Job Description

If you are passionate about creating a safe work environment, have strong analytical skills, and enjoy working collaboratively with others then Kevin’s has an opportunity for you!

The EHS Manager will lead and facilitate the development, implementation, and maintenance of EH&S management systems necessary to ensure the assigned facility’s objectives are met and are compliant with all corporate, federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and industrial health requirements. Serve as a resource to the Company to ensure Environmental, Safety and Industrial Health deployments are leveraged effectively and consistently on assigned projects and initiatives.

We are looking for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and will be hard working, punctual, dependable, self-motivated, self-managed, organized, and flexible. The ideal candidate will be efficient at self-managing and looking for a long-term commitment to grow within a growing company.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide consultation and services to plant leadership regarding environmental, health and safety programs, operations, and compliance.
• Advise plant management and Director, Corporate EH&S on EH&S management system and compliance issues and opportunities.
• Communicate goals and objectives, oversee, and promote the deployment of the plant level environmental and safety management systems and processes.
• Work with other Company facilities and Corporate to design, implement, and audit best practices / processes for EH&S performance on projects as assigned.
• Implement environmental, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness of current programs; recommend improvements to policies and procedures. Research and create program recommendations for assigned areas of environmental, health and safety.
• Develop and conduct new hire safety and environmental orientation(s) coordinating with other functional managers as appropriate.
• Manage, maintain and submit required corporate and agency (Federal, State, and local) regulatory compliance required documents. This includes but is not limited to monthly metrics and permit requirements.
• Assist the Plant Manager in budgeting for EH&S activities.
• Effectively interact with agencies, including: plant inspections, permit and plan renewals, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate “root cause” incident investigations and reporting processes and recommend corrective action.
• Direct, monitor, and perform safety and environmental self-inspections and audits.
• Primary leadership resource for all Safety and Environmental related committees/teams throughout site or complex.
• Coordinate and facilitate activities of the safety committee.
• Conduct and / or facilitate EH&S annual and ongoing compliance training.
• Schedule and participate in monitoring, sampling, and testing of permitted process and pollution control equipment for compliance.
• Assist HR Manager with Workers Compensation claim submittal, return to modified work, case tracking or claims reviews.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety and EH&S rules and regulations.
• Generate weekly reports to middle and upper management, make recommendations when needed to prevent accidents/incidents.
• Participate in weekly meetings with other departments to review/discuss safety topics.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Occupational Health & Safety Technician (OHST) are preferred.
• 3-5 years previous experience in the EH&S field.
• Must have a preventive not reactive safety mentality.
• Must be able to work different shifts when needed to provide support.
• Experience in conducting accident investigation, investigate, review and provide feedback to Plant managers.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred. Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of EHS concepts and company policies, programs and procedures.
• Effective leadership, organizational, and management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; bilingual preferred. (English and Spanish).
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and processes.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, problem solving, and team building skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to handle multiple projects at a time
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft office software applications; intermediate to excellent Excel skills.
• Attention to detail to ensure timely and accurate transactions and documentation.

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