EHS Manager

EHS Manager

The EHS Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager at the facility and is responsible for continuously monitoring and adapting safety procedures and operations to ensure a safe and fully compliance work environment for all associates at Regal Rexnord.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, improves, and deploys Environmental Health and Safety internal procedures and controls.
• Drives Environmental/ Health and Occupational Safety Management Systems, Waste Minimization, Emergency Management, Employee Engagement, communication etc. in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Responsible to obtain and update required permits and EH&S reports to regulatory authorities.
• Conduct safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments to drive performance.
• Lead accident investigations and evaluate risk management to mitigate significant hazards and loss trends.
• Manage workers compensation and claims management, including coordinating return to work activities and claim resolution.
• Function as a liaison between government officials and Regal Rexnord on all safety and environmental related issues.
• Ensure all Fire and Emergency Equipment (Extinguishers, Pumps, Smoke Detectors, Sprinklers, Valves, and Fire Alarms) are complying and functional.
• Participate in Kaizen events and other committees.
• Deploy and manage ergonomic standards within the site.
• Report on Health and Safety issues and statistics on a timely manner.
• Supervises the activities of the security team for the site.
• Implement and facilitate environmental, health and safety education and training to support regulatory and business requirements.
• Be capable of aligning the local team and influencing others to achieve the desired EHS performance objectives outlined by corporate initiatives, business unit initiatives, and local/site initiatives.
• Develop and implement annual Environmental Health and Safety compliance calendar.
• Lead Environmental Health and Safety discussion during Safety Operation Review.
• Partners with leadership team and plant manager to create a safety and sustainability culture through performing job risk assessments and behavior modification programs.
• Provide hiring, promotion, and disciplinary action recommendations, as well as performance evaluation and feedback for direct reports.
• Lead Environmental Health and Safety discussion during Safety Operation Review.
• Provide subject matter expertise, manages risks, and develops strategies and standardized methods to ensure continuous improvement in the EHS function.
• Raise awareness at all organizational levels of the impact of emerging EHS issues including ethical, social responsibility, best practices, and legislation.
• Build strong relationships with other internal functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills, detailed oriented, well organized, self-motivated, and strong work ethics.
• Strong knowledge to coach and mentor others.
• In-depth knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ability to work and engage with all levels of stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial, Electronic, Mechanical, or similar) or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in EHS or related functions

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced degree
• Site Responsibility
• Acting in a supervisory/management/leader role
• EHS Certification (ex. CET, CIH, CSP).
• OSHA 10
• OSHA 30, preferably
• First/ AID/CPR Certified/ Trainer +
• Worker Protection Standards Train the Trainer Certified
• HAZWOPER 40
• Confined Spaces Competent Person
• Fall Protection Competent Person
• Job Risk Assessment
• Accident Investigations
• Knowledge of Safety KPI's
• Lock Out- Tag Out (LOTO)
• Lean Tools
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations
• Workers Compensation Management

Travel: Up to 10%

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.