EHS Manager - Human Resource Dimensions
Kennesaw, GA 30144
About the Job
Human Resource Dimensions has been engaged to place an EHS Manager for a growing client in the Marietta, GA area. The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising environmental, health, safety, and Worker’s Compensation programs and activities. This position inspects and evaluates the environment, safety equipment, and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with policies, government safety regulations, and industry standards. His/her main priority is to protect team members, customers, and the environment at all locations and job sites.
This position must manage and lead the safety and compliance processes, identify unsafe driving behaviors and situations, and then recommend strategies to protect and educate team members on how to prevent safety incidents using safety training programs. This position is also responsible for investigating health & safety incidents and to identify their root causes and find ways to prevent them in the future.
Responsibilities:
This position must manage and lead the safety and compliance processes, identify unsafe driving behaviors and situations, and then recommend strategies to protect and educate team members on how to prevent safety incidents using safety training programs. This position is also responsible for investigating health & safety incidents and to identify their root causes and find ways to prevent them in the future.
Responsibilities:
- Manage EHS programs and activities to achieve, maintain, and exceed compliance with state and federal laws and regulations while upholding company policies, standards, and procedures
- Develop and oversee safety programs and training for all US based team members. This also includes but is not limited to OSHA, EPA, RCRA, and DOT/IATA/IMDG related training and reporting requirements, as well as safety talks and written communications
- Develop and implement safety, training programs, and driver safety strategies across all US locations
- Perform safety and driver audits, monitor and track safety programs, safety incidents, and compliance with safety regulations, company standards and guidelines, and industry best practices
- Responsible for the implementation of corrective actions identified as part of the various audits/inspections
- Support and communicate with injured worker, supervisors, Human Resources, and Labor regarding benefits, doctor appointments, off work, restricted work, and return to work
- Coordinate ergonomic evaluations with vendor and injured workers
- Manage worker’s compensation and OSHA programs and requirements
- Conduct New Team Member Orientation Training and any ongoing safety-related training as required
- Support and maintain the EHS systems and programs
- Collaborate with corporate teams to implement consistent safety programs and best practices
- Facilitate compliance with all regulatory environmental and safety standards and guidelines through audits, inspections, recordkeeping, and data documentation
- Manage Worker’s Compensation program, support incident investigations, provide recommendations for corrective or preventive measures, and ensure that accurate environmental and incident records are maintained
- Maintain a current working knowledge of EHS regulations and laws to provide expertise for EHS assessments, and general EHS related problem solving at the site, office locations, and corporate as needed
- Develop and implement behavioral-based safety programs to raise safety awareness and improve the safety culture throughout the organization
- Establish and maintain high-quality relationships with both internal and external customers
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Safety Science, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or a related discipline preferred
- Certification in professional EHS field (e.g., CSP, ASP)
- Minimum of 5 -7 years of progressive experience working knowledge of federal, state, and local safety requirements (FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, etc.)
- Experience in implementing EHS management Systems (OHSAS ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
- Strong occupational safety background with focus on life critical processes and programs (e.g., Cranes & Lifting, Electrical/LOTO, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Mobile Equipment & Pedestrian Safety, Confined Space, Fire Protection, Emergency Response)
- Proven ability to work independently as well as the ability to lead, train, collaborate, and influence operations to improve safety performance
- Proven experience as a self-starter, who effectively manages multiple tasks, achieves results with minimal supervision, and possesses excellent documentation and record-keeping skills
- Creativity, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Ability to Influence, Persistence, Practicality, Ability to Communicate to all Levels and cultures, Enthusiasm/Passion
- Proven ability to positively impact safety culture and improve safety behaviors
- Ability to understand customer needs both internal and external and translate that understanding into action
- Ability to work and achieve success in a matrix environment keeping key stakeholders informed and engaged
- Ability to travel at varying frequencies and work irregular hours as needed
- Able to handle team member information professionally and confidentially
- Highly effective oral and written communication skills required
- Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions
- Knowledge and experience with transportation systems and technology including but not limited to: Motive, Lytx DriveCam, Transportation Mgmt., etc.
- Must demonstrate ability to utilize multiple programs to analyze data and financials including but not limited to MS Office Programs, and other telematics and financial reporting programs
- Travel required to job sites and office locations – 50%
Source : Human Resource Dimensions