We are working on an Environmental Health and Safety Management position in upstate New York with a national manufacturer. This position is responsible for technical, functional and program management for a large facility. The EHS Manager will plan, direct, and provide advanced technical and professional environmental & safety support services to operations.

Location: Madison County, NY

Relocation offered

Job Responsibilities:

• Accountable for managing EHS practices; administer/implement EHS programs and policies outlined by OSHA, EPA, and DOT as appropriate and maintain all pertinent records.
• Implements written EHS programs and company safety policies aligned with Federal & State requirements (i.e., OSHA, EPA, or the respective State agencies). Administer the local hearing conservation program per OSHA regulatory requirements. Maintains and administers the facility written contractor safety manual.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and track injury and illness statistics to help identify safety concerns by trend analysis and provide recommendations to minimize these concerns. Interact with third party insurance administrator to provide/receive updates on WC claims.
• Act as company liaison with regards to all regulatory inspections; have all EHS records and files current and inspection ready.
• Review and maintain all company personal injury records. Develop strategies that will successfully bring injured employees back to work in a timely fashion.
• Investigate all incidents in area of coverage; utilize known root cause analysis techniques; work with local line leaders to implement processes to prevent reoccurrence.
• Develop and maintain Safety and Health training programs that ensure OSHA compliance as well as increase safety awareness and responsibility.
• Designated as company liaison with all insurance representatives; be present during all inspections involving outside parties; give recommended strategies for improving safety performance; manages all statistics to prioritize areas of immediate concern; and customize training efforts tailored to those areas.
• Responsible for overseeing and monitoring sourcing guidelines

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in related discipline
• 5-10 years or more years of related EHS manufacturing experience
• OHST or CSP or other recognized certifications are preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred, food & beverage is preferred
• Must have a high level of enthusiasm for safety
• Team leader and problem solver, has exceptional interpersonal skills
• Self-starter/self-driven individual
• Management level professional who takes a "hands-on" approach.
• Keen presentation skills and facilitation skills.
• Ability to be creative and demonstrate innovative methods to advance workplace safety