Job DescriptionEHS Manager OMG Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fastening products and technologies for the commercial roofing and other construction industries worldwide. OMG is based in Massachusetts, with manufacturing facilities in Agawam, MA, Addison, IL, Asheville, NC, and Rockford, MN. We are an equal opportunity employer valuing integrity, teamwork, diversity, trust, respect, communication, accountability, proactive performance and a passion for excellence!
PositionSafety is OMG's number one priority. Other companies say it, but we actually do it by driving a safety mindset and promoting a culture where employees hold themselves and each other accountable for safety. We offer employees a safe environment in which to grow and improve the qualities of their lives and the lives of their families, but we also advocate for employees to make safe decisions for themselves.
We support our goals by teaching employees to work safely, and by providing tools that enhance their safety performance. We strive to maintain a culture where reporting unsafe acts and conditions is valued, and we are reliable and timely in following up. We recruit and retain a highly qualified safety team, capable of providing the latest in safety knowledge, tools and technology. We create and implement programs that drive safe behaviors and increase organizational wellbeing. We embrace and take seriously our duty to maintain a safe work environment, not only for our employees but also our customers, and the communities where we operate.
Reporting to the Director of EHS, the EHS Manager works to achieve these goals by integrating EHS into our culture and everyday activities. Key to success in this position is the ability to build relationships and lead by example as someone with an unwavering commitment to safety. The EHS Manager helps develop and implement programs that mitigate risk, ensure regulatory compliance, establish emergency preparedness, and promote health and well-being. A specific focus in this role is working with our EHS Specialist to ensure programs are administered efficiently and program gaps are addressed.
Responsibilities- Promote Safety as the Number One Priority of all OMG employees.
- Develop and implement EHS policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations including those required by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Monitor and communicate on changes being considered that have an EHS impact on our business on a timely basis and recommend an effective response.
- Ensure timely compliance with reporting and filing
- Ensure regular audit of operations for existing or potential accident and health hazards and recommend corrective or preventative
- Work closely with Operations in supporting EH S needs including regular reviews of ergonomics and job safety hazards.
- Assist in reviewing EHS components of capital and Stage Gate projects.
- Maintain protocols for hazards in the workplace including dangerous chemicals, hazardous substances and other risk exposures.
- Support effective accident and injury investigation process and follow up using lean tools including root cause analysis.
- Coordinate and establish emergency response preparedness, first aid training and facilitate drills to demonstrate competency.
- Develop and maintain effective EHS training for all business
- Provide effective support to direct reports, ensuring goals are assigned and monitored and career development is promoted and achieved.
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Requirements- Bachelors' Degree in relevant field.
- 5+ years track record of delivering results in EHS program development and management in Manufacturing environment.
- 1+ years managing others, successfully developing skills and promoting career development.
- Passion for ensuring the well-being of people and desire to build and maintain a best-in-class EHS program.
- Self-starter capable of proactively assessing situations, identifying required actions, and recommending course of action in a timely
- Highly organized, can multi-task and independently manage projects
- Ability to understand and apply technical knowledge base of safety and industrial hygiene regulations, concepts, practices, and principles.
- Ability to create formal written programs and policies for regulatory compliance, training, and recordkeeping.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and drive effectiveness.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, project management and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to effect organizational change.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills, and the ability to energize and motivate teams.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
- Willingness to travel (up to 10%).
- Positive can-do attitude.
Physical Requirements- Ability to work in high noise areas and wear appropriate hearing protection devices.
- Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 25
RequirementsRequirements- Bachelors' Degree in relevant field.
- 5+ years track record of delivering results in EHS program development and management in Manufacturing environment.
- 1+ years managing others, successfully developing skills and promoting career development.
- Passion for ensuring the well-being of people and desire to build and maintain a best-in-class EHS program.
- Self-starter capable of proactively assessing situations, identifying required actions, and recommending course of action in a timely
- Highly organized, can multi-task and independently manage projects
- Ability to understand and apply technical knowledge base of safety and industrial hygiene regulations, concepts, practices, and principles.
- Ability to create formal written programs and policies for regulatory compliance, training, and recordkeeping.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and drive effectiveness.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, project management and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to effect organizational change.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills, and the ability to energize and motivate teams.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
- Willingness to travel (up to 10%).
- Positive can-do attitude.
Physical Requirements- Ability to work in high noise areas and wear appropriate hearing protection devices.
- Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 25
