EHS Manager
WinDoor
Hialeah, FL
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assists, plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Advises EHS Director on environmental, health and safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
- Plans and implements training for employees in work site safety practices.
- Maintains safety files and records
- Performs safety surveys and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
- Conducts post accident investigation and prepares report identifying possible accident causes and hazards for use by company personnel and senior management.
- Assist, set up and conducts training.
- Assists in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
- Assist and maintain environmental reports including Storm water permits, SPCC etc
- Ensure regulatory environmental, health and safety reports and permits are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
- Serve as primary contact for all regulatory agencies for inspections, permitting, and reporting.
- Work with operation’s leadership to maintain, update and/or develop SOP’s for safe work practices and procedures throughout the organization.
- Keep abreast of safety and environmental laws and regulations that impact the organization.
- Ensure that EHS records are up to date and in compliance.
- Drive the investigation of incidents, near misses and property damage incidents. Ensure follow-up is done to minimize future exposure and that proper communication and documentation is provided.
- Participate in Engineering safety review of new and modified equipment.
- Report incidents to the Worker’s Compensation provider. Coordinate required medical care and return to work procedures with employees.
- Manage EHS programs including cost control/reduction and accident prevention/reduction.
- Conduct required monthly as well as new hire environmental, health and safety training.
- Performs other related duties or projects as assigned.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Must have acceptable current driver’s license
- Must demonstrate interpersonal effectiveness: able to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships. Willing and able to work in a fast-paced, team environment
- Ability to effectively communicate to cross functional groups within all levels of the organization both orally and in writing, including preparation and submission of clear, concise and accurate reports
- Budgeting skills: able to provide budget input and understand basic principles of preparation and control of budget
- Excellent Computer, communication and training skills
- Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment, but assertive/persuasive.
- Ability to establish credibility, be decisive, recognize priorities.
- Ability to take initiative.
- Strong organizational and time management skills: able to work independently, handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or three to five years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous glass & manufacturing experience helpful
- Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
- Prefer experience in OSHA/MSHA, DOT and EPA regulatory requirements.
- Excellent knowledge of FMCSA rules and regulations, hours of service, driver qualifications.
- Ability to prioritize
- Must be able to assess situations and make appropriate decisions, mechanical aptitude helpful
- Employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.