Environmental Health and Safety Manager - Lawrence, United States - Amarr Garage Doors

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Environmental Health and Safety Manager Amarr Lawrence, KS

Are you an experienced Safety Manager who understand how to prevent injury and integrate safety into the culture of a large manufacturing plant? Are you a champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

If so, the Environmental Health and Safety Manager role is for you.

Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY (the global leader in opening solutions), is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors.

We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Environmental Health and Safety Manager in our Lawrence, KS location.

A successful Environmental Health and Safety Manager needs a combination of technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills.

These include knowledge of plant operations, processes, equipment, and systems; familiarity with safety regulations, standards, and codes; the ability to perform risk assessments, audits, and inspections; the capacity to develop and implement safety policies, programs, and procedures; effective communication and collaboration with different stakeholders; the capacity to train and educate staff on safety topics; the ability to analyze and solve problems; and the capability to handle emergencies and crises.

CRITICAL SKILLS:

• Risk assessment/management.
• Administrative policies and procedures.
• EPC industry experience.
• Familiarity with project and department budget process and tools.
• Knowledge of project controls.
• Conceptual planning ability.
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership ability.
• Multi-tasking ability.
• Communication, meeting, and presentation skills.
• Comfort with time reporting systems.
• A champion of DEIB and influencer of positive culture.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments.
• Plans, implements, and conducts preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs.
• Prioritizes, plans, and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) on premises or at project site locations.
• Performs and maintains record of job hazard analysis, ergonomic risk assessments, industrial hygiene testing and trainings.
• Provides project management team with guidance on health and safety and confirm project site complies with industry, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborates with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management. Maintains a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence.
• Oversees the Workers Compensation program to include; case management with medical providers and insurance representatives.
• Lead and maintain the ISO14001:2015 environmental management system (EMS), ensure all nonconformances are addressed, and continually improve the EMS.
• Lead sustainability initiatives and improvements including energy, water, and waste reduction projects.
• Controls all hazardous material and personal protective equipment programs.
• Facilitates the maintenance and operation of all fire protection equipment/systems and ensure compliance with property insurance and NFPA standards.
• Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents, and good engineering practices.
• Develops protocols that assure newly installed or modified production equipment meets all safety standards prior to releasing equipment to production.
• Manages plant safety audits and initiates corrective actions as needed.
• Oversees the drug screening program, to include quarterly random screenings and post injury protocols.
• Provides technical support to operations to include safety training for all equipment and project management assistance.
• Operational Excellence and GEMBA requirements including participation in planning, meeting attendance, and other activities.
• Manages a fleet of two company SUV vehicles, to include screening drivers, tracking use, and overseeing all vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Proficient in report writing, business correspondence, and creation of policy and procedure manuals. Develops and maintains project cost/change controls, and project budget and accounting records.
• Creates, edits, and presents visual media using camera, drone and/or other visual media equiptment.
• Coordinates and monitors schedule updates, invoices, and submittals.
• Reports the status of projects to business and market leaders.
• Maintains appropriate written and electronic safety records.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS):

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in plant operations, safety management, or a related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a production and/or manufacturing environment.
• Safety Certification from a reputable organization such as the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), or the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) preferred.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR required.
• Experience with the ISO14001:2015 environmental management system (EMS),
• Bachelor's degree in people-related subjects such as Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal and State health and safety laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and several other software platforms (Navigator is a plus).
• Additional preferred certifications include: OSHA, 30-hour Construction Safety and Industry Standards plus familiarity with DOE 10 CFR Part 851.
• Travel requirement could be as much as 20%.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires ability to do extended amounts of walking.
• Manual dexterity and hand to eye coordination with hand/power tools.
• Frequent stooping, bending, walking, carrying, and lifting (up to 50 pounds).
• Reporting and clerical duties on a computer and/or tablet.
• Requires the ability to drive a passenger vehicle and transport passengers as needed.

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment) among others.

We are part of a global company, ASSA ABLOY, with a diverse range of opportunities, both locally and abroad. We offer a competitive salary, training and the opportunity to develop and enhance your career.

We take great pride in the efforts of our team members who create a supportive team environment and make Amarr and ASSA ABLOY such a great place to work.

Our goal is to be a world-leading company that attracts diverse talent, where all team members feel safe being their true selves and are able to thrive in a work environment that promotes change, innovation, and provides equal access and opportunity.

As one of North America's leading garage door manufacturers, Amarr Company takes pride in fostering a culture where employees enjoy many opportunities for career growth, rapid advancement, and relocation to some of America's most desired cities.

Although Amarr Company is an international business, employees enjoy a family-oriented, caring culture and rewarding work environment. Amarr Company offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and a bonus program for every employee. At Amarr Company, the door is always open and there is no ceiling to your career growth.