EH&S Manager

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) part of RPM International Inc. unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers service providers and trusted brandsincluding Tremco Nudura Dryvit Willseal Weatherproofing Technologies Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canadato deliver comprehensive integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America Europe Asia-Pacific India and Latin America Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial industrial and residential construction and restoration projects.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The EHS manager is accountable for the development and implementation of Environmental Health Safety and Security (EHS&S) programs and best practices to ensure compliance with governmental agencies and alignment with Construction Products Group EHS&S standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and communicates standards of EHS&S code of conduct ensures mutual understanding and mitigates exposure to hazardous / undesirable conditions in our business operations and product uses.

• Leads the development and implementation of comprehensive regulatory compliance programs in the areas of occupational health and safety hazardous materials management environmental management transportation materials safety security and product compliance. Interprets regulations develops legislatively compliant organizationally appropriate standards for Tremco CPG. Conducts EHS&S audits documents statistics with respect to EHS&S program compliance and makes recommendations with respect to annual safety program changes and objectives. Represents CPG with professional organizations regulatory bodies and governmental agencies. Serves as the primary point of contact for Tremco CPG EHS&S business unit operations and associated EHS&S staff. May act as expert witness in the event of investigations and legal proceedings.

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and relevant documentation with respect to EHS&S rules regulations and legislation as applicable to business operations and product mix. Researches best practices and investigates program innovations both broadly and with respect to chemicals manufacturing distribution and disposal and makes recommendations regarding policy gaps and program improvement opportunities. Prepares recommendations with respect to pending or anticipated changes in legislation and develops proactive cost effective program options in support of chemical product and regulatory changes.

• Travel to and work with Tremco CPG locations as needed to serve as a resource to Tremco CPG operations regarding policies standards and best practices with respect to EHS&S compliance hazardous materials management and product compliance.

• Develops and implements enterprise-wide programs for EHS&S compliance and delivers tools and training to ensure organizational compliance with regulations and best practices. Identifies and corrects non-code compliant processes by formal audits and makes recommendations to rectify compliance issues and mitigate risk of accident / liability. Ensures that all business units are aware of and that programs are in place to train and resource employees to comply with Tremco Construction Products Group and RPM EHS&S standards.

• Assesses EHS&S human resources requirements in medium and long term and prepares plans to develop and/or recruit needed talent to achieve organization objectives.

• Prepares implements and monitors the annual program budget and takes corrective action on budget variances. Provides analysis and recommendations with respect to financial implications of product program and regulatory changes including cost / benefit analysis of program improvements to mitigate the financial impact of EHS&S related accidents / incidents.

• Establishes regulatory guidelines and performance standards in the areas of EHS&S risks conducts ongoing audits and reporting with respect to program compliance. Assist the business units with investigating serious EHS&S related accidents incidents and program and product breaches. Prepares evaluative reports and recommendations and implements new program measures to mitigate continuing / future risk

• Provides guidance to business unit leaders to ensure that near and long-term operational plans are compliant with organizational and jurisdictional EHS&S standards. Develops standards to meet ongoing and developing requirements in the areas of training audit and reporting. As a resource to the management teams provide feedback to senior management regarding feasibility/advisability of business strategy from a regulatory compliance and EHS&S best practices.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Bachelors degree from a 4-year accredited college or university in 4 year College or University degree in Natural Sciences (Chemistry Engineering Environmental Sciences or Safety Sciences)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• 4-10 years experienceleading and contributing to compliance and regulatory policy and program development in a materials processing environment.

• Formal training in occupational health and safety is a must.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

• Board of Certified Safety Professionals Certified Safety Professional certificate.

OTHER SKILLS ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to travel across North America approximately 25% of the time.

• Broad understanding of regulatory compliance requirements risk assessment and mitigation programs in multiple (particularly North American) jurisdictions.

• Ability to inspire others to commit to and achieve EHS&S program goals and performance measures in a production environment with varying levels of literacy and educational background.

• Ability to develop a business case for new program development / program modification.

• Ability to manage program administration requirements across multiple disparate (production distribution warehousing sales and marketing) divisions.

• ISO 9001 and 14001 are highly preferred.

• Bilingual in either English/French or English/Spanish highly preferred.

WORK LOCATION: Will work onsite at one of our manufacturing locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand walk sit use hands reach climb balance kneel talk hear taste and lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $90631 and $113289 . This range is an estimate based on potential employee qualifications operations needs and other considerations permitted by law.

The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees including but not limited to health insurance paid holidays paid time off 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match Company Pension Plan Performance Based Bonus/Commission and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.