EHSS Manager

The EHSS Manager is responsible for overseeing all Safety Committees and conduct frequent audits of the workplace. As well as, identifying potential hazards and recommend corrective actions and ensure resolution of hazards while ensuring employees are aware of and using appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Administer the Company's procedures related to safety and health, and the environmental management system. Conduct training and retraining of the procedures in accordance with each procedure.
• Prepare safety presentation materials for monthly employee meetings (5-Minute Safety Talks).
• Investigate accidents and injuries and assist supervisors in the completion of accident investigation reports and problem-solving activities. Identify patterns of injuries and assist supervisors in the completion of accident investigation reports and problem-solving activities. Identify patterns of injuries and determine whether unsafe conditions contributed to the injury. Provide supervisors with information that will aid in reducing accidents and improve safety.
• Develop and administer New Hire Orientation Safety Training.
• Provide insight and input to appropriate engineering personnel to identify solutions to repetitive injuries and/or develop solutions to workplace ergonomic improvements.
• Coordinate unannounced safety audits with risk service consultants, including annual air quality studies.
• Supervise the company's Emergency Response Plan and schedule unannounced annual drills (Evacuation/Emergency Shelter/Spill Drills).
• Oversee hazard assessment procedures and ensure updated documentation is prepared and available in accordance with the procedures.
• Develop processes to help assure that proper safety and health provisions are incorporated into all jobs performed at the facility, employing techniques of hazard analysis, job safety analysis and safe job procedures in addition to safety management systems like OHSAS 18001.
• Conduct routine Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for new and existing workstations to identify and eliminate hazards, and to provide training and re-training to supervisors and employees.
• Oversee the monthly visits of contractors providing safety and health services, i.e., fire extinguishers, first aid kits and OTC medication vending machines.
• Oversee Forklift Safety Programs to ensure employees are qualified and well-trained.
• Oversee visits from OSHA, TDEC & EPA and preparing responses.
• Support and assure compliance with incident and near miss investigation process to ensure compliance with Dana and local recordkeeping requirements and corporate HS&S initiatives. Track incidents with Pareto analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a related field of study, or equivalent experience.
• 5+years' experience in a related field.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and Tennessee Workers' Compensation regulations.
• Familiarity with ergonomic philosophy and working knowledge of safety and health issues in a heavy industrial environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment with line managers and employees