EHS Manager

Company DescriptionWith over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5 billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.Job DescriptionDevelop, organize, administer, and maintain the Company’s Environmental Health & Safety Program. Minimize the number and reduce the severity of in-plant accidents and injuries while maintaining the efficiency of the Corporation and the well-being of its employees and customers, as well as the community. The EH&S Program must comply with all federal, state, corporate and international policies and procedures. The EH&S Program must be goal-oriented and driven towards continuous improvement.Act as the authority in all areas of Environmental, Health & Safety, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene.Keep Management apprised of developments in federal and state EH&S laws and regulations.Develop, organize, administer, and track corporate Safety Training Programs. Implement and maintain monthly, quarterly and annual training programs.Integrate all Corporate and Regional Environmental, Health & Safety programs into daily operations.Work with corporate- and facility-level teams to assure that new or modified processes equipment is designed to ergonomic standards and meets regulatory requirements.Communicate safety-related issues through memos, reporting metrics, safety newsletters, on-site meetings, and through the disbursement of relevant publications.Submit monthly and yearly State and Federal EH&S reportsMaintain ISO and 14001 ProgramsMaintain the Injury and Illness Tracking Programs.Manage programs such as GENSUITE Compliance Manager to ensure legal compliance with all EH&S applicable internal requirements and local and federal regulations and rules.Lead all Near Miss, and Accident Investigation root cause analysis. Implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.Establish targets and long-range accident prevention and cost-control objectives.Work with the Human Resources Department Workman's Compensation team to reduce costs associated with lost time injuries and assist in developing return to work program.QualificationsBachelor's degree in environmental, industrial or chemical engineering, or related field.5 years professional experience in a manufacturing environment.Certified Professional Health & Safety status (ASP, CSP, CIH, CHSP, CHMM, etc.) preferredStrong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.Knowledge of the following areas; EPA, RCRA, DPCC, CRTK, Air Permits, Hazardous Waste Biennial Reporting, OSHA, DOT, EPA Form R, ISO and IATF StandardsProven experience driving safety improvements on the shop floor, in the offices and as part of the Leadership team.Self-motivated, self-starterAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.