Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to join our ready-mix concrete operation. The EHS Manager will be responsible for overseeing and implementing comprehensive safety programs to ensure the well-being of our employees, customers and the general public. In addition, the EHS Manager will work as the main liaison with local government units such as health departments & pollution control agencies in order to maintain compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive safety programs, policies and procedures in accordance with industry best practices and applicable regulations; focusing on ready-mix plant safety and DOT truck safety themes
• Conduct regular site visits to assess safety conditions, identify potential hazards and provide guidance to site personnel
• Lead safety meetings for leadership and management personnel to instill a culture of teaching and learning among peer groups
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to establish safety goals, objectives and performance metrics and to ensure proper implementation and adherence to safety protocols
• Remain up to date with changing regulations and industry standards related to safety, environmental compliance and transportation
• Promote a culture of safety and environmental consciousness throughout organization by organizing safety training sessions, safety campaigns and proactively address all challenges and opportunities of being environmental stewards
• Conduct investigations and maintain accurate records of accidents, incidents and near-misses to identify root causes and develop strategies for prevention
• Maintain compliance with all applicable environmental legislation on a federal, state and local level; continually improve our environmental stewardship towards industry best practices
• Ensuring that all necessary permits and licenses are applied for in a timely manner and are up to date
• Prepare reports that asses the economic, social and environmental impacts or proposed policies and strategies
• Develop strategies for limiting particulate matter from being emitted
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure equipment is serviced regularly to minimize spills and fluid leaks
• Work with plant personnel to ensure proper use of dust suppressants for stock piles and unpaved areas as needed
• Minimize discharge of spilled cement, aggregate, dust, etc. through regular sweeping of paved areas
• Continually improve upon washout water (washwater) management to ensure washwater does not run off site into adjoining roads and enter roadside storm drains, discharging into surface waters
• Support the diversion of recyclable materials from landfills by maintaining best practices for collecting and using recycled materials

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (5+ years) as a EHS Manager or similar role in the ready-mix concrete industry
• In-depth knowledge of ready-mix plant safety, DOT truck safety and environmental compliance requirements
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory frameworks such as OSHA, EPA, DOT and state/local regulations
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive change in a safety-oriented culture
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization
• Proactive and analytical mindset
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and reports
• Competency with Microsoft 365
• Certification such as Certified Safety Profession (CSP) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) are preferred
• Must have valid driver's license, proof of insurance and personal vehicle required to visit multiple job sites

This position description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job.

Salary Description

$50k-$100k, DOE. + Benefits