Corporate Environmental Health And Safety Manager

Corporate Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Position type: Full-Time, Salaried

Pay range: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Ask Yourself This…

Are you a people person who loves to deep dive into all aspects of Health and Safety? Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge with an opportunity to lead? Are you a known culture-contributor who's ready to be the go-to for Health and Safety, backed by supportive senior management and surrounded by a collaborative team of co-workers across North America? We're looking for our next Corporate EHS Manager!

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world's most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

What You'll Do

The Corporate EHS Manager is responsible for the technical and administrative aspects of environmental and safety affairs as it relates to federal, state, and local levels. This position develops, conducts, and coordinates all safety, environmental and industrial hygiene activities, employee meetings and training, injury reporting and investigation and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) record keeping. The position is responsible for five sites in the US and one in Canada and regular visits to each site will be required. The Corporate EHS Manager reports directly to the VP of Operations and will have the EHS Coordinators at each plant reporting into them.

• Assists in preparation of workers compensation claims, conducts periodic audits of the facility to assess compliance with environmental, safety and industrial hygiene regulations

• Keeps management apprised of environmental compliance and recommends corrective action, if necessary

• Disseminates information to all employees regarding hazardous materials and workplace exposure

• Maintains all air, water, and waste permits and submits all data necessary for renewal on a timely basis

• Investigates and analyzes incidents to identify causes for remedial action

• Develops operating facility environmental, health and safety compliance plans and assists in implementation

• Coordinates all inspections by regulatory agencies and prepares periodic survey and information requests

• Conducts employee training and provides necessary emergency information to local emergency response agencies

• Maintains all required safety and injury records and monthly and annual statistical reports

• Completes all environmental survey requests and maintains all Safety Data Sheet (SDS) binders

What You'll Need

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Possess a Bachelor of Science degree, ideally in an EHS, Engineering, or a Technical discipline

• Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in managing Environmental Health and Safety Compliance in an Industrial/Manufacturing Environment

• Be available to travel up to 20% of the time to the five US sites and the one Canadian site

• Demonstrate expertise in both knowledge and application of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and OSHA and similar Canadian regulations

• Have experience in preparing and submitting permits, compliance reports, and corporate reports

• Be able to assist in culture-change initiatives in regards to safety and safe practices

• Have lean manufacturing experience and the ability to effectively and cooperatively interface with peers, colleagues, and clients as well as firm leadership

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience

• Heavily subsidized medical and dental plans

• Employer-sponsored retirement plan

• Company-paid life insurance

• Immediate paid vacation and generous holiday time

• Family-friendly sick and personal leave policies

• Opportunities for career development

Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you're the candidate we're looking for.

Washington Mills is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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Other details

• Job Family Environmental

• Pay Type Salary

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• Washington Mills, PO Box 423, Niagara Falls, New York, United States of America