EHS Manager

Job Description

• Develop and implement policies and programs to ensure compliance with local, regional, and federal EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc…) for assigned locations and groups.
• Ensure that local policies and procedures for safe work are established, implemented, and followed at assigned work locations.
• Lead location/area managers and teams in promoting and practicing safe operating procedures.
• Develop and implement procedures for local compliance with corporate incident reporting and investigation programs.
• Provide EHS technical expertise to local investigation teams, identifying root causes and suggesting corrective measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
• Develop, arrange, implement, and conduct EHS training to maintain regulatory compliance for assigned location(s) and or organization(s).
• Occasionally travel to assigned locations/sites for general inspections.
• Detect existing or potential EHS hazards and determine corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain and execute an EHS compliance calendar for all required regulatory and policy activities.
• Serve in a management leadership capacity on EHS-related committees for assigned locations and organizations.
• Ensures mandatory regulatory event reporting (such as annual OSHA 300 log, notifications of serious accidents, hospitalizations, or deaths).
• Lead local systems (procedures, call trees, messaging systems, etc.) for EHS regulatory agency inspections and site contact/visits.
• Develop local systems (procedures, equipment specifications, training, secure volunteers etc.) for location emergency response and performance.
• Provide leadership of location(s) emergency response capability, including necessary drills and training.
• Maintain and analyze local and corporate performance metrics.
• Collaborate with site management to develop corrective action plans and set goals for enhancing EHS compliance performance in the upcoming year.
• Analyze and communicate EHS data trends and compliance performance.
• Lead location EHS review meetings with location leadership team, EHS Corporate and other applicable higher management levels.
• Conduct annual reviews and audits of assigned locations to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies and regulations. Develop corrective action plans as needed.
• Plan and implement environmental compliance programs, including obtaining permits and or submitting reports related to water discharge, air permitting, solid waste and other waste streams.
• Ensure systems are in place for environmental testing and record keeping.
• Evaluate and promote sustainability initiatives based on company or location requirements.
• Ensure the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management system complies with local, state, and national regulations.
• Implement and maintain hazardous chemical monitoring programs as necessary for location(s) or organization(s).
• Serve as the local EHS representative for capital projects, reviewing for uncontrolled hazards, impacts, and permitting requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to address EHS impacts related to new processes, equipment, or building modifications.
• Develop local procedures, training, and leadership to ensure proper usage of the company’s EHS management database systems.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of EHS corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with local facilities and maintenance engineering, as well as participate in Corporate Loss Control Insurance program activities, including inspections and corrective action.
• Serve as local EHS support for corporate functional groups (e.g., HR, Risk Management), providing medical and workers’ compensation services to establish care, treatment, and claim management for on-the-job injuries.
• Perform other assigned duties with or without accommodation.

• OSHA Compliance – Ensures workplace practices, policies, and environments meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Risk Assessment – Identifies potential hazards, assesses risks, and implements preventive measures.
• Incident Investigation – Conducts thorough investigations, identifies root causes, documents incidents, and implements corrective actions.
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