Environmental Health & Safety Manager

The Kerr Dental portfolio of brands and product solutions spans restoratives, endodontics, and rotary instruments, with a common purpose of enabling healthy, beautiful smiles while providing an exceptional customer experience globally. Kerr's 130+ year history of innovation began in 1891 in Detroit, Michigan and has since expanded on a global scale to ensure dental professionals receive the consumable products they trust most. Kerr's market-leading brands include OptiBond, SonicFill, Harmonize, MaxCem Elite, and many more. Learn more at www.kerrdental.com

Job Description:

• Develops, implements and evaluates safety policies and procedures and may be involved in the compliance and ensures product EHS
• Provides leadership and technical expertise in the development of strategies, programs and training to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and company standards, improve safety and reduce/eliminate EHS related business risks
• Interfaces with external EHS agencies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with business/functional/EBS leaders on the development and implementation of action plans that drive closure of open issues and improvements resulting in improved safety performance and environmental controls
• Occupational Health roles that are internally-oriented medical professionals that provide for and deliver health and safety programs and services to workers, worker populations, and community groups should be assigned to this job family
• Manage Title V air permits, Large quantity generator hazardous waste management , DOT regulations and EPCRA Form R reports
• Plans and implements health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• Plans and implements environmental programs and prepares/submits environmental reports in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations
• Plans and implements programs to train managers and associates in work site safety practices, fire prevention, personal protective equipment, and various EHS policies and programs
• Identifies and suggests corrective measures to improve site's accident experience and to suggest/implement means to achieve site EHS goals
• Ensures that mandatory OSHA reporting is completed - i.e.: annual OSHA 300 log, notification of serious accident etc.
• Inspects facility to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented
• Investigates employee Environmental, Health and Safety complaints, discusses findings and recommends possible solutions in a timely manner
• Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions
• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations
• Manages the environmental program (hazardous waste program, storm water program, wastewater monitoring, air quality reporting, acting as a liaison with local regulatory agencies, ensuring submission of applicable monthly, periodic, and annual environmental reports, working with Corporate EHS personnel on a frequent basis)
• Conducts industrial hygiene sampling for a variety of physical and chemical hazards. As necessary, contract specialized industrial hygiene work to a qualified third party. Prepares and files corresponding documentation for easy retrieval and demonstration of monitoring compliance
• Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies
• Manages the sites of workers' compensation program
• Prepares and arranges EHS exhibits, presentations and material for display, meetings, conferences, or exhibitions
• Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs
• Maintains EHS files and records
• Interacts with EHS regulatory agencies during site inspections (when possible); provides guidance to satellite sites on EHS regulatory inspections
• Provide applicable EHS training to new hires and other EHS training for specific programs
• Supports the Corporate EHS program and direction
• Anticipated travel of up to 15%
• Other duties may be assigned, in addition to those identified above

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises one employee
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Job Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in EHS or related field; and at least five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Operating Company:
Kerr

Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.