Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Job Duties

• Responsible for environmental management training, job site inspections and reporting
• Perform job site environmental compliance inspections including hazard communication, chemical labeling, waste management, spill prevention and storm water pollution prevention through written reports and recommendations
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company environmental management program by all Flex-N-Gate employees and subcontractors
• Coordinates emergency response teams on all shifts at facility
• Research, plan, organize and conduct training programs/seminars for Flex-N-Gate supervisors and field employees, with regard to environmental regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate the activities of other environmental compliance personnel within one or more divisions and departments, if appropriate
• Plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate departmental environmental management programs
• Handles all environmental testing, recordkeeping and submission of reports to local, state or provincial and federal regulators
• Provide advice and counsel to management and other employee groups in the application of effective environmental programs and procedures
• Design environmental management standards to conform to industry standards and federal, state or provincial and local regulations
• Develop and implement complex environmental programs by inspecting or reviewing areas, equipment, processes, and work activities with a focus on continuous improvement of Environmental Management Systems
• Coordinate inspections, investigations, and environmental management activities with departments
• Research environmental management information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the work place
• Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures
• Lead and/or participate on teams with environmental, technical, management, and other team members
• Periodically act as a team leader to special task forces or teams
• Provides direction and/or guidance to less experienced environmental personnel, supervises direct or indirect associates in the department
• Maintain up-to-date environmental regulatory knowledge and stay current with industry trends and best practices

Requirements

• University Bachelor’s Degree in environmental management, health & safety or related field
• Five years environmental management work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Maintain current waste water and storm water certifications
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations, compliance and reporting
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail
• Strong analytical ability
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
• Troubleshooting ability is required
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Proven good presentation skills
• Ability to manage & prioritize multiple projects
• Detail orientated