EHS Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

BASIC FUNCTION:

• Coordinates the facility plant(s) in various health and safety practices and programs designed to safeguard all employees in a working environment that is conducive to their well-being
• Recommends and spearheads specific actions to ensure that the plant complies with all federal state provincial and local laws related to the health and safety of employees
• Administers the plants risk management program designed to minimize physical and financial exposure resulting from potential alleged or actual on-the-job injuries

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Becomes thoroughly familiar with and recommends action to keep the plant in compliance with OSHA and other federal state local and provincial health and safety laws
• Apprises the Plant Manager and Human Resources Manager of all safety related problems
• Directs and serves as Advisor of the Plant Safety Committee
• Conducts or assists in plant 5S and safety inspections. Coordinates corrective action programs relative to safety for the purpose of orienting new employees and updating those on current roll
• Assists in accident investigation assures that proper reports are completed and recommends corrective action
• Schedules monitors and recommends action based on pre-employment return-to-work and periodic physical examinations
• Schedules and facilitates necessary safety and environmental audits. Records any required corrective actions and ensures actions are implemented to provide resolution to issues/concerns that are identified.
• Establishes maintains staffs and stocks the plants first aid facility. Provides first aid treatment for on-the-job illness or injury when present. Sees that properly trained people are available to render first aid on other shifts. Maintains first aid treatment records reports and standing orders.
• Purchases distributes and monitors the use and assures the operability of safety medical supplies and equipment
• Establishes and maintains confidential employee medical workers compensation and health insurance records/files
• Keeps up to date on the latest safety procedures and equipment by membership in appropriate organization(s) attendance at pertinent seminars and reading professional journals
• Prepares/maintains a safety policy and procedure manual and standing orders
• Coordinates wellness programs
• Provides information for monthly measurables
• Administers drug testing
• Communicates with and assists the plants Workers Compensation serving agent in the investigation and administration of workers compensation claims
• Maintains liaison with company-retained physicians schedules physical examination and coordinates medical report for work-related illnesses or injuries
• Coordinates the processing and payment of all indemnity lost -time claims under workers compensation
• Maintains contact with all employees absent from work with job-related or non-job-related conditions
• Identifies and offers modified alternate or rehab duty as appropriate
• Coordinates the Work Conditioning program
• Maintain reports and analyzes information relative to workers compensation costs so as to minimize costs and properly administer the plans Penalty and Refund Adjustment Program where applicable
• Performs a review with the Plant Controller of the plant workers compensation loss reports.
• Reviews discrepancies with the plants workers compensation claims administrator
• Qualification Requirements:
• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Required & Preferred:

• University Degree
• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Experience Required & Preferred:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiar with Microsoft Access
• Minimum of two years experience in Health and Safety
• Minimum of five years experience in managing people
• Sound knowledge of Health Safety and Environmental laws

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals. Candidate has the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Candidate has the ability to compute rate ratio and percent.
• Reasoning Ability: Candidate has the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Must be computer literate and familiar with appropriate software programs. Candidate has the ability to create visual aids for communication purposes.

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