Environmental Health and Safety Program Manager

Environmental Health and Safety Program Manager

Requirements

• 10+ years EHS experience in manufacturing setting with Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, with an advanced understanding of customer relationship building.
• Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• In depth knowledge of EHS laws, standards, codes and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing, laboratory and material handling safety.

Responsibilities

• Improve EHS workplace performance by promoting a positive safety culture and implementing safety and environmental management systems in accordance with state, local and federal regulations, corporate compliance policies and standards.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace. Conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.
• Coordinate the implementation of controls from results of hazard analyses and risk assessments. Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies and procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to mitigate workplace incidents and injuries.
• Assists in the development of controlled documents and training programs for employees in areas such as compliance training, lab/plant inspection, material handling, emergency response, and life safety, may be the point of contact for emergency personnel. Develop specialized education and training materials.
• Review, investigate and implement action plans for work-related injuries, illnesses, accidents and safety concerns.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of federal, state and local OSHA regulations, fire and safety codes, engineering safety standards and environmental quality regulations.
• Coordinates and participates in committees and attends meetings related to employee safety, manufacturing process safety, fire safety, as well as property loss or damage.
• Provides expertise on safety risk management, statistics and trends.
• Coordinates and conducts worksite inspections and audits.
• Collects and maintains SDS documentation on all approved chemicals.
• Collaborates with Procurement to ensure only approved chemicals are purchased.
• Perform other related duties as directed that correspond to the overall function of this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven capabilities/competencies in training, EPA/OSHA compliance, emergency response, and program implementation.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Strong project management skills in facilitating projects/activities