Job Description
Job Summary:
The EHSS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing environmental, health, safety, and security programs at the Milford, MA facility to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement, ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, and lead initiatives to achieve sustainability goals. Soft Skills Leadership:
Ability to develop personal growth opportunities and influence as a member of the site management team, while managing multiple projects for organizational growth. The ability to inspire and motivate others towards a shared vision or goal. Emotional intelligence (Self-awareness): The ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions, as well as recognizing the emotions of others. Adaptability The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands. Conflict resolution:
The ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively and respectfully. Coaching Skills:
The skill for growing and developing others. Knowing how to ask the right questions, active listening, and empowering others, as well as building rapport with colleagues. Trust Building:
Building a team environment where the employees feel safe. Leaders need to be authentic, honest, transparent, and compassionate. Problem Solving:
The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions. Creativity (critical thinking): The ability to be forward-thinking and strategic and present innovative solutions. Time management:
The ability to prioritize tasks and manage one's time effectively. Teamwork:
The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, recognizing different perspectives and strengths. Empathy:
Genuinely caring for others and being able to understand another person's situation and perspective. Cultural competence (The ability to work across cultures): The ability to understand and appreciate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Key Responsibilities:
Compliance & Regulation:
Ensure compliance with all EHSS-related company policies, local, state, and federal laws (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DEP, NFPA, local Fire Department etc). Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations and industry best practices. Manage audits and inspections from regulatory bodies; lead corrective and preventive actions. Program Development & Implementation:
Design, implement, and manage EHSS policies, procedures, and programs. Develop site-specific audit and inspection program. Maintain site SDS management system - KHA. Conduct risk assessments capturing safety and industrial hygiene stressors and implement process improvements engaging with key stakeholders. Training & Engagement:
Lead EHSS training initiatives for employees, contractors, and visitors. Maintain the site matrix, content and completions within the Vector LMS. Promote employee involvement through safety committees and engagement activities. Collaborate and drive standardization efforts with the manufacturing and distribution center managers. Incident Management:
Lead root cause analyses investigations of near-misses and incidents of both the manufacturing and distribution center. Maintain accurate records and documentation within the Intelex corporate enterprise solution; report findings to leadership and regulatory agencies as required. Sustainability:
Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact (waste reduction, energy efficiency, emissions control). Lead or support sustainability reporting and goal-setting initiatives. Collaborate with corporate sustainability teams to meet company ESG goals. Security Complete site building audits. Site camera system management. Security badge issuance. Metrics & Reporting:
Track and report EHSS performance metrics (TRIR, DART, GHG emissions, etc.). Analyze trends and make recommendations for continuous improvement. Complete environmental reporting obligations such as storm water, SPCC, Hazardous waste Biennial, TRI, TUR, Tier II, Air source etc. Contractor & Vendor Management:
Ensure contractor compliance with EHSS requirements via GRMS vendor program. Evaluate third-party EHSS performance. Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree or relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM, NEBOSH, LEED). Experience:
5-10+ years of experience in EHSS roles, preferably in [industry]. Proven experience managing compliance programs and leading cross-functional teams. Skills:
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to influence and foster a positive safety culture. Proficient in EHSS software and data analysis tools. Work Environment:
Combination of office and field (manufacturing floor, site, etc.) May require occasional travel to other company sites or for audits/inspections. #Recruitps
