Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager

Colortech is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager in Morristown, TN. The role involves developing and implementing safety and environmental programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting safety audits, and managing employee training. Responsibilities include liaising with government agencies, conducting hazard analyses, and overseeing safety initiatives. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Job Details

Tennessee - Morristown, TN

Description

Position Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety position will be responsible for participating in design, development, & implementation of facility safety, health, & environmental programs & procedures to safeguard employees and ensure the facility is compliant with Colortech EH&S standards and all Federal, State, & Local safety/environmental regulations.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
• Responsible for all aspects of safety and environmental issues. Ensures compliance with all government and company standards and practices and leads the plant EHS programs
• Identifies, designs and implements EHS related projects and responsible for ensuring corrective action is taken for all EHS issues
• Serves as primary liaison for plant EHS issues between government agencies and corporate
• Accountable as the standard owner for EHS processes and programs by meeting or exceeding regulatory established EHS standards
• Ensure personnel adheres to Colortech policies, safety standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Develop and implement site specific Safety Programs related to: LOTO, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, etc.
• Policy development: create and implement policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Manage other Safety Initiatives: safety equipment inspections, conducting regular safety walkthroughs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conducts safety audits and validations of buildings, facilities, tools and equipment. Determines safety training requirements and provides employees with safety training applicable to their work processes per company EH&S standards (training, regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and employee engagement). Prepare, schedule, and present OSHA and EHS Program trainings. Track required employee training and notify supervisors when training is incomplete.
• Conduct hazard analysis of new processes, including management of change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
• Review capital projects and provide EHS input.
• Perform ergonomics assessments and corrective actions.
• Investigates accidents for root cause and promotes safety-conscious work performance.
• Provides and reports monthly safety and environmental measures performance.
• Participates in EHS Safety Committee meetings.
• Conducts routine compliance inspections and complete reporting requirements for required environmental compliance programs (Ex: Storm water, SPCC, Tier II, spill reporting, Air Permitting, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As the EHS Manager you will be responsible for the safety and health of plant employees, as well as the community and environment. The role will ensure the plant is in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory agencies.

Required Skills/Abilities
• Must possess strong leadership skills, problem solving skills, and decision-making skills
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills at various levels of the company
• Strong computer skills, including usage of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Effective communication skills for working cross-functionally in a fast-paced work environment

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial hygiene or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in EHS with full knowledge of regulations and reporting requirements
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing supervisory role
• Solid understanding of EPA and OSHA regulations (with strong focus on Environmental)

Experience-Education (Preferred):
• Four-year degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Engineering.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certified Safety Professional

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Hours: This role may require work during off-shift hours, weekends or holidays.

Effort Required in the Position

Mental:

Primarily related to attention to detail, meeting payroll and HR deadlines, providing timely and accurate information & reports, including analysis & recommendations, and dealing with multiple priorities including some conflict.

Physical:

Audio Attention Required (when using equipment) – Considerable

Visual Attention Required (when using equipment) – Considerable

Lifting or Moving Objects and/or reaching and bending in awkward positions and/or climbing – Limited

Lifting or Moving Intensity – Limited

Mobility - remain in a seated or standing position – Moderate

WORKING CONDITIONS SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION

Adverse Conditions (noise, heat, cold, dirt, fumes, and unpleasant environments) – Limited

Isolation – Physically removed from other staff – Limited

Exposure to Accident or Health Hazards – Limited

Local Travel - Limited

Overnight Travel – Limited

Key for Physical Effort and Working Conditions

Based on % of Time Involved:

Limited - up to 25%

Moderate - 26% - 50%

Considerable - 51% - 75%

Constant - 76% – 100%