EHS Manager - Elkhart, United States - Lippert

Description

Overview:

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's environmental, health, and safety programs including but not limited to: DOT, Sustainability, Environmental, and Industrial Hygiene. The Environmental Health & Safety Manager will ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, while cultivating a proactive safety culture and environmental responsibility within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Develop and implement comprehensive EH&S programs, policies, and procedures aligned with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
2. Establish EH&S performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance EH&S outcomes to align with corporate EH&S objectives.
3. Lead and develop the EH&S team, including hiring, performance management, and professional development.
4. Design and deliver EH&S training programs to educate team members on relevant EH&S topics, including hazard recognition, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.
5. Ensure training records are maintained and documentation is up-to-date and accessible.
6. Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and internal EH&S regulations and policies.
7. Manage regulatory inspections, audits, and reporting requirements.
8. Maintain necessary permits and ensure timely renewals.
9. Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analyses to identify corrective actions and prevent reoccurrence.
10. Track and trend incident data to identify areas for improvement and prioritize EH&S initiatives.
11. Develop and implement risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and corrective actions to eliminate or minimize hazards.
12. Conduct regular workplace inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and non-compliances.
13. Facilitate and participate in all necessary EH&S related activities to ensure compliance- including: emergency response, safety committees, and first responder training.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily working indoors, office environment within a manufacturing environment.
• Walking around the plant floor
• Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors Degree in environmental, health, and safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a related field or equivalent mix of experience of education and professional experience.
2. 5+ years of experience in an EHS role.

Essential Functions:

1. Foster a positive safety culture and promote employee engagement in EH&S initiatives.
2. Communicate EH&S performance, initiatives, and regulatory updates to team members and leadership.
3. Develop and communicate a strategic vision for the company's EH&S programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
4. Act as a subject matter expert and advisor on EH&S matters to senior leadership team, members, and other stakeholders.
5. Build and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and EH&S professionals to stay informed of emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory changes.
6. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote sustainable business practices and enhance the company's environmental reputation.

Competencies:

1. Results Driven
2. Ability to multi-task
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills
4. Ability to interact with and influence others
5. Strong attention to detail
6. Positive attitude
7. Proficiency in technical skills
8. High level of integrity and ethical conduct

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position may lead a team of EH&S Coordinators.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time salary position.

Travel:

Travel is expected with this role, typically less than 30% and will be dependent on business needs.

Preferred Education and Experience:

1. Manufacturing experience
2. CSP certification or willing to obtain
3. ISO14001 and ISO 45001 experience

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be able to pass EVerify.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lipperts strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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