Environmental Health and Safety Manager

The Environmental Health and Safety Manager at Sherwin-Williams in Greensboro, NC, oversees EHS programs in a manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include developing training programs, conducting inspections, maintaining compliance reporting, and fostering a safety culture. The role requires strong engagement on the manufacturing floor and collaboration with enforcement agencies to uphold OSHA VPP STAR status.
About the position

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager at Sherwin-Williams is responsible for overseeing all EHS programs, activities, and control measures within the manufacturing facility. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture that emphasizes continuous improvement in safety, health, and environmental excellence. The EHS Manager ensures compliance with all relevant occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. This includes coordinating safety training and managing programs associated with OSHA and the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). The position requires a proactive approach to safety, involving regular inspections, investigations, and analyses to mitigate risks and prevent environmental releases. In addition to compliance responsibilities, the EHS Manager will develop and implement training programs aimed at enhancing employee participation in safety initiatives. This includes planning and leading site-specific EHS training and supporting employee-led safety committees. The role also involves maintaining regulatory compliance reporting, recordkeeping, and monitoring, as well as providing timely reports and audits to management. The EHS Manager will act as a liaison between the site and various enforcement agencies, ensuring that all safety protocols are adhered to and that the facility maintains its OSHA VPP STAR status. A strong presence on the manufacturing floor is essential to foster a positive safety culture and engage with employees effectively.

Responsibilities
• Develop and implement safety and health training and awareness programs designed to promote employee participation and support for safety goals.
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• Plan, coordinate, and lead all site EHS training.
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• Support employee-led safety committees.
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• Manage the EHS Management System.
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• Perform inspections, investigations, and analyses to minimize the potential for accidental losses or environmental releases.
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• Integrate risk control/loss control into daily operations.
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• Maintain regulatory compliance reporting, recordkeeping, and monitoring (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
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• Provide timely reports/audits to management and oversight as required.
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• Develop action plans to pursue or maintain OSHA VPP STAR status.
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• Manage compliance related to State Worker's Compensation claims and procedures.
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• Act as liaison between the site and all Federal, State, and Local enforcement agencies.
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• Act as liaison between site and all EHS Divisional and Corporate support.
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• Foster a positive safety culture through professional and proactive interactions with employees and maintaining a strong floor presence.

Requirements
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
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• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
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• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or have at least four (4) years of work experience in environmental, health and safety.
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• Must have at least three (3) years of work experience in environmental, health, and safety.

Nice-to-haves
• Have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
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• Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams.
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• Have at least one (1) year experience working in a manufacturing or distribution facility.
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• Have prior work experience applying Process Safety Management (PSM).
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• Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering or Business.
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• Have prior work experience leading or participating in an OSHA VPP Audit or maintaining VPP status.

Benefits
• Paid parental leave
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• Disability insurance
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• Dental insurance
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• Flexible spending account
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• Vision insurance
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• Retirement plan
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• Generous time away from work package including personal leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.