JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: EHS Manager
OBJECTIVE
The incumbent will be responsible for helping deliver effective training programs, performing job-site inspections, performing thorough accident/incident investigations, and effectively communicating the program goals to all employees. Performs responsible professional work involved in occupational, safety and health program development and implementation, safety training and accident investigation; and related duties as assigned. This position is to assist in contributing to the safe work environment through coaching and encouraging a safe workplace culture and raising awareness to eliminate incidents and injuries.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ensures the welfare, safety, and well-being of all staff members by regular review of health and safety procedures; ensuring that they comply with the most current legislative guidelines
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Develops and implements comprehensive occupational safety and health program (including teaching, testing, medical compliance, accident investigation, incentives, hazard auditing)
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Provides guidance, direction, leadership, and advice regarding OSHA compliance and requirements
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Ensures employee safety body of knowledge remains an active part of career
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Manages return to work program
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Maintains required documents; including OSHA documentation, SDS, Sustainability records, accident reporting and
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Conducts weekly safety training and testing
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Identifies and provides solutions from hazard assessments, regulatory compliance and raised employee health issues
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Develops, recommends, implements, and coordinates programs to improve the plant’s environmental outputs and records
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Prepares and presents reports as needed.
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Enforces Compliance with federal, state and local occupational safety and health laws and regulations
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
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1-3 years of safety experience with a working knowledge of safety/environment principles
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Computer skills with familiarity with Microsoft Office.
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Skilled in communicating clearly and effectively with individuals and groups.
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Ability to identify safety hazards and propose alternatives for solutions.
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Develop and deliver effective safety training topics/programs.
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Identifies conditions which create hazards for workers, orders elimination of unsafe conditions and practices.
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Helps develop and conduct safety education and training programs for employees.
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Investigates occupational accidents, examines causes, and recommends appropriate action to be taken.
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Conducts regular (documented) inspections and makes recommendations for improvement
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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This position does not include supervisory responsibilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This position is located 50% manufacturing environment and 50% office environment, with exposure to:
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Extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
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Extended and continuous use of office equipment including computer, copier, fax machine and telephone
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Intermittent periods of reaching, stooping and kneeling
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Noise levels consistent with a busy office
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At times the incumbent is required to be in the plant:
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Noise levels typical of a manufacturing production environment
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Intermittent exposure to cold or heat
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Ability to maneuver in proximity to moving, mechanical parts and machinery
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Regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds,
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Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range
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Noise levels typical of a manufacturing production environment
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Intermittent exposure to cold or heat
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Ability to work in proximity to moving, mechanical parts and machinery
