Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

What you will do

The EHS Manager will lead various assignments and projects in support of plant safety and environmental goals. This role will work with various programs and policies, research a variety of EHS related components, participate in and lead various programs to assist in achieving our vision of Zero Harm.

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How you will do it

• Engage the work force, both salary and hourly, to drive cultural change and accomplish safety performance objectives and targets.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements and JCI corporate safety systems.

• Review planned changes and new equipment installations. Approve or recommend changes in manufacturing and engineering matters of plant layout, location/relocation of machinery, equipment, facilities, safety designs and processes.

• Maintain and improve the corporate environmental management system. Collect environmental and safety data for use in determining root-causes of compliance problems and pollution prevention opportunities. Implement proactive corrective steps.

• Complete and submit applicable environmental reports in a timely fashion (such as Tier II, TRI Form R, Generator’s Residual Waste, Waste-Water Self-Monitoring, and Air Emissions Inventory).

• Participate in the administration, implementation and compliance with the ISO14001 Environmental Management System.

• Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste program including ensuring the correct handling, packaging, labeling, storage and transportation of waste to approved treatment and/or disposal facilities.

• Coordinate air emission, wastewater, storm water and waste auditing and testing.

• Present safety and environmental training programs to workers and supervisors. Some standardized materials will be made available and development of site-specific training materials will be required.

• Utilize knowledge of health and safety engineering processes and practices to identify and mitigate hazards and risks.

• Conduct research in order to apply the best industrial and working practices.

• Identify and evaluate unsafe practices to address root cause in the mitigation of hazard and risk.

• Leverage technology and forward thinking while leading safety improvement projects.

• Measure and audit the effectiveness of EHS hazard control programs.

What we look for

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences or a related field.

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience implementing EHS programs in a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with Environmental permitting, recordkeeping and compliance in a manufacturing environment.

• Proven record of accomplishment driving safety culture and transformation.

• Experience with high hazard controls in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience as a Safety subject matter expert in one or more of the following: cranes and rigging, electrical/Arc Flash, fall protection and/or welding.

• Strong background in OSHA standards, compliance reporting requirements and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Collaborative thinker and strong decision maker with the demonstrated ability to influence and engage cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

• Working knowledge and experience with SafeStart, STOP or other behavior-based safety program.

• Knowledge of and skills in Lean Manufacturing and Safety Kaizens.

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.  Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer:

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – available day one

On the job/cross training opportunities

Encouraging and collaborative team environment

Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

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