Environmental Health And Safety (Ehs) Manager - Research & Development (R&D)

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing.

The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Job Summary

Work Shift

1 - First Shift

Are you the type of person who is always in search of a better way? Do you like working in a dynamic environment?

In this role you will implement and sustain a robust EHS management system, utilize proactive scorecards, perform audits, and implement programs to drive performance improvement. We're looking for someone who is strategic, personable, prioritizes tasks well, and displays strong leadership skills.

What You'll Do

1.Lead and coach local EHS staff in the performance of their duties. Monitor individual and team goals and ensure alignment with the organization's strategies and objectives to drive EHS performance improvement. Cultivate a learning environment through team member growth and development.

2.Leads the implementation and sustainment of the EHS management system for a Vermeer manufacturing facility.

3.Coach site operational leaders to be visible EHS advocates.

4.Assists in the development of corporate-level EHS strategy.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety and seven years experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist certification preferred.

• Prior experience with EHS Management System approach preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of relevant State and Federal rules and regulations required.

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

Essential Functions

Standing: Continuously

Sitting: Occasionally

Walking: Frequently

Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral

Twisting: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Bending

• Trunk: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Bending

• Neck: Occasionally (up to 15 degree flex for up to 2 minutes)

Elevated Work/Reach: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Climbing: Occasionally

Pulling: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

Pushing: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

RH Grip: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

LH Grip: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)

LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)

Floor to Waist Lift: Rarely (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs)

Horizontal Lift: (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs) Continuously (up to 5 lbs)

Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 40 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs)

Travel

• Occasional travel is expected of this position.

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Work Location

ONSITE: A team member's day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at hr@vermeer.com.

Interested? We'd love to get to know you.