Environment, Health and Safety Manager

We are currently looking for a qualified EHS Manager to join our team. At our company, Safety Always is a core value. As a safety professional you are an integral part of facilitating our growth in a safe and compliant manner. This position will have three primary focuses: compliance, analysis and investigation and the creation of a behavior-based safety culture.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The EHS Manager will report to the Chief Operating Officer and is based in Crystal Lake, IL.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• In coordination with the business leaders and EHS partners, this role will have the primary function of defining safety at company and onsite at major customers where we are requested. This position oversees the development, implementation and maintenance of the environment health and safety program for manufacturing operations, construction sites and miscellaneous locations.

• Maintain compliance of written programs, customer compliance websites, posters, logs, marketing materials and documentation (for OSHA, customers, and government agencies).

• Represent GK during audits from OSHA or customers. Facilitate corrective actions and complete any communications in response to audits or inquiries.

• Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections. Work with leadership to get all employees involved and ensure identified areas for improvement are implemented in a timely manner.

• Investigate all incidents and accidents, determining root cause. Work as a team with leadership on site and human resources to take corrective action.

• Analyze data to predict hazards. Work with human resources and leadership to co-develop health and safety procedures for all areas of the company, including offsite at customer locations where our employees are exposed to risk.

• Prepare, schedule and deploy safety training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety and other relevant topics. Training is needed for new hires, annual compliance and post-accident.

• Develop processes that reinforce safe behaviors contributing to a culture of safety.

• Support human resources by providing documentation for the processing of work comp.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field required, Master’s degree desirable.

• OSHA 30 Hour Certification in both Construction and General Industry.

• Five years of related experience preferred.

POSITION BENEFITS

The compensation package for this position includes competitive pay, health, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(K), on the job training, development and much more.