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Elias Associates Inc

Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager (EHS) 95-115k

Elias Associates Inc, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
  • Foods manufacturer with fantastic benefits, growth potential and stability are hiring for an EHS Manager
  • They are looking for EHS Manager who is hands-on, forward-thinking, analytical and enjoys working in a very fast paced environment
  • Full Relocation will be provided. PLANT IS LOCATED 70 MILES WEST OF SIOUX FALLS
Responsibilities:
  • Act as a subject matter expert to develop and implement action plans, processes, and procedures to control environmental, safety & health risks.
  • Coach all levels of personnel on critical skills, behaviors and techniques that build and sustain a Zero Harm culture.
  • Develop, improve, and maintain EHS programs consistent with applicable regulatory standards (EPA, OSHA, DOT, etc.).
  • Maintain an effective regulatory engagement system to foster positive relationships with federal, state and local regulators.
  • Coordinates evaluate, develop, and conduct training.
  • Organize and conduct studies sufficient to identify hazards, risks, and trends.
  • Ensure emergency management programs are developed and maintained in a state of readiness for anticipated emergencies including hazards assessments, personnel training, equipment, and alerting systems. Responds to site emergencies.
  • Perform Incident investigation and reporting; create and facilitate action plans; track and drive investigations to completion.
  • Participate in internal audits.
  • Maintain relevant ES&H records and documentation for training and inspections / audit.
  • Support with the development of annual plans including goals, objectives, targets, training, audits, etc.
  • Maintain awareness of federal, state and local environmental, safety, and health regulations.
Requirements:
  • BS/BA in Occupational Safety & Health, environmental, chemistry, engineering, or an equivalent of 2+ years plant safety experience
  • Must have manufacturing experience with experience working in a team environment with proven decision making and problem-solving skills.
  • 2 plus years of experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety role in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of rules, laws regulations associated with EHS
Preferred requirements
  • Prefer consumer products, packaging, foods or manufacturing industries
  • ISO14001 internal auditor preferred
  • Technical writing including development of technical documents, procedures, sampling plans, hazard/job analyses, and training presentations.