Regional EHS Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Regional Manager of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will be responsible for the strategic planning direction and oversight of the environmental and safety functions at multiple brand locations for the purpose of accomplishing corporate goals of providing a safe and environmentally responsible work environment in full compliance with all regulations. This position will be responsible for the development implementation monitoring and evaluation of policies and procedures regulatory compliance programs and training and the integration of environmental and safety into all functional areas.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Establish and monitor a comprehensive environmental and safety program including policies and procedures. Develop departmental goals objectives and systems.
• Responsible for multiple sites compliance with state and federal regulations pertaining to all environmental and safety matters.
• Assist in developing short and longrange plans for the innovative continuous improvement of brand environmental and safety efforts towards improving safety decreasing injuries and accidents improving processes materials and the work environment.
• Responsible for the oversight and approval or restriction of hazardous materials process changes facility changes and permitting to ensure compliance as required.
• Review develop and maintain a list of all regulated substances manufactured processed or otherwise used generated or located at the brand and the threshold quantities for regulatory requirements at applicable facilities.
• Investigate and remediate accidents and violations. Provide guidance on necessary Corrective Action Plans.
• Responsible for all required and necessary sampling testing and auditing.
• Oversee all applicable regulatory reports and necessary records in an organized manner.
• Provide oversight for all required environmental and safety training.
• Function as a fundamental part of the facility to ensure that environmental health and safety are integrated into all areas.
• Interact with key personnel in each brand as necessary to achieve and maintain compliance.
• Review work related incidents injuries and/or illnesses and determine a root cause and mitigation plan provide guidance where necessary.
• Coordinate with appropriate EH&S analysts hygienists consultants engineers and suppliers related to the EH&S needs of the organization.
• Assist in the development of effective EH&S countermeasure to continuously improve safety objectives.
• Ensure legislative compliance with federal state and local regulations. Advise management on the compliance status cost and technical improvements needed to achieve compliance.
• Attend safety committee meetings and help to coordinate activities recommendations and accountability of identified issues.
• Assist with EH&S tracking reports and provide statistical analysis as required. Ensure all environmental reports are submitted accurately and on time.
• Oversee all OHSA 300 Log(s).
• Provide guidance on workers compensation and applicable programs in line with company and state guidelines.
• Participate and support Human Resources and EH&S initiatives.
• Review and assist as needed with record keeping for applicable EH&S programs.
• Correct any unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and manage corrective actions across the regional locations.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Knowledge of environmental and safety theories functions and practices as typically acquired through a bachelors degree in Environmental Science Industrial Hygiene or related field or equivalent or relevant work experience is required.
• 5 years of experience in environmental and safety compliance is required.
• Prior team leadership is a plus.
• 7 years of relevant business experience is required.
• Title V air permit experience is required.
• Experience with a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) is required.
• Large quantity hazardous waste generator (LQG experience is required.
• Experience with Ohio EPA regulations and requirements is required.

Required Licenses

• None.

Skills Abilities and Knowledge

• Maintain current knowledge of local state and federal environmental and safety regulations and trends in the field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism with all levels of employees management vendors legal counsel consultants and government agencies.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Travel

• Frequent travel may be required; up to 30%.

COMPETENCIES

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events.
• Volunteers readily; Undertakes selfdevelopment activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Focuses on solving conflict not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decisionmaking process; Makes timely decisions.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organizations goals and values; Supports affirmative actions and respects diversity.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position plans staffs evaluates and directs work of employees of a work unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for light work.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: standing walking lifting talking hearing and the use of hands wrists or fingers in a repetitive motion.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• This position primarily works in an office environment with occasional exposure to the plant environment.

Required Experience:

Manager