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Job Title: EHS Manager

Location: Springfield, MO (Onsite)

Job Description:

The EH&S Manager will provide leadership in the developmental and implementation of policies, procedures, and training programs focused on achieving the highest level of operational safety and regulatory compliance. Such efforts will ensure proper storage, handling and disposal of all hazardous or regulated materials, as well as safe operational practices by employees, both within company facilities and at off-site customer locations, in order to protect employees, customers, and the environment. This position is also responsible for the formal reporting of EH&S data to respective agencies such as OSHA, EPA, SEP, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Provide safety support and information to employees
• Identify safety training needs and coordinate safety training programs
• Assist in Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment activities
• Develop/Update Job Hazard Analyses/Risk Assessments as needed
• Perform internal safety audits
• Support emergency preparedness procedures
• Assist in the selection of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Promote safety awareness through communication and specific training programs
• Liaise with Chairpersons of each of the Safety Committees communicate best practices with other sites
• Schedule/Conduct/Evaluate Emergency Response Drills at site
• Successfully manage and complete all EH&S related work assignments and duties in a timely manner
• Conduct effective EH&S related training for employees, contractors and visitors
• Assist in the development and implementation of EH&S related policies, procedures and programs to assure compliance with all federal, state, local and company-specific regulations & requirements
• Review incident reports (accidents and near misses) and follow-up as necessary to ensure accuracy and completeness of all information provided
• Conduct EH&S related workplace inspections and participate in accident/incident investigations to identify root-cause and appropriate corrective actions
• Coordinate with HR on Workers Compensation and Return-to-Work matters
• Properly respond to day-to-day EH&S related issues in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain required detailed recordkeeping; report EH&S required data to Corporate Office
• Monitor and report on plant safety goals and objectives
• Ensure understanding of all EH&S and regulatory requirements needed to maintain a safe work environment
• Execute other tasks as assigned
• Ability to travel when required
• Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.

Requirements

• 5-7 years' experience at a management level in this specific discipline, preferably with direct responsibility for multi-site operations
• Associates (2 year) degree, ideally related to workplace safety, industrial engineering, or similar discipline
• Practical knowledge of OSHA regulatory requirements
• Practical knowledge of SHARP/VPP programs a plus
• Applies engineering controls, administrative procedures and work practices to address EHS risks
• Manages the compiling, updating and analysis of all appropriate data to ensure EHS compliance with government regulations and company standards
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products
• Preferred First-Aid/CPR/AED Certified
• Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus