EHS Manager - Georg Fischer

Summary:

The EHS Manager is responsible for ensuring the Environmental, Health, Safety and Security program is managed in alignment with ISO 9001, 45001 and ISO 14001 management system standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains site-specific EHS programs, policies, procedures and training modules to meet regulatory, business unit, division and corporate requirements.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of federal, state and local environmental, health, safety and security regulations.
• Monitors and implements programs to meet the GF Corporate Strategy, which includes the GF Sustainability Framework.
• Completes EHS audits in accordance with facility schedules and ensures appropriate corrective actions are developed and implemented in a timely manner.
• Implements environmental, health and safety education and training to support regulatory and business requirements.
• Supports environmental, health and safety programs and training to ensure that safe operations and working conditions exist.
• Maintains regulatory required reporting (permitting fees, SARA 311-312-313 and TIER II reports, OSHA log, Air Quality).
• Maintains environmental management system - ISO 14001, health and safety management system - ISO 45001 and energy management system - ISO 50001.
• Complies with the ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Leads facility-wide recycling and waste disposal programs.
• Manages site environmental health and safety teams/committees, including the Emergency Response Team, i.e. medical, chemical spill and/or specialized EHS teams, i.e. ergonomics.
• Conducts trends analysis and reporting of results against key EHS metrics, including facility risk assessments.
• Coordinates the accumulation of Hazardous and Non-hazardous waste for off-site disposal in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Supports and maintain departmental risk reduction activities.
• Develops environmental, health, safety and security communications (i.e. postings, employee meeting notices, minutes and safety awareness).

• Coordinates Environmental related matters associated with site operations including air, water, waste and chemical/materials managements issues, to include Safety Data Sheets and hazardous/non-hazardous materials and waste storage, identification, and manifesting for proper disposal.
• Investigates accidents and near misses making sure root-cause analysis, containment and corrective actions are completed.
• Manages and follow-up on all workers' compensation claims.
• Prepares mandatory safety alerts for near misses and work related injuries, as well as environmental alerts for environmental incidents.
• Acts as the Site EHS representative with company associates, customers, vendors, contractors, government officials and the public in all areas of environmental, health and safety.
• Audits comp compliance tracking programs and record keeping systems, including "non-benefit" insurance policies such as Property Insurance, Liability Insurance, EPL, etc.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DHS and State of Arkansas, California and Pennsylvania regulations.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels within the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft software package.
• Knowledge using SAP a plus.
• High-energy individual who is goal-oriented and results-driven
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Proven self-starter; takes the initiative to identify and drive change.
• Ability to plan time, manage deadlines, and multi-task.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Reliable, flexible and self-motivated.
• Strong and analytical skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelors of Science Degree in Safety, Environmental, Natural Sciences or other related education degree strongly preferred.
• Five plus (5+) years' heavy manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous people management experience.
• Experience implementing and maintaining an ISO 14001 environmental management system.
• Experience implementing and maintaining an ISO 45001 occupational, health and safety management system.
• Experience implementing and maintaining an ISO 50001 energy management system.
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Certification preferred.
• DOT Hazardous Materials Certification preferred
• Certified OSHA Trainer is a plus
• Emergency Medical Technician is a plus