EHS Manager

Full Time
Wytheville, VA 24382
Posted
Job description

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager (EHS) is responsible to ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations, the physical security of all company locations, and to assist individuals to be in compliance. This position is responsible for ensuring that Somic America, Inc. is in compliance with all agencies (OSHA and EPA) regulations, training, and any other requirements by such agencies, our insurance companies, and company requirements.

The EHS Manager will serve as a subject matter expert on all safety, compliance, regulatory and related insurance requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Serve on corporate and division safety committees; review and discuss safety needs, provide updates, training, DOT, Hazmat, OSHA and related safety and compliance information.

· Provide subject matter expertise in manufacturing process safety ensuring industry best practice.

· Provide assistance to ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements this may include but is not limited to administering industrial hygiene tests, coordinating repairs and upgrades or similar tasks as assigned.

· Site inspections and corrective action(s): 1. Train and direct management to inspect facilities, work sites and equipment for violations and hazards. 2. Provide direction to management on correcting identified problems in a timely manner. 3. Follow up to make sure all corrective actions were taken and completed. 4. Assist where needed.

· Responsible for updating, maintaining and auditing location safety standards and procedures on a quarterly basis.

· Develop effective training programs for managers/employees that will efficiently cover all needed/required materials and reduce travel.

· Investigate all accidents to determine the root cause and provide recommendations that eliminate or reduce future hazard or risk.

· Track and control inventory of safety supplies and equipment and work with division managers to keep adequate safety supplies on-hand.

· Assist with training for new hires and provide ongoing training of all employees.

· Review and update MSDS library and update as needed

· Evaluate the effectiveness of the safety program using established goals and make recommendations, and implement corrective action(s) based on industry standards and best practices.

· Conduct an applicable training for Somic America, Inc. that promotes a safe, healthy, and secure work environment that includes emergency situations (like tornados, fires), use of the alarm system, and anything else necessary to promote a safe work environment.

· Serves as a safety/compliance liaison with outside organizations, including safety and compliance audits.

Required Skills:

· Extensive knowledge of OSHA and EPA, other governmental regulations and laws including OSHA 300 logs and requirements by our insurance providers.

· Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques

Previous implementation of ISO 14001

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field or equivalent work experience.

· 5 years safety management experience.

· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.

· Knowledge of statistics, data collection and analysis.

· Knowledge of federal and state regulations.

· Proficient in MS Office products.

· Occasional travel required.

Prefer: · OSHA General Industry 10 or 30 hour training course

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • EHS: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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