Environmental & Safety Manager
Company: Norris Cylinder Company
Primary Location: 521 Green Cove Road SE, Huntsville, AL 35803 USA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time
Function: Environmental, Health & Safety
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Job Summary: Spearhead thedevelopment, implementation, and monitoring of innovative EHS strategies,policies, and programs that align with our commitment to sustainabledevelopment. This role is crucial in fostering a culture of safety andenvironmental stewardship across our manufacturing operations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities includethe following. Other duties may be assigned:
Leadership in EHS Initiatives: Drive theimplementation of comprehensive environmental and safety policies and practicesto ensure a proactive approach to compliance and risk management.
Performance Auditing: Conduct thoroughaudits, analyze performance metrics, and prepare reports for external clientsand regulatory bodies, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Management System Development: Overseethe creation and enhancement of our Environmental and Safety Management System(ESMS) to promote continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Stakeholder Engagement: Utilizeexceptional customer service skills to cultivate effective workingrelationships with employees, management, and the community, ensuring clearcommunication of EHS policies and practices.
Compliance Oversight: Ensure that allemployees and contractors adhere to environmental and safety regulationsthrough regular monitoring and training programs.
Loss Control Programs: Establish anddirect comprehensive loss control initiatives, leveraging management techniquesto enhance employee engagement in safety protocols and training.
Training and Development: Equipmanagement and supervisory personnel with the knowledge to implement properindustrial accident reporting procedures and conduct thorough accidentinvestigations to mitigate future risks.
Safety Council Coordination: Lead theSafety Council and Safety Improvement Task Force, fostering employeeparticipation in creating a safe workplace.
Inspection and Follow-Up: Superviseroutine safety inspections and ensure timely corrective actions based onfindings, promoting a culture of accountability.
Emergency Response Management: Leadresponse efforts for emergencies related to environmental and safety concerns,ensuring preparedness and effective resolution.
Environmental Stewardship: Oversee allaspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmentalhealth, and renewable energy initiatives, ensuring alignment with bestpractices.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's degree inenvironmental science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or arelated field; a Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, CSP)is a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years ofrelevant experience in environmental health and safety, with at least 7 yearsin an EH&S leadership role.
TechnicalSkills: Proficiency in EHS management software and tools; strong analyticalskills to interpret data and trends.
CommunicationSkills: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, able to presentcomplex information clearly and persuasively.
Physical Requirements: Ability to navigate both office andindustrial environments, engage in active problem-solving, and perform dutiesrequiring physical mobility, such as inspecting facilities.
Must possess the mental acuity toanalyze policies, write comprehensive reports, and communicate effectively withvarious stakeholders.
Benefits
Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.
