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Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Employer
Dexter
Location
Fremont, Indiana, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 30, 2024
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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Marine
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Dexter, a premier manufacturer and distributor of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts and accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets, has an opportunity for a Manufacturing EHS Manager (Environmental, Health, Safety) at our manufacturing facility located in Fremont, Indiana.

We are seeking an EHS Manager with a history of success providing team leadership driving safety initiatives. Must understand OSHA compliance, policies and regulations. This person should be a good communicator, able to build relationships and support from all areas within the production facility as well as cross-functional teams.

  • Seasoned at developing and maintaining a variety of safety and environmental programs, policies and procedures that will ensure all associates are in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards.
  • Developing, implementing and managing a program to reduce occupational injuries and illnesses, including area assessments, injury investigations and clear, measurable goals.
  • Correcting working conditions, using broad scope of knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and safety standards, develops loss control programs, and devises methods to evaluate safety progresses.
  • Assessing share, and leverage industry EHS best practices across sites.
  • Establishing, implementing, and maintaining all Environmental and Safety Management systems in accordance with ISO 14001/ISO 18001, reporting to top management on performance, and recommend improvements.
  • Serving as the interface between local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, corporate and any insurance carrier representatives in order to ensure plant compliance.
  • Managing plant's environmental and OSHA regulatory reporting and record keeping requirements.
  • Creating and managing budgets for EHS activities including consulting and testing, waste removal, safety equipment, safety recognition activities, etc.
  • Leading investigations on environmental non-compliance, safety non-compliance, and root cause incidents and provide urgent response to operational issues.
  • Leading implementations and use of team implemented problem solving.
  • Conducting site audits and evaluate plant's compliance with environmental regulations and identify areas of improvements.
  • Implementing environmental solutions and drive changes in manufacturing processes/systems that lead to reduction in environmental waste streams.
  • Managing worker's compensation claims.
  • Leading safety, health and environmental awareness program trainings


We Need Your Health And Safety Expertise
  • Working knowledge of behavior-based safety, preferably DuPont STOP
  • Chemical hazard communication
  • Contractor safety
  • Confined space entry
  • Electrical safety
  • Emergency response planning
  • Ergonomics
  • Fall protection
  • Hazardous energy control - Lock Out/Tag Out
  • Hearing conservation
  • Incident investigation
  • Indoor air quality/industrial hygiene
  • Injury reporting and analysis
  • Job hazard analysis and risk assessments
  • Machine guarding
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Powered industrial vehicles
  • Safety programs and awareness and OSHA compliance


And Your Environmental Expertise
  • Sustainable processes/recycling
  • Solid and hazardous waste management
  • Wastewater and storm water management, permitting, compliance, and controls
  • Air emission management, permitting, compliance, and controls
  • Pollution prevention and resource conservation


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable degree is required
  • Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing industry is required
  • 2+ years managing Plant/Production/HSE programs and people.
  • Proven success in creating and implementing HSE compliance and improvement plans.
  • Knowledge of US federal and state regulations pertaining to occupational safety and health and the environment.
  • Proficient communication and presentation skills


We care for our people. Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:
  • Dexter offers a competitive salary
  • This position is Bonus eligible for the company bonus program
  • Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA,
  • 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
  • 401(k) Plan with company contributions (4% match on 1st 4%)
  • Opportunities for internal career development and growth


Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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