Environment, Health and Safety Manager

A global manufacturer is seeking an Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Manager responsible for leading the environmental, health and safety function across the firm and its subsidiaries. This incumbent will be responsible for creating a world class, “Safety First” culture and to ensure compliance to all Federal, State and Local requirements for all subsidiary locations as well as the head office.

Responsibilities;

• Assist all subsidiary locations in achieving EHS targets & objectives in support of Corporate, Regional Headquarters and Business Group EHS strategic initiatives.
• Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.
• Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report EHS data, including both Safety and Environmental incidents and such as injuries, pollution emission measurements to Regional Headquarters and Corporate Headquarters.
• Provide advice, assist, and audit all subsidiary locations to ensure that effective EHS guidelines are implemented and working.
• Provide advice on proper standards and regulations or the development of policies, strategies, or codes of practice for environmental and safety management.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with subsidiary management and employees, regulatory agencies, and business partner
• Conduct EHS audits or inspections or investigations of violations.
• Assist in the preparation and management of department budget.
• Develop methods to minimize the impact of production processes on the environment, based on the study and assessment of industrial production, environmental legislation, and physical, biological, and social environments.
• Process and review environmental permits, licenses, or related materials.
• Monitor and understand safety and health regulations and provide technical support to all subsidiary and its employees to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local safety and environmental regulations.
• Assist in identification, analysis and control of occupational hazards requiring the application of professional knowledge, skill and abilities.
• Apply knowledge of psychological and physiological factors to assist in the design of safety features and controls, compensating for the possibility of human errors in the operation of machinery and equipment.
• Review accidents and incidents which occur using thorough root cause analysis as needed. Conduct internal audits; reporting and managing the corrective actions where assistance is needed.
• Provide safety training guidance to management to ensure safety standards are met.
• Serve as an advisor to group companies on specific projects and operations.
• Analyze incident reports, metrics and injury case studies and institute changes.
• Visit to company’s regional headquarter on regular basis (e.g. monthly), subsidiaries (as needed and/or appropriate) and company’s global headquarter (e.g. annually).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related professional field of study.
• 7 plus years’ experience working in EHS or related field, including experience leading the development and implementation of environmental and safety programs.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations; Knowledge and understanding of State and Federal EHS Regulations applicable to subsidiary companies’ operations.
• Experience with Kaizen, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles a plus.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• CSP (certified safety professional) and/or CMSE a plus.
• Strong communication skills both in oral and written.
• Ability to proactively identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to organize, design, conduct and articulate a systematic, objective, and critical plan and/or investigation.
• Strong, Problem Solving skills, Decision Making skills, and Analytical Skills
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.