Richards Manufacturing Irvington, NJ H&S Manager


The successful candidate will provide leadership in driving continuous improvement in Environment, Health, Safety (EHS) performance and risk reduction. This role will provide technical expertise across all functions to ensure a compliant and safe workplace for all employees, visitors, and contractors. This individual contributor role is part of the site EHS Team and reports to the site Senior EHS Manager. This is an exciting role with an opportunity to make an immediate impact and offers future career growth opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

· Build relationships across the campus to promote continuous EHS improvement, employee & leadership engagement, and a proactive & risk-focused EHS culture.

· Coordinate & track EHS metrics, reports, permits, and other documents as required by regulatory agencies, site leadership, and corporate management.

· Prepare and communicate EHS performance reports for internal campus, global and external stakeholders.

· Ensure H&S programs are aligned with business unit, segment and enterprise-level strategies.

· Lead projects to improve H&S KPIs, regulatory compliance, company standard conformance, & risk-reduction to include leading & lagging indicators.

· Perform EHS risk assessments as required (e.g., Safety Risk Assessments, PPE Hazard Assessments, IH Qualitative Assessments, etc.). and lead the implementation of improvements utilizing the hierarchy of control.

· Lead EHS projects on-site as required and partner with cross-functional teams.

· Participate in the implementation of the organization’s EHS programs and support the delivery of the organization’s EHS goals and strategy.

· Create and deliver EHS Training on a wide variety of regulatory and company-required topics.

· Develop and lead the site safety committee.

· Lead & participate in EHS inspections and audits.

· Participate in the creation & execution of E&S budget.

· Develop, implement, & lead the facility Injury & Illness Reduction Program (IIRP).

· Represent the company during audits and site visits by local authorities and customers.

· Develop, implement, & lead the facility contractor safety program.

· Facilitate EHS incident & event investigations and advise leadership on appropriate corrective actions. Respond and react to employee concerns and suggestions for EHS program improvements.

· Implement and manage various EHS Programs as required.

· Audit and evaluate the performance of the EHS management system. Create and drive action plans to implement identified corrective actions.

· Lead the site EHS training program including the development of an EHS training matrix, establishment of computer-based learning, and creation & delivery of EHS training content.

Qualifications

· Degree in EHS or related field required.

· 10+ years’ EHS experience in heavy manufacturing industry with significant regulatory oversight required.

· Fluent in English & Spanish required.

· CSP, CIH required.

Key Requirements

· Experience in a wide variety of EHS disciplines such as risk and PPE assessments, employee training, machine safety, LOTO, emergency preparedness & response, ergonomics, chemical management, confined space entry, contractor safety, working at height, powered industrial vehicles, industrial hygiene, EHS inspections & audits, incident investigations and root cause analysis, workers compensation / claims management, & improving EHS culture.

· Excellent leadership, people skills and verbal/written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

· Ability to balance multiple competing priorities, make risk-based decisions, & pivot quickly when priorities shift.

· Computer skills, including proficiency in using common word processing software, excel, database applications, presentation software and email.

· Experience implementing an EHS management system within a manufacturing setting.


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