Environment, Health, & Safety Manager

Job Description

The Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager (EHS Manager) manages the EHS program for the facility; inspects work areas to detect unsafe or unhealthy working conditions; plans and directs safety and health activities to evaluate and control environmental hazards by performing the following duties below.

Health & Safety:


* Coordinates and manages the planning, development, implementation, and administration of occupational health, safety program, policy and procedures in our Monroe and Charlotte manufacturing facilities.


* Represents the Company to regulatory officials in compliance with federal, state, and local health safety rules and regulations, and Company policies/procedures.


* Coordinates the investigation of safety related issues and employee injuries and assists with the development and implementation of effective corrective action.


* Supervises and conducts comprehensive inspections, studies, and on-site surveys for evaluation and correction of health, safety, or environmental hazards.


* Develops, coordinates, and conducts occupational health and safety education, training programs and safety committee meetings.

Environmental: ISO 14001


* Coordinates sustainability and continuous improvement of ISO14001 standard ensuring that the system is kept up-to-date.


* Coordinates and manages environmental compliance programs and projects.


* Acts as the primary local contact with regulatory agencies and other interested parties.


* Coordinates environmental training programs and associated records.


* Maintains environmental records.


* Advises management and employees of the progress, internal issues and changes that could affect quality and environmental policies and systems as required.


* Monitors progress of environmental improvement and pollution prevention programs, evaluates operational effectiveness and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.


* Develops and presents environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.


* Assists in development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommends corrective action in event of hazardous spill; serves as the plant emergency coordinator.


* Prepares and maintains records to document activities, recommend action, provide reference materials, and prepare technical reports.


* Serves as a management representative for ISO 14001.

Education and Experience:


* Bachelor of Science in occupational health, safety, environmental, engineering, chemical sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent skills obtained from work experience.


* ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification


* HazMat DOT, RCRA, OSHA 40 HR Certification


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General Benefits Description : Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, EAP, HSA, FSA, prescription drug coverage, basic life and accident insurance, and S...