Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Jet Midwest

$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience developing and implementing EHS programs or relevant experience with a Master's degree and 2+ years.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards and regulations.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, with excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to conduct thorough incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience working with cross-functional teams.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of EHS systems and programs.
  • Implement and manage an effective corrective action program for safety improvements.
  • Conduct root cause analyses for incidents and collaborate on accident reduction strategies.
  • Provide safety training to employees and maintain accurate records of training.
  • Conduct compliance reviews and risk assessments per applicable regulations.
  • Manage and report on necessary safety logs, documentation, and permits.
  • Guide the purchase and maintenance of personal protective equipment.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in the aviation industry with a focus on safety and compliance.
  • Collaboration with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to enhance safety culture.
  • Work towards continuous improvement in safety practices within a dynamic environment.
  • Ownership of the development and execution of impactful EHS strategies.
Full Job Description
What you should know about the day-to-day:

The Manager, Environmental Health &Safety (EHS) reports directly to the Director, Facilities and is a highly visible position responsible for executing proactive safety programs for which conform to Company safety philosophies, goals, and ensures regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include designing and leading the implementation of safety strategies which engage all associates to prevent, reduce, and/or avoid losses that impact Team Members. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, and local safety regulations. This role will be a liaison between internal stakeholders, cross functional teams, and the management team.

You will need to take ownership of daily tasks:
  • Lead development, execution, and improvement of all EHS Systems, Programs, Policies and Procedures delivering EHS Excellence.
  • Lead execution of a strong Interim Corrective Action- Permanent Corrective Action (ICA/PCA) program that drives site improvement in Safety and Environmental Health.
  • Lead the root cause analysis of accidents and incidents and collaborate with peers to develop strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents.
  • Provides training to management and employees on various health and safety topics, tracks and keeps accurate records of same
  • Leads compliance reviews, general risk assessments, company compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and other safety assessments in support of EHS management
  • Maintains and reports on relevant EHS logs, documentation, and required permits
  • Coordinates the purchase, proper use, maintenance, and inspection of necessary safety and personal protective equipment
  • Encourages safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards, and manages the HazMat program
  • Able to work with employees to achieve cultural change in the promotion of a safe working environment
  • Maintains positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies
  • Provide compliance and regulatory advice to facility management
  • Conduct environmental, health and safety incident-related investigations, root-cause analysis and monitor closure of incidents as appropriate
  • Identify appropriate facility-level resource needs, evaluate, and analyze indicators (leading and lagging), performance metrics and advise management on strategic activities and initiatives
  • Stay current on laws and regulations through various methods (professional reading, electronic professional websites, and networking with peers).
  • Additional duties, as assigned

You're a great match for this role if you have strong, specific experience with and can demonstrate your talents in:
  • OSHA and EPA standards
  • Ability to work independently with leadership oversight
  • Ability to foster teamwork and work cooperatively to make effective decisions and resolve issues
  • Being a self-starter able to balance multiple tasks and work independently
  • Project management
  • Communication
  • Critical-thinking and problem-solving
  • Change management

We're a great match for you if you have:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience developing and implementing of EHS programs OR
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental safety, or a similar field with 3+ years of relevant experience developing and implementing of EHS programs
  • Extensive experience in conducting incident investigations and corrective/preventive actions
  • Experience with 29 CFR and Cal OSHA requirements
  • Excellent organizational, planning and leadership skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to successfully influence and engage with multiple levels of the organization and the proven ability to lead cross functional teams
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
  • Strong proficiency use of MS Office, specifically Excel, and general office technology
  • Takes Initiative and is self-motivating
  • Ability to perform complex tasks and handle multiple priorities and can perform exceptionally under high stress conditions

We're an even better match for you if you also:
  • Have earned a master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience developing and implementing of EHS programs
  • Certifications
  • DOT/FAA knowledge and/or experience
  • Have experience in an entrepreneurial sales-based organization, preferably in the Aviation industry
  • Love efficiency and can help build improvements in processes
  • Dream about airplanes

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