Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager needed for Global Specialty Chemical manufacturing firmEnvironmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager Greater Houston, TX Area$115,000-$130,000 + Bonus + Relocation Reporting directly to the Plant Manager Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager will lead the EHS function for the site and spearhead projects which will have a direct impact on the organization's growth. The candidate will play a critical role in leveraging their strong safety background to facilitate company's operations.The ideal Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager candidate will have the following skill set:Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Engineering or similar technical field preferred; years of experience might be considered in lieu of degree5+ years leadership experience in an Environmental Health & Safety Management role in a Chemical, Hazardous Material or other PSM manufacturing environmentSpecialty Chemicals, Biopharma or similar experience a plusExpert-level understanding of OSHA, EPA and similar government/regulatory best practices & standards. CAL OSHA a strong plusRisk assessment training for health and safety disciplines.Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or similar certifications preferredLEAN/Six Sigma Certifications a plusProven track record of participating in successful Safety AuditsRoot-cause analysis experienceHighly organized and strong attention to detail.Knowledge of the tools and techniques required to apply a continuous improvement approach.The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager will have the following responsibilities:Facilitate and promote world class safety-focused cultureDevise solutions to fix and augment existing issuesDevelop, Implement and Uphold SOPs, best practices and processes to foster a EHS programAddress strategic and operational challenges by applying quantitative modeling and analysis to profitability assessment, supply chain engineering, transportation optimization, strategic network design, inventory management strategies and warehousing / distribution operations.Apply best-practices from industry standards to ensure all company policies and procedures are in lineCollaborate with product engineering, product design, supplier relations, procurement, manufacturing and customer teams to integrate quality throughout all in a uniform mannerDevelop, implement and uphold EHS KPIs at the plant level to ensure manufacturing processes are in line with standards and have a preventative approach to hazardsWork with Operations Manager to apply enhancements to the companyParticipate in Safety audits as necessary to ensure best-practices are being upheld and operations are in line with company quality standards Operate with a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. Manage resources accordingly to meet all deadlines.Verify that procedures and materials meet safety requirementsDiscipline(s): Technical Operations, EngineeringJob type: Permanent