What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Manager position at Leggett & Platt?
We, at Leggett & Platt Flooring Products, are searching for an EHS Manager to support the Environmental, Health, and Safety responsibilities at our Aurora, IL branch. Did you know Leggett & Platt Inc. is the largest manufacturer of carpet cushion and hard surface underlayment in the United States? Our Flooring businesses manufacture and distribute foam, rubber, and fiber-based flooring underlayment for residential and commercial use. Our flooring underlayment products provide support, cushioning, and noise reduction under virtually any finished flooring material in your home or business. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
This role provides the opportunity for diverse responsibilities every day in our manufacturing setting. The EHS Manager will lead and ensure compliance with Branch and Corporate policies and procedures, and compliance with all government mandated regulations.
So, what will you be doing as an EHS Manager?
- Manage, train, maintain supplies, and complete reports for all safety related policies and procedures
- Maintain written safety programs and other security issues
- Perform and/or coordinate all safety inspections and conduct accident/loss investigations
- Mitigate risk by seeking ways to eliminate or lessen safety concerns proactively
- Work closely with Corporate and Division Environmental, Health, and Safety contacts
- Facilitate monthly safety meetings
- Maintain OSHA logbooks
- Oversee compliance with permit regulations
- Arrange for disposal of hazardous waste
- Evaluate plant waste streams
- Manage Corrective Action Requests and Preventative Action Requests
- Other duties as assigned
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to conduct effective meetings by developing and following an agenda
- Well organized, detail oriented and good computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Management or leadership experience in an EHS role
- Knowledge of OSHA and EHS laws and regulations
- Experience in the application of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques
Things we consider a plus:
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Bachelor’s degree
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience in a labor union environment
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!
We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.
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