Environmental Health & Safety Manager

SUMMARY: THE EHS Manager is accountable for the Environment, Health, and Safety Programs at our multiple sites. The EHS Manager provides site leadership in Environmental Compliance, Health, and Safety for all employees. Specifically, this individual is accountable for the development, implementation, and support of strategies, systems and programs executed by site leaders towards the goals of zero health and safety incidents, and 100% compliance to all local, State, and Federal regulations requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Manage and update all environmental programs and permits for the site wastewater treatment and discharge, storm water, hazardous waste, SPCC, water usage, and other regulatory requirements as they pertain to the specific location.
• Prepare, review, and submit compliance reports to local, state, federal environmental and regulatory agencies.
• Lead development, execution, and improvement of all EHS systems, programs, policies, and procedures delivering EHS excellence to Ozarks Coca-Cola.
• Lead execution of a strong CAPA (Corrective Action / Preventative Action) program that drives company improvement in Safety and Environmental Health.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping database and provide quantitative and qualitative monthly reports and other necessary governmental reports.
• Regularly inspect and monitor the facilities to ensure that the company is fully operating in compliance with OSHA, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), and ISO regulations and guidelines.
• Lead the root cause analysis of accidents and incidents and collaborate to develop strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents.
• Participate in incident management (IRB) with regards to environmental compliance and safety.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, analysis quality data and draw valid conclusions.
• Identify company safety training needs to develop and coordinate safety training programs.
• Conduct and/or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety practices and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
• Recommend safety devices for buildings, vehicles or equipment to maintenance and fleet managers.
• Develop and implement the required Hazard Communication program, including required Hazard Communication training.
• Conduct annual employee safety drills (fire and tornado)
• Prepare and maintain Emergency Action Plans
• Prepare and train employees on evacuation protocols
• Conduct Annual Manager Safety Training
• Schedule annual hearing tests
• Maintain compliance with First Aid supplies
• Conduct quarterly safety reviews, report to facility managers, and follow up with action plans
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Other duties as assigned or requested

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibility.

COMPETENCIES: Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, competent computer skills in use of word, excel and PowerPoint, with ability to create spreadsheets for analysis and tracking of various information.