Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Position Description:

Position Description An EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) Manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing safety and environmental programs within an organization. Developing and Implementing Safety Programs: Designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Risk Assessment: Conducting risk assessments and identifying potential hazards in the workplace. Developing strategies to mitigate risks and promote a safe working environment. Training and Education: Providing training programs to employees on safety procedures, emergency response, and compliance regulations. Ensuring that employees are aware of and adhere to safety protocols. Regulatory Compliance: Staying abreast of environmental, health, and safety regulations. Ensuring that the organization complies with all relevant laws and standards. Incident Investigation: Investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses. Developing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence and maintaining incident records.

Emergency Response Planning: Developing and implementing emergency response plans. Coordinating drills and exercises to ensure preparedness for emergencies. Environmental Management: Managing environmental programs to minimize the organization's impact on the environment. This may include waste management, pollution control, and sustainability initiatives. Collaboration with Stakeholders: Working closely with various departments, management, and external stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. Auditing and Inspections: Conducting regular audits and inspections to identify areas of improvement and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills Required

Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey safety information to employees and stakeholders.

Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, assess risks, and develop strategies for improving safety performance.

Leadership: Strong leadership skills to drive a safety culture and work collaboratively with teams.

Skills Preferred

Experience Required

Several years of experience in environmental, health, and safety management, with a proven track record of implementing successful safety programs. Preferred experiences in food manufacturing already.

Experience Preferred

Education Required

A bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field.

Education Preferred

Additional Information Will PPE equipment need to be provided by the agency for this position? If so what is needed please. Yes, PPE will be provided (show voucher, safety vest, hard had, goggles, safety glasses, earplugs, beardnet/hairnet, etc.)