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Environmental Health and Safety Manager ( EHS Manager )

Employer
Affinity Executive Search
Location
Orangeburg County, South Carolina, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 19, 2022

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Other
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY MANAGER Orangeburg, SC

COMPANY PROFILE:

* Award Winning Manufacturer of Consumer Products and a World Leader in outdoor products

* Over 330 years of innovation and production

* Community Involvement

* Growth and training opportunities

* Lean Six/Sigma Culture

* Fast paced environment

WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU:

* Comprehensive Benefits and Salary Program including bonus program

* Medical Plans to choose from plus Dental, Vision, and prescription plan

* Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts available

* STD and LTD Coverage plans plus a variety of other plans related to health, accident, etc. are available

* 401K with Match

* Chance to be part of a proud team manufacturing award winning products recognized worldwide

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:

THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE EHS MANAGER IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND IMPLEMENT SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND OR PROCESSES WITH A FOCUS ON ACCIDENT/ILLNESS PREVENTION, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS, AND TO DRIVE A SAFETY-FIRST CULTURE. THE EHS DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPORTING OPERATIONS WITH REGARDS TO SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN ACCIDENT-FREE WORKPLACE, OSHA VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAM, ISO 14001, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, INTERNAL AUDITS, TRAINING, AND GENERAL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS.

* Direct the EH&S program to ensure regulatory compliance to reduce workplace hazards and control losses due to accidents, injuries, or illnesses.

* Develop and administer the EH&S budget, manage vendors allocated for EH&S and PPE.

* Serve as a VOICE FOR SAFETY

* Administer the safety training program for all company employees and on-sire contractors.

* Drive continuous improvement in human, equipment, chemical and facility safety, and housekeeping

* Facilitate and lead plant wide EH&S team

* Prepare, update, and maintain all required EH&S reports, regulatory agency submittals, and operating permits while ensuring the EH &S records is accurate and up to date

* Administer and maintain STAR certification under the OSHA voluntary Protection Program

* Administer and maintain ISO 14001 certification

* Develop and evaluate the written EH&S policies and programs

* Manage permit requirements, hazardous waste programs, and ensure that hazardous wastes are stored and transported in accordance with applicable rules and regulations

* Conduct and coordinate regulatory compliance audits and ensure the timely closure of any findings. Implements programs and processes necessary to close any of the issues identified.

* Complete incident investigations and analysis, regularly perform site hazard assessments and workplace ergonomic analysis.

* Work closely with Human Resources and Operations to decrease Workers Compensation claims as well as cost

* Active Member of Plant Leadership Team

* Report performance metrics up through the organization to the appropriate groups

* Responsible for site-wide security, waste water, and recycling

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

* Bachelors degree required; Masters preferred

* Minimum of seven years of Manufacturing/Environmental Health & Safety experience is required or a minimum ten (10) years experience in a leadership position in a manufacturing environment with a strong safety culture and demonstrated safety results.

* Implementation of a process-based safety investigation program

* Understanding of ergonomic principles

* BI-lingual in Spanish preferred

* Good understanding of OSHA safety and environmental regulations applicable to the operation / OSHA 30 certification a plus

* Excellent leadership and coaching skills including the ability to build and influence relationships throughout all levels of the facility

* Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and work independently with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and solid computer skills to include but not limited to MS Office software applications with advanced skills in Excel and Access

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