Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, the EHS Manager will develop, execute, and oversee comprehensive safety and environmental programs to maintain a culture of EHS excellence and compliance. The EHS Manager will act as a resource for all employees for their safety concerns by responding in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

GENERAL:

• Follow all Company safety policies and safety procedures in order to maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow all Company policies, rules and regulations.
• Act as a professional representative of Wausau Coated Products, Inc. at all times.
• Coordinate EHS services for the corporate office and manufacturing facility and the other company locations.
• Work with Company leaders to drive safety culture and support behavioral changes.
• Establish and promote the maintenance of a safe, incident-free and healthy work environment.
• Update Company leadership with safety and environmental results reporting, status of current projects, new regulations and potential areas of present or future concern.

SAFETY:

• Maintain corporate compliance with all applicable OSHA safety and reporting regulations.
• Manage workers’ compensation program and injury logs.
• Lead investigation of accidents and safety-related concerns (i.e. injuries, near misses, damage) and implement appropriate corrective action.
• Regularly review and update safety initiatives and programs.
• Conduct and coordinate the results of job safety analysis (JSA) to train employees and assist with the proper selection and placement of employees considering capabilities and/or limitations are suited to the job tasks involved.
• Set the safety training schedule and prepare training sessions, to include new hire training, weekly and monthly training topics, and annual required training.
• Coordinate emergency response plans including evacuation and severe weather response, training, and drills.
• Inspect Company facilities to detect existing or potential incident and health hazards; determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated; follow up to ensure measures have been implemented to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Work with property and workers compensation insurance representatives on inspections and risk management programs.
• Work with occupational health partners to address ergonomic issues and musculoskeletal injuries.
• Oversee emergency medical responders and injury care.
• Facilitate Company Safety Committee meetings, i.e. create action items, establish goals, monitor progress, coordinate committee member rotation, and maintain committee meeting minutes.
• Maintain and update Safety Manual.
• Maintain safety-related files and records in compliance with local, state and federal regulations, i.e. policies, procedures, training, inspections, audits, incident reports, OSHA Log 300, Safety Committee meeting notes.
• Oversee the administration of workers’ compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier, Company leaders and Human Resources in case management and administering effective return to work program for injured employees to minimize employee lost time and claim costs.
• Prepare material/evidence for and actively participate in workers’ compensation-related hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations.
• Responsible for preparation and management of the annual safety budget; manage safety vendors, including safety inventory.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

• Maintain compliance with DNR and EPA environmental regulations including air permitting, hazardous waste, storm water, underground storage tanks, etc.
• Maintain and monitor hazardous materials per permit requirements.
• Manage MSDS Online System to include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) review for raw materials.
• Monitor and evaluate regulatory policies and procedures on a quarterly basis to ensure compliance from all levels of the Company, i.e. hazardous raw materials usage.
• Update regulatory information on Company-specific product specification sheets, ensuring all environmental/regulatory information is accurate and current.
• Timely completion of customers’ environmental/regulatory surveys and requests for “letters of compliance”.
• Complete the required bi-annual reporting to maintain compliance with “Reach” program.
• Actively manage chemical waste disposal, including organization of waste collection area, arranging disposal pickup by partner/vendors, and documentation of chemical waste profiles.
• Assist with reporting and certification efforts, including but not limited to: UL Testing, CPSIA, PFAS, and heavy metal testing.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety or Environmental Science is desired.
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Previous safety management in a manufacturing environment is desired.
• Professional certification (ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.) preferred.
• In-depth working knowledge of EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA Working knowledge of local EHS regulations is required.

SPECIFIC SKILLS, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in local, state and federal safety regulations, including OSHA regulations and practices.
• Advanced computer skills to include: MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Advanced communication skills to include: person to person, large group presentation, written and phone.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities, prioritize and organize workload.
• Good organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Project management experience.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution.
• Willingness to be a team player.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Confidence and professionalism in representing the Company.

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