Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability​/EHS Manager

Switch4 LLC is hiring an Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHS) Manager in Rocky Mount, VA. The role involves developing and maintaining safety and environmental systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a safety culture. Responsibilities include implementing health and safety programs, leading environmental initiatives, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and over 10 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or environmental sectors.
Position: Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHS) Manager
Location: Rocky Mount
Title:

Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHS) Manager

Location:

Franklin, VAJob Type: FTE/Permanent

Position Overview:

This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective systems, procedures, and training to ensure a safe and environmentally compliant facility. The individual will drive continuous improvements in safety and environmental systems, integrating employee engagement to achieve desired results. This position will lead safety and environmental initiatives, ensuring full compliance with local, state, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain safety and environmental management systems to achieve an accident-free and environmental incident-free facility. Continuously improve environmental and safety systems, driving employee engagement for optimal results. Ensure compliance with safe work practices in line with local, state, and company standards. Implement and monitor health and safety programs to identify and mitigate risks from hazards. Manage safety initiative progress and tracking systems, focusing on:
Prevention of serious injuries and fatalities. Identification and remediation of top 5 hazards. Closing gaps in critical health and safety programs.
Lead the development of Environmental Management System (EMS) procedures related to water, air, and solid & hazardous waste management. Communicate safety requirements, transitions, and procedures from corporate office to local teams. Manage regulatory reporting requirements and the permitting process. Develop safety and environmental leaders within the team and mentor safety coordinators within operations and maintenance teams. Foster a safety culture that encourages proactive identification of safety risks and drives continuous improvement.

Oversee drift assessment and learning event processes with an emphasis on continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field. 10+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing or environmental sectors. Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, with expertise preferred.

Core Skills and Attributes:
Customer Focus Leadership and Innovative Management Presentation and Communication Skills Decision Making and Quality Control Results-Driven Approach Problem-Solving and Strategic Agility Interpersonal Effectiveness Informing and Educating.