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Document findings and recommend improvements.
• Compile and analyze safety-related data to produce reports for management, identifying trends, areas of concern, and opportunities for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, experience may be substituted.
• 5 years in safety management within the construction, manufacturing, or precast concrete industry.
• OSHA 30 hour in General Industry, preferred.
• Must be able to obtain OSHA 501 certification.
• Proven experience in EHS management in a construction and/or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate and engage employees in safety initiatives.
• Excellent people skills to ensure good relationships with all employees and external contacts at all times.
• Analytical skills to identify trends, interpret safety data, and recommend improvements.
• Understanding of environmental regulations (water, air, and waste).
• Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and developing Job Hazard Analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for delivering training, creating reports, and interacting with employees at all levels.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to safety.
  
  

Physical Requirements/ Ada Essential Functions

• Must be able to wear PPE when in the production facility. PPE can include; hardhat, safety glasses, work boots, hearing protection, and hi-vis safety vest.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Prolonged periods of walking uneven surfaces in a manufacturing setting.
  
  

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

Wells in an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.