EHS Manager - Signing Bonus $5,000

About the role

Broad Function and Purpose of Position

Develop, organize, administer, and maintain the Company's Environmental Health & Safety Program. Minimize the number and reduce the severity of in-plant accidents and injuries while maintaining the efficiency of the Corporation and the well-being of its employees and customers, as well as the community. The EH&S Program must comply with all federal, state, corporate and international policies and procedures. The EH&S Program must be goal-oriented and driven towards continuous improvement.

Specific Responsibilities

Environmental, Health & Safety Program management

• Act as the authority in all areas of Environmental, Health & Safety, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene.
• Coach leadership team on safe behaviors, conditions, and techniques for improved safety culture.
• Develops, implements, and ensures that training in all areas of EH&S is maintained
• Completes and reviews Job Hazard/Safety Analysis (JHA/JSA) for all facility jobs/work tasks.
• Lead Lean Safety Gemba daily to review and identify hazards in given production areas
• Ensure leadership team and supervisors enter safety hazards into Sphera (EHS Management System)
• Lead and manage incident/accident investigation processes for near misses and all injuries.
• Communicates root cause actions needed within 48 hours of near miss or injury.
• Complete New Hire Orientation for temporary and full-time employees
• Lead weekly EHS meetings to review audit and other open actions, additional EH&S data, etc.
• Integrate all Corporate and Regional Environmental, Health & Safety programs into daily operations.
• Implement and Oversee ongoing Management of Change (MOC) process
• Communicate weekly "Safety Starters" to production manager for training of all employees
• Submit monthly and yearly State and Federal EH&S reports
• Maintain EMS ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) program
• Implement and maintain OHS ISO 45001 (Occupational Safety & Health) program
• Manage EHS software systems for regulatory compliance
• Assist maintenance with contractors' selection, onsite scope of work tour, etc.
• Assist Human Resources regarding workers compensation case details from injury reports and follow-up analysis needed once employee returns to work.
• Maintain the Injury and Illness Tracking Programs.
• Manage programs such as GENSUITE Compliance Manager to ensure legal compliance with all EH&S applicable internal requirements and local and federal regulations and rules.
• Lead all Near Miss, and Accident Investigation root cause analysis. Implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.
• Establish targets and long-range accident prevention and cost-control objectives.
• Work with the Human Resources Department Workman's Compensation team to reduce costs associated with lost time injuries and assist in developing return to work program.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health science, or similar degree.
• 3-5 years professional experience in occupational safety, environmental, or similar role(s); or

5-10 years professional experience in occupational safety, environmental, or similar role(s).

• Automotive or similar manufacturing backgrounds preferred
• OSHA 30 General Industry, environmental and occupational safety certifications preferred, but not required.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and influence skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Knowledge of the following areas: EPA (Environmental) OSHA (Occupational Safety), and similar regulations and reporting.
• Experience leading safety events, driving safety improvements on the shop floor, in the offices and as part of the Leadership team.

Self-motivated, self-starter

Additional Information: Perks & Benefits

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, Paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

• Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path.
• The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace.
• In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

• We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role.
• Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.
• We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.