Job Description

An established manufacturer is seeking an experienced Environment, Health and Safety Manager (EHS Manager) for a 400-person facility . We are looking for someone with experience in a manufacturing/machining environment. California experience is preferred, however, r elocation is available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspects the facility to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.
• Develops health and safety procedures for all areas of the company.
• Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics.
• Monitors compliance with safety procedures.
• Ensures that safety data sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed.
• Maintains records of discharge of or employee exposure to hazardous waste and/or pollutants, as required.
• Be the liaison between the EHS organization and company executives on critical items that require awareness to reduce risks across manufacturing plant.
• Lead and partner with site leadership, implementing new or updated EHS prevention and compliance programs while driving employee engagement in EHS.
• Manage execution of EHS related capital projects for the site.
• Manage multiple site activities with regulatory agencies to verify compliance, resolve situations, and maintain a cooperative working relationship.
• Provide leadership and coaching to site EHS staff and contacts to promote safe work behaviors and foster a lean safety culture.
• Identify and implement applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead all environmental compliance (hazardous waste, air emissions, water).
• Perform research projects regarding operational or site programs, serve on project teams, and provide recommendations regarding new or existing operations.
• Perform and complete various site EHS inspections required for compliance.
• Partner with management on business, organizational, and EHS programs, provide advice and guidance, and serve as a member of the management team.
• Investigate accidents and environmental incidents through root cause analysis and recommend policies, procedures, and/or other actions to correct problems and prevent future occurrences.
• Lead management when implementing new or updated EHS prevention and compliance programs.
• Perform investigations, analyses, and research that require specialized knowledge in several EHS areas, develop reports and findings, and recommend operational changes.
• Manage the Process Safety Management, within program guidelines.
• Contribute and support regional, divisional, and corporate EHS activities.

Education:

• A Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Occupational Health and Safety, or related field preferred.

Experience & Skills:

• Must have previous Manufacturing/ Machining Environment Experience
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of local, state, and federal environmental regulations. This includes knowledge of environmental permits and compliance requirements. Someone who has worked in CA and well-versed in California’s stringent environmental regulations is preferred.
• Risk Assessment and Management: Ability to conduct thorough environmental risk assessments and develop strategies for risk mitigation. This includes identifying potential environmental hazards and implementing measures to prevent or minimize their impact.
• Waste Management Expertise: Proficiency in designing and implementing effective waste management programs. This involves understanding waste disposal regulations, recycling initiatives, and sustainable waste reduction practices.
• Environmental Auditing and Reporting: Experience in conducting environmental audits to assess compliance with regulations and internal environmental policies. Strong skills in preparing and presenting environmental reports to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Emergency Response Planning: Capability to develop and implement emergency response plans for environmental incidents. This includes coordinating with relevant authorities and managing the environmental aspects of crisis situations.
• Communication and Training: Strong communication skills to convey environmental policies and procedures to employees at all levels. This includes conducting training sessions on environmental awareness and compliance.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with environmental management software (experience with Gensuite would be a plus) and tools (including various Federal and CA state reporting portals) for data collection, analysis, and reporting..
• Collaboration and Leadership: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead onsite environmental initiatives. Effective leadership in driving a culture of environmental responsibility within the organization.
• Willingness and ability to provide direction and consultation on various environmental, health, and safety issues.
• Knowledge and willingness to implement and 6S in partnership with other leaders

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