EHS Manager

Aarcher is seeking an EHS Manager for our client who is a leading manufacturer of citrus and beverage products located in Tempe, AZ.  The ideal candidate will have EHS Management experience in the manufacturing industry developing and implementing programs to meet federal, state, local and corporate safety and health regulations.  Ability to work on-site and travel 40%.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and maintains current and accurate safety policies, manuals, and SOPs/procedures to ensure safety within our facility.
• Ensures applicable federal and state regulations, as well as corporate guidelines and policies are adhered to.
• Develops and maintains effective training programs that satisfy legal requirements and to reinforce a safe environment.
• Provides training to employees, supervisors and managers on safety policies and practices. This includes maintaining and tracking training through Alchemy or like system. 
• Prepare and provide employee training program and SOP development for operations
• Manages and updates emergency action plans for employees and site.
• Provides safety orientation for all new employees as well as all visiting contractors.
• Serves as a safety representative for installation and safe operation of all new equipment.
• Conducts scheduled Safety Committee meetings for both operations, office, and management employees.
• Performs safety audits throughout the manufacturing facility as required for internal and external sources. Including regular safety inspections for fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, emergency lights, etc.
• Manages worker compensation claims in partnership with human resources and communicates with the insurance carrier and broker as necessary. Participate in detailed incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Conducts risk assessment for all departments and makes recommendations for modifications to practices, policies, and procedures to ensure safe work environment.
• Communicate safety goals & track performance.
• Walk the manufacturing floor on a regular basis to establish EHS presence and provide support.  Observes employees throughout the plant and provides feedback/coaching regarding unsafe acts and behaviors.
• Maintains a supply of safety equipment (PPE) used by the facility. Order supplies for all of operations and manages supply storage location. Perform monthly inventory of all operational supplies
• Works with first-line supervisors to design job specific training and ensure delivery; coach and counsel employees in EHS responsibilities.
• Prepare and manage safety budget.
• Act as the primary approver for “Hot Work” permits. Document control of completed forms.
• May act as the security administrator for the facility.
• Participates in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and State and Government guidelines and reporting.

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree preferably in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Manufacturing or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing facilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• 30-hour OSHA training courses – Basic and training
• Travel at approximately 40%