Environmental Health and Safety Manager
, PA, United States
Role Description
Reports To: Plant Manager
Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Start Date: ASAP
The Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager is responsible for facilitating compliance with occupational health and safety guidelines. The EHS manager will create a Safety Program at the manufacturing facility and implement policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
Role Responsibilities
Responsible for all safety inspects in the workplace.
Develop and lead safety team.
Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.
Create and manage health and safety monitoring systems and policies in the workplace.
Advises and lead employees on various safety-related topics.
Manage emergency procedures.
Conducts risk assessments and reports.
Plans, implements and conducts preventive care, safety, and compliance training programs for company.
Samples, measures, and evaluates employee exposures to in-plant chemical contaminants, including lead and acid mist; and physical agents such as heat and noise exposure.
Manages the plant personal protective equipment, work clothing and safety equipment programs according to company standards and operating budget.
Administers the respiratory protection program, including quantitative fit testing, respirator distribution, cleaning, and sanitizing.
Administers the plant hazard communication program, including maintaining up to date SDS's, effective identification of all chemicals, chemical inventory and related training and education programs.
Inspects equipment and machinery for unsafe workplace conditions.
Investigates accidents and incidents to find cause and takes prevention measures for further incidents.
Reports on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics.
Skills & Qualifications
Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines.
Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks especially when handling an accident or incident.
Good understanding of data analysis and risk assessment.
Certified in risk management and health/safety management.
Bachelor's degree required. Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene or related field highly preferred.
Minimum four years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory/management role.
Previous experience with air sampling and monitoring.
Experience with administering a hazardous communication program, including managing, and leading an emergency response team.
Proficient in MS Office
In this role, you will be eligible for a discretionary performance based annual cash bonus and to participate in our company’s equity program, plus our robust medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits.
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