Environmental Health and Safety Manager

The EHS Manager position will oversee the development, implementation, and management of the site environmental, health & safety systems in a proactive manner. This individual will be responsible for studying leading & lagging indicators and implementing effective solutions, as needed. The EHS Manager will help to ensure compliance with government regulations, company policies, and promote continuous improvement. This individual will support mill operations by educating employees on health & safety, monitoring health & safety systems for all personnel working in the facility, and routinely interacting with employees in their work areas.Environmental Responsibilities:

Compiles and submits logs as required by regulatory agencies.Keeps managers and employees alerted as to the hazards of working with toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals, and any other hazardous substances.Identifies and analyzes sources of pollution to determine their effects on plant operations.Collects and synthesizes data derived from pollution emission measurements, radiation monitoring & compliance, atmospheric monitoring, meteorological and mineralogical information, and soil or water samples.Determines the needs for environmental permits and makes proper permit applications.Reviews technical aspects of environmental projects, confers with project engineers to formulate plans, coordinate project activities, establish reporting procedures, and prepare environmental project progress reports.Coordinates planning, testing, and operating phases to complete projects.Confers with local regulatory agencies to discover local environmental quality standards, industrial practices, and new developments in pollution abatement.Works with State and Federal environmental agencies to provide all required reports.Maintains required licensing for operation of environmental control equipment.Provides technical assistance to agencies conducting related environmental studies.Responsible for Wastewater on site, including reporting, classification of haz/non-haz and all documentation.Safety Responsibilities:

Leads collaborative efforts to develop and implement health and safety procedures and programs to improve health and safety culture, reduce injuries and liability, and ensure regulatory compliance to all regulatory agencies.Mentors and leads Safety Team and Sub-committees.Records and performs analysis on Observation and Safety Audit Data including corrective actions.Leads safety investigation process per policy.Maintains, updates, and educates employees on Safety Manual.Participates in the Safety and Environmental Orientation and onboarding for new hires.Schedules and conducts health and safety training and maintains training records and materials.Maintains safety matrix for training topics for all employees.Develops accident prevention and loss control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies, evaluates effectiveness, and recommends corrective actions.Maintains liaison with outside organizations, such as fire departments, hospitals, and rescue teams to assure information exchange and assistance.Devises methods to evaluate and improve safety programs and conducts evaluations.Maintains an active role in industrial/community safety awareness groups and associations.Logs all safety incidents on the PES logs, corporate logs, OSHA 300, 301 and 301A. Collects and provides data required by PTC, OSHA, and any other related governmental agencies.Keeps Mill compliant with OSHA regulatory updates and changes.Represents the organization in community or industry environmental groups and programs.Performs other duties and assignments as assigned.Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental or safety related field preferred.4-5 years as an EHS Manager in a manufacturing environment.Environmental reporting experience with Air, Wastewater, and Storm Wastewater.Hazmat operator’s certification 40+ hours, First Aid required.Core Competencies:

Care & Commitment:

Consistently reliable, follows work instructions, investigates any inconsistencies, and looks ahead to the next steps. Offers ideas for improvements (safety, operations, process, and quality) and actively participates in improvement processes. Accepts change as part of future state improvement and adapts with positive enthusiasm.Team Player:

Steps up to help the team even when it’s outside of normal duties or comfort zone, looks out for the safety of self and team. Cooperates with others without dominating the group, values team members for their contributions and professional abilities, and always treats people with respect.Customer Focus:

Seeks out information on customer requirements, stops a process when an inconsistency is suspected, and reports inconsistencies to the right person.Initiative:

Initiates problem solving to address issues, acts without being told or directed, actively participates in resolution, seeks best alternative even if it challenges the status quo.Leadership Competencies:

Safety:

Participates in safety efforts enthusiastically, always with an eye for achieving the very best, approaches auditing with a commitment toward learning and improving equally.Visionary:

Easily identifies problems, gathers data, and seeks alternatives through research and interaction with others.Service Oriented:

Demonstrates a knowledge of quality and service that is important to each customer, ensures adherence to customer specification for both product and services.Communication:

Demonstrates a helpful and resourceful attitude with all vendors, customers, and employees.Job Specific Competencies:

EHS Excellence:

Drives improvements in EHS culture in the organization. Maintains necessary records, testing, sampling, and training to comply with OSHA, IDEM and Plymouth Tube requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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