Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

About Oshkosh AeroTech an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines airports air-freight carriers ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in peoples lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry including LEKTRO JetAire JetPower AmpTek Jetway and more.

SUMMARY: The EHS Manager is responsible for the design implementation communication and coordination of all environmental health safety and security programs for the company. This position will provide strategic and tactical leadership and direction relative to the EHS&S program. Implement and manage site specific processes to reduce or eliminate accidents workplace hazards unsafe acts and environmental liabilities. Through advising directing and training of all employees in addition to maintaining documentation ensures compliance with all corporate federal state and local requirements for health safety and environment.

YOUR IMPACT

• Provide leadership and demonstrate management commitment to EHS&S performance assurance and compliance as a core value and leading priority.

• Recognize health safety and environmental hazards in the workplace. Evaluate recommend and implement controls to eliminate unsafe acts and conditions.

• Direct and train managers and employees on complying with corporate federal state and local guidelines policies and regulations such as OSHA standards EPA regulations and site rules and programs.

• Ensure compliance and properly manage reporting with all required agencies and regulations as well as reporting to Oshkosh Corporation.

• Leads inspections and tours of facilities to detect existing or potential incidents fire and health hazards; deviations from corporate standards and recommends corrective or preventative actions.

• Responsible for the communication and maintenance of all EHS&S related policies and procedures.

• May serve as liaison with local fire departments area hospitals and other outside agencies regarding employee safety and health programs.

• Investigate injuries near-miss accidents and environmental incidents in conjunction with line and staff personnel to determine causes and take corrective actions to prevent future incidents. Prepares legally required reports and any regular or special reports for use in hearings lawsuits and insurance investigations. Attends hearings as required. Notify appropriate senior managers of pertinent details and solutions in a timely manner.

• Effectively manage incident cases with all departments and associations and medical professionals including Workers Comp as appropriate. Prepare legally required reports and attend hearings and investigations as required.

• Provide effective safety training and development for managers and employees including new hire safety orientation incident and fire prevention and protection and other employee safety and health programs.

• Maintain EHS&S policies and practices to ensure they are current and appropriate conduct assessments and develop improvements as needed.

• Maintain and analyze site accident statistics and lead efforts to identify and correct unsatisfactory trends.

• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging regulations and standards and ensure organizational compliance.

• Develop and communicate a cooperative relationship with all Federal State and Local authorities that impact our business in the areas of Health Safety & Environment.

• Lead and oversee Management Steering Committee and Plant Safety Committee.

• Manage and administer hazardous waste tracking disposal and reporting.

• Manage and direct the security contractor(s) for Jetway Ogden facilities to ensure employee safety and protection of company property.

• Manage EHS&S department expenses and budget.

• Manage employee random and required drug testing as required by OSHA and Company policies.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in related field.

• Five (5) or more years of experience.

• One (1) or more years of management experience.

• Working knowledge of OSHA EPA Hazardous Material Standards and Applications.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS: Certified Safety Professional.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud due to access to heavy manufacturing operations.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporations legal duty to furnish information.

Pay Range:

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range individual pay is determined by various factors including the scope and responsibilities of the role the candidates experience education and skills as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process please contact us at

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporations legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be U.S. Persons as defined in these regulations. Generally a U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.