EHS Manager - Gpac

EHS Manager

One of our global leaders in solutions and services across the packaging lifecycle, that provides packaging worldwide to companies in industries such as food, personal care, paints, and chemicals has a need for a EHS Manager.  This EHS Manager will lead all plant environmental, health and safety compliance and management system functions and activities; train, monitor and mentor both supervisors and managers in applicable modules of the EHS Management System (EHS insight).

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Health & Safety or related program of study
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an EH&S position in a manufacturing environment is a must
• Certifications in Environmental or Health & Safety related programs preferred
• Experience administering safety training in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Experience in OSHA record-keeping related to various programs including Lock out Tag Out, Confined Space, Hazard Communication, Injury Reporting and other related programs
• Experience with hazardous waste management and Clean Air Act reporting
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required
• Ability to travel between the facilities assigned

Responsibilities:

• Lead all plant environmental, health and safety compliance and management system functions and activities; train, monitor and mentor both supervisors and managers in applicable modules of the EHS Management System (EHS Insight).
• Responsible for partnering with Ops and the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) to build greater awareness and a proactive mindset, fostering employee engagement towards an interdependent safety culture.
• Working under the Direction of the NASP Sr. Environmental Engineer and the Director of EHS, implement environmental programs and practices to ensure compliance with various operating permits and required regulatory programs including RCRA (hazardous waste), stormwater, industrial wastewater, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), and the facility is Integrated Emergency Action Plan
• Participate in critical management of change processes, including work with Ops and engineering, to ensure employee safety and environmental compliance is considered and implemented in the design phase of new or proposed projects. 
• Participate or direct root cause analysis of all injuries, incidents, and near-misses to ultimately guide and implement effective remedial action to prevent recurrence.
• Work with Ops, supervisors and the JHSC to achieve leading indicator targets on the EHS Balanced Scorecard; to work towards employee and supervisor success for the safety component of the hourly and MMIP bonus programs.
• Responsible for conducting audits in EHS Insight to systematically reduce hazards and ensure regulatory compliance; ensuring corrective actions/preventative actions (CAPAs) are assigned to the right individuals and tracked to completion.
• Coordinate required OSHA training; lead and train employees and supervisors (train the trainer) in all subject areas covered under the Mauser NASP Safety Program
• Work with HR to ensure that all new hires or transferred workers receive the required orientation training as necessary prior to starting their new assignments.
• Under the direction and guidance of the NASP EHS Director, interface with federal, state and local environmental and safety agencies on plant issues
• Managing and implementing compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), USEPA and State regulations in accordance with government and company requirements; following the guidance and processes established through the EHS management System
• Coordinating with site leadership at facilities to develop mutually beneficial solutions to complex environmental, health and safety challenges; assist in planning and preparation of budgets to ensure that future safety needs are met.
• Communicating effectively, championing and implementing change with a diverse set of internal and external customers.

Apply now for immediate consideration! If you have any questions or are interested in the other positions we are currently looking to fill, please reach out confidentially at 605-937-5578 or Jason.Spence@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.