Manager Environmental Health Safety

Summary/ Objective:

Design, implement, train, and lead safety, security, health and environmental programs to accomplish company’s safety mission, goals, and objectives. Provide leadership and technical support to EHS department. Create and administer workplace safety, security, health and environmental strategies.

Essential Functions (but are not limited to):

• Ensures safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
• Lead workplace safety culture strategies and actions.
• Develop and drive activities with focus on key business metrics such as injury avoidance, regulatory compliance and countermeasures.
• Establish and lead strong team member involvement activities in safety and wellness.
• Identifies company safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs.
• Develop EHS related polices and lead consistent administration of company policies and procedures.
• Work with minimal supervision to resolve complex organization issues.
• Develop communication systems with department managers for day-to-day EHS activities.
• Work with manufacturing leaders and Process Engineering to resolve safety issues in all areas.
• Monitors lost-time injuries/ illnesses and worker’s compensation claims.
• Reviews injury/illness and noninjury investigation reports and follows up as necessary.
• Supports plant personnel in selection of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Regular attendance is required.

Other Duties:

Must be flexible to work in all areas and in your department regardless of duties listed above in order to accomplish YKTA Goals and objectives.