Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Level
Manager
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
$135,000-$145,000
Job Description
Posted on:
November 12, 2024
Join our team as the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager where you will be integral in leading environmental, health, and safety initiatives across the company. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory programs, developing strategic EHS policies, and fostering a culture of safety and environmental awareness throughout the organization. This is a direct hire position offering an opportunity to exercise leadership in environmental practicums and proactively drive a safe work environment in a fast-paced setting.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Generous vacation and leave policies.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- Retirement plans and employee stock purchase plans.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship on EHS matters across all operating units.
- Develop and implement corporate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental laws and safety regulations.
- Oversee the EHS auditing process and lead peer safety reviews to maintain high standards of compliance and safety.
- Manage, refine, and enforce the company's Health and Safety programs, ensuring they align with legal standards and company objectives.
- Direct the preparation and submission of environmental permit applications and handle permit renewals and modifications.
- Keep abreast of new and adjusted regulatory requirements and ensure the company's compliance strategies are updated accordingly.
- Lead due diligence for M&A activities from an EHS perspective.
- Act as the Assistant Business Administrator for the Benchmark Gensuite EHS compliance system, optimizing its use throughout the company.
Job Requirements
Minimum Position Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.
- Over ten years of EHS experience with more than five years in a management role.
- Extensive knowledge of regulatory EHS frameworks, including CAA, CWA, SDWA, EPCRA, CERCLA, and OSHA.
- Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects and challenges simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
- Willingness to travel 15-30% to various plant sites for oversight and compliance assurance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
- Strong background in implementing and monitoring continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS).
- Demonstrated history of improving safety culture within an industrial or corporate setting.
- Experience in handling regulatory matters related to TSCA and other chemical safety laws.
Skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentorship and team development.
- Strategic thinking and planning to effectively manage EHS obligations and foresee future challenges.
- Ability to foster consensus and effective collaboration among various teams and stakeholders.
- Competency in using EHS software and tools, particularly experience with Gensuite.
