Job Title: North America EHS Field Safety Manager

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Department: Environmental Health & Safety

Reports to: Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Flex Work Eligible! This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 75 workdays annually to work remote! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Manager of EHS- Field Safety (EHS&S) is responsible for overseeing and leading the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) programs within the North American Organization. This includes managing a team of professionals, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, implementing best safety and environmental practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Manager will work closely with senior leadership, department heads, and external stakeholders to maintain a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead, mentor, and manage the EH&S team, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and goals.
• Provide guidance and support to the team in implementing safety programs, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Facilitate team development by identifying training needs and fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the organization’s strategy and initiatives in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Ensure that all programs and policies are effectively executed, addressing risk management, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics and reports to assess the effectiveness of safety and environmental programs and make recommendations for improvements.
• Oversee the facility’s compliance with local, state, and federal health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring all permits, licenses, and documentation are up to date.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, external auditors, and stakeholders to ensure continuous compliance.
• Act as the key point of contact for related regulatory inspections, audits, and reporting
• Oversee incident management processes, including investigations of workplace accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents. Ensure that corrective actions are taken and lessons learned are communicated across the organization.
• Collaborate with team members to conduct risk assessments, identify hazards, and implement mitigation measures to reduce workplace injuries and environmental risks.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for a variety of scenarios and ensure that all employees are trained and equipped to respond effectively.
• Ensure the team provides regular, comprehensive safety training for all employees, covering topics such as hazardous material handling, machine safety, emergency procedures, and environmental stewardship.
• Ensure ongoing education and skill development for the team, staying current with evolving regulations, industry trends, and best practices.
• Lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the organization’s environmental footprint, promoting energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, and the use of sustainable materials.
• Oversee the collection and reporting of environmental data, prepare sustainability reports and ensuring that performance targets are met.
• Engage with senior leadership to set goals for reducing the organization’s carbon footprint and implementing green technologies.