Manager, EHS
The EHS Manager manages the environmental health and safety (EHS) function across assigned operations and provides leadership to professional team members and/or supervisors. The EHS Manager is accountable for the performance and results of the EHS team, ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations. This individual adapts departmental plans and priorities to address operational challenges and evolving regulatory standards. Provides technical guidance and expertise to leadership, employees, and customers while developing and implementing programs that foster a culture of safety, compliance and environmental stewardship. Operates with guidance from Plant Manager and corporate safety. Collaborates cross-functionally to integrate EHS practices into business operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advises senior leadership and department heads on complex EHS issues, offering expert recommendations to mitigate risks, comply with regulations, and the overall safety culture within the organization.
- Coordinates processes and assignments across departments to ensure efficient and effective implementation of EHS policies and procedures, aligning resources with organizational goals.
- Defines project terms for EHS-related initiatives, setting clear objectives and expectations for team members and ensuring the successful execution of these projects in line with business priorities.
- Implements EHS programs and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, including safety inspections, environmental assessments, and training programs.
- Educates employees and leadership on EHS policies and procedures, conducting training sessions, and providing guidance to foster a safety-conscious environment and prevent workplace accidents.
- Evaluates performance of EHS initiatives and team members by assessing program effectiveness, conducting audits, and reviewing safety metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Establishes strong working relationships with external regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders to ensure continuous alignment with evolving regulations and best practices in environmental health and safety.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including environmental impact assessments, hazardous materials management, and employee safety protocols, by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation and compliance requirements.
- Manages the recruitment, hiring, and development of EHS team members, providing coaching and mentorship to ensure ongoing professional growth and operational efficiency within the team.
- Leverages lean principles and Kaizen events, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce conditional ergonomic risk to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for team members.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards. Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or related science
- Minimum five years experience in a manufacturing environment
- Must have experience in waste management, airwater permitting, emergency response and regulatory compliance (EPA, OSHA)
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering or related science.
- Prefer 8-11 years experience in manufacturing environment.
- Licenses/Certificates: OSHA 10-hour, OSHA 30-hour, ASP, CSP, SMS
Spans of Control:
- Does this role manage Southwire team members: Yes
- Number of Direct Reports: 1-2
- Travel Domestic Travel less than 20% at a time.
- Physical Requirements: Moving: 15% Standing: 10% Sitting: 75%
- Working Conditions: Office Plant/Warehouse Floor Equipment Computer/Keyboard
Competencies:
- Attracts Top Talent
- Drives Results
- Courage
- Decision Quality
- Financial Acumen
- Communicates Effectively
Skills:
- Environmental Engineering
- Regulatory Compliance
- Influencing Skills
- Training And Development
- Investigation
- Risk Analysis
- Record Keeping
- Environmental Science
- Safety Training
- Biology
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Accountability
- Stormwater Management
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
- Flexible Work Schedules
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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