Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Join our team as an EH&S Manager. This position has primary responsibility for managing the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) processes for our Westerville, OH plant. This role will work with plant employees and Corporate EHS to ensure compliance with applicable regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and the implementation of best practices. They will manage internal EHS systems, complete required reports and notifications and conduct EHS training and coaching as needed. This role will have 2 direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Process Management: Implement all elements of the WI Safety Improvement Process. Ensure EHS systems are implemented and maintained effectively including ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, eTrax, and 3E Online and others. Responsible for developing and implementing cost reduction and continuous improvement projects.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all EHS related laws and regulations. Maintain injury records and post safety related information as required. Maintain written programs to ensure they are up to date and follow Corporate models. Manage environmental permits and ensure proper completion of records and reports. Complete all safety and environmental related testing as required. Inspect property, equipment, and work practices for compliance with regulatory and insurance carrier standards.
• Training: Educate employees on the regulatory standards applicable to the facility. Instruct all employees on internal EHS policy and procedures. Ensure required safety and environmental training has been identified and completed for new and existing employees. Oversee and implement BRITE training where applicable.
• Risk Assessment: Ensure all job functions have appropriate risk assessments completed using Safety Failure Modes, Effect Analysis (SFMEA) or Job Safety Analysis (JSA). Ensure all necessary personal protective equipment has been identified and is used as required. Coordinate all necessary industrial health and audiometric monitoring.
• Communication: Manage, support and provide direction to the safety council. Complete internal incident notifications in accordance with company policy. Ensure all hazardous areas and conditions are identified and communicated to employees using appropriate visual and audio techniques.
• Vendor Management: Responsible for vendor selection, contract management and relationships.
• Incident Investigation: Oversee incident investigation process to identify root causes. Ensure proper documentation of findings and implementation of corrective actions. Enforce company policy related to drug testing and disciplinary action.
• Facilities Management: Work with other support teams such as maintenance and engineering to complete building facilities projects.
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 plus years of related EHS experience within manufacturing or similar industry
• Prior leadership and people management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of environmental, health and safety compliance
• Must possess strong organization and record keeping skills.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels within the plant and able to present material to groups.
• Strong MS Office knowledge and continuing education provided (ISO Training, OTJ, Regulatory Training)