EHS Manager
Mueller Water Products

Job Info

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Job Summary: The primary function of this position is to provide technical expertise and support in the development and implementation of the overall EHS Management System (EHSMS) for the Cleveland, NC facility. This will require working closely with the location management teams, EHS departments, and line supervision ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities within the EHS Management System.

Essential Functions

• Develop and execute short and long-term EHS strategy for the Cleveland, NC Operations
  
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve all environmental, health, safety, and sustainability elements within the EHS Management System
  
• Drive the completion and continuous improvement of core processes such as Risk Assessment, START, Toolbox Meetings, Incident Analysis, and Committee Meetings
  
• Assist Plant Manager with development of Staff/Supervisors FY EHS personal objectives
  
• Lead the operation in our Safety, Excellence and Leadership (SEAL) program to drive our safety culture, policies, and procedures
  
• Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to the Staff, Supervisors, and EHS Leaders
  
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and various stakeholders
  
• Create and implement site-specific Level III procedures
  
• Leads the Management of Change process
  
• Manage the timely closure of compliance, risk management, and EHSMS audit findings
  
• Updates EHSMS with applicable regulatory changes/updates
  
• Maintains EHS budget
  
• Administer all programs currently required by state, local regulations.
  
• Write, update, administer and facilitate plans and programs and write applications for permits for solid and hazardous waste (Form R, Form A, Tier II, et cetera)
  
• Serve as liaison with local, state, and Federal compliance regulatory personnel, including said officials on any necessary tours and/or inspections.
  
• Assist the EHS Director in the implementation of company-wide sustainability initiatives and programs
  

Required Experience

• 3 - 5 years' experience in managing environmental, occupational health or safety programs within a manufacturing environment, eight years' experience preferred.
  
• Demonstrated experience in a technical and/or managerial role implementing and managing environmental and sustainability programs.
  
• Regulatory knowledge of: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA-Hazardous Waste and Dangerous Waste management and reporting, EPCRA, Toxic Release Inventory Reporting, Discharge Monitoring reports, Pollution Prevention, TSCA-PMN and CDR, DOSH, DOT, GHS,IATA, IMDG.
  
• OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and VPP experience is preferred.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of employees and outside professionals. Must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks and determine priorities.
  
• Proven ability in the development of processes from conception through integration into an EHS Management System is important.
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene, or closely related degree required. Master's Degree highly preferred.
  
• CSP, CHMM, and/or CIH is preferred; ability to acquire certifications required
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.

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