Job Description

Title: EHS Manager

OBJECTIVE

The incumbent will be responsible for helping deliver effective training programs, performing job-site inspections, performing thorough accident/incident investigations, and effectively communicating the program goals to all employees. Performs responsible professional work involved in occupational, safety and health program development and implementation, safety training and accident investigation; and related duties as assigned. This position is to assist in contributing to the safe work environment through coaching and encouraging a safe workplace culture and raising awareness to eliminate incidents and injuries.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures the welfare, safety, and well-being of all staff members by regular review of health and safety procedures; ensuring that they comply with the most current legislative guidelines
Develops and implements comprehensive occupational safety and health program (including teaching, testing, medical compliance, accident investigation, incentives, hazard auditing)
Provides guidance, direction, leadership, and advice regarding OSHA compliance and requirements
Ensures employee safety body of knowledge remains an active part of career
Manages return to work program
Maintains required documents; including OSHA documentation, SDS, Sustainability records, accident reporting and
Conducts weekly safety training and testing
Identifies and provides solutions from hazard assessments, regulatory compliance and raised employee health issues
Develops, recommends, implements, and coordinates programs to improve the plant’s environmental outputs and records
Prepares and presents reports as needed.
Enforces Compliance with federal, state and local occupational safety and health laws and regulations

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

1-3 years of safety experience with a working knowledge of safety/environment principles
Computer skills with familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Skilled in communicating clearly and effectively with individuals and groups.
Ability to identify safety hazards and propose alternatives for solutions.
Develop and deliver effective safety training topics/programs.
Identifies conditions which create hazards for workers, orders elimination of unsafe conditions and practices.
Helps develop and conduct safety education and training programs for employees.
Investigates occupational accidents, examines causes, and recommends appropriate action to be taken.
Conducts regular (documented) inspections and makes recommendations for improvement

supervisory responsibilities

This position does not include supervisory responsibilities

physical demands/ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This position is located 50% manufacturing environment and 50% office environment, with exposure to:

Extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
Extended and continuous use of office equipment including computer, copier, fax machine and telephone
Intermittent periods of reaching, stooping and kneeling
Noise levels consistent with a busy office
At times the incumbent is required to be in the plant:

Noise levels typical of a manufacturing production environment
Intermittent exposure to cold or heat
Ability to maneuver in proximity to moving, mechanical parts and machinery
Regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds,
Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range
Noise levels typical of a manufacturing production environment
Intermittent exposure to cold or heat
Ability to work in proximity to moving, mechanical parts and machinery

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