EHS Manager

The primary focus of the position is to create and foster a safety culture that is both preventative and proactive. In conjunction with the culture this position has an equally important compliance component is to ensure that the company facilities comply with all applicable environmental health and safety regulations. The position will provide fulltime Environmental Health and Safety support to the operations and will ensure that all practices follow federal state and local regulatory requirements. The position will be responsible for coordinating regulatory programs and their permitting applications. Support the development and coordination of training programs in support of the companys philosophy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communication Establish and maintain effective relationships with Employees Operations Managers and Supervisors to further the companys focus on prevention and being proactive. Participate in manufacturing meetings to discuss workplace safety hazard elimination and regulatory concerns and opportunities.
• Training Provides all OSHA compliance training. Creates distributes and monitors all Toolbox training and monitors compliance for both facilities. Develops safety procedures/processes and programs for all departments at both locations. Maintains all EHS training records.
• Environmental Develops and establishes regular audit schedule for environmental and safety issues. Works with the companys environmental provider TRC. Distributes reports and filing prepared by TRC to the proper governmental agencies when due.
• Maintaining RecordsMaintains EPA records of hazardous waste air emission permitting and water pollution discharge as well as industrial health monitoring and records of employee hazard exposure according to EPA and OSHA regulations. Maintains all SDS in both locations.
• Safety Manage the maintenance and implementation of safety standards/programs compliance plans and initiatives. Participate in the investigation of near misses accidents and property damage incidents. Ensure followup and corrective actions are completed to minimize future exposure. Proper records/documents are maintained for all incidents/accidents. The EHS Specialist will lead the Safety team and work closely with the ERGO team.
• Environmental Representative In conjunction with TRC serve as the primary contact for all regulatory agencies for inspections permitting and reporting (air water waste).
• Duties as assigned Duties assigned by their supervisor.
• The EHS will work under the Continuous Improvement Manager. This job is located in the Rockford Facility but will require travel at least 25% of the time to the Lancaster Plant.

Education Training and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related discipline.

• At least 5 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety or a related field in a manufacturing environment.
• Membership in any of these organizations would be a plus: NASP (National Association of Safety Professionals) NESHTA (National Environmental Safety & Health Training Association) ASSE (American Society of Safety Engineers) or BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals).