Ehs Manager
Gilroy, CA
Full Time Perm
Base Salary - USD $91,000 to $121,000
The Job You Will Perform:
Works in partnership with senior and site management to develop and implement strategies, policies, and services to increase employee safety & reduce organization risks.
Develops, implements and maintains effective systems, procedures and training to achieve and maintain an accident free, injury free, and healthy work environment. Plans and implements procedures, programs, and files regulatory reports in compliance with the local, state, and federal agencies.
Assists with the record keeping, and manuals for these programs (including but not limited to): OSHA, DOT, etc.
Assists with annual department goals according to key metrics (ex- lost time accidents) that are measured throughout the organization.
Plans, implements, and oversees the company safety and maintenance program; coordinates with plants’ safety committees.
Supervise and manage hourly employees, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; promoting safety, teamwork; resolving conflicts.
Provide leadership in developing, implementing and managing EH&S policies, programs and practices.
Plans and implements programs to train supervisors and employees to meet standards and also to enhance the company safety culture.
Assists with new employee safety orientation program and employee safety training.
Assists with employee safety and driving records and training; special environmental projects and worker's compensation program.
Coordinate with the Logistics Division Manager and EHS Director on transportation issues.
Inspects organization facilities (safety audits) to detect existing or potential incident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
Assists with the investigation of all incidents and injuries from initial report to closure.
Work with complex lead team to develop site-specific annual objectives for safety, environmental, industrial hygiene and worker's compensation improvements that support these goals, policies and statements.
Manages regulatory agency, third party audits, inspections, inquiries, contacts and reporting, ensure/oversees California VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) annual compliance audits
The Skills You Will Bring:
BS in Occupational Health and Safety or related field (required).
5+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment with responsibility for Environmental, Health and Safety.
Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office.
Ability to be on call or work off hours as needed.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with attention to detail and organizational abilities
Superior analytical/ problem solving, written and verbal communications.
Experience working with local regulatory agencies preferred.
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
Communication and influencing skills
Ability to indirectly manage
Interpret technical problems, regulations, environmental reporting
Drive for results
Managing through systems
Problem solving
Motivating others
Action oriented
Safety, environmental and health technical competencies