EH&S Manager

We are seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager for a 3 to 6-month role with the possibility of becoming a permanent or similar full-time position for our client in Lakewood, OH

EnSafe is an employee-owned global environmental consulting and engineering firm. We strive to provide cutting-edge, creative solutions for our clients. EnSafe specializes in custom solutions in Environmental Management and Planning, Civil Design Engineering, Environmental Restoration, Natural & Water Resources, Health & Safety, and Technology with offices operating within the U.S.

What We Are Looking For

EnSafe is looking for a more senior EHS Manager to work full-time as a consultant at a client site in Lakewood, OH. This role would be excellent for a motivated EHS professional, who is looking for growth opportunities while being supported by EnSafe's EHS team.

What You Will Be Doing:

This role will be responsible for developing and implementing EHS programs, procedures, and training to promote a strong safety culture, maintain a healthy work environment, and ensure compliance with all corporate, local, state, and federal Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements. Specifically, you will:

• Manage site activities to achieve EHS goals and objectives.
• Implement applicable EHS programs and procedures to be followed in compliance with corporate, local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Drive and promote safety culture and employee engagement throughout the Site.
• Use established EHS data processes to manage and report data such as injuries and illnesses, environmental metrics, risk assessments, EHS action items, and other pertinent information.
• Analyze safety data to lead and coordinate the safety effort for continual improvement.
• Ensure inspections and audits are completed on a regular basis to detect existing or potential risks and hazards. Ensure the recommended corrective or preventative measures are completed promptly.
• Ensure contractors and subcontractors have implemented an effective safety process by conducting pre-qualifications and by visiting/auditing work in progress regularly.
• Establish and maintain facility-specific management plans for hazardous waste and non-hazardous materials.
• Organize and manage teams to identify and implement safety improvements, waste reductions, and resource conservation.
• Drive incident and near-miss reporting. Perform root cause analysis on incidents and injuries to determine specific actions needed to prevent their reoccurrence.
• Evaluate non-standard tasks to uncover risks and identify corrective actions.
• Prepare technical EHS regulatory reporting.
• Oversee workers' compensation program administration, including working with all parties to aggressively manage and support transitional duty and return to work programs.
• Develop and implement programs for pollution prevention/sustainability.
• Complete risk assessments and recommend control measures for all potential areas of concern.
• Manage the safety data sheet and new chemical request process.
• Oversee the facility emergency response team to ensure appropriate training in emergency response, spill response, disaster preparedness, and crisis management.
• Serve as the primary EHS contact for facility EHS concerns.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, or occupational safety (or equivalent).
• 3-7 years of experience with an emphasis in health and safety management or equivalent experience in a technical environment requiring adherence to strong health and safety practices.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, engage, and influence others.
• Good computer skills in MS Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment within a complex reporting matrix.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S concepts is preferred.
• EHS Certification e.g., CHMM, CSP preferred.
• Must be local to the Lakewood, OH

About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

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