Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager (First Shift)

Latitude Corp.

Description

We are looking for anEnvironmental, Health, and Safety Managerto join our100% EMPLOYEE-OWNEDteam.

First Shift:

Latitude Corp. offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities in precision metal manufacturing where we make the impossible possible.We embrace problem solvers, creativity and innovation.With clean, climate-controlled facilities, we offer comfortable working environments. Our customers span a variety of industries, including US military and defense.We are proud of the work we do and we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That's why we're committed to providing our team with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

Why Should You Choose Latitude Corp?

• We are a rapidly growing employee-owned manufacturing company
• Growth Opportunities
• Training Available
• Weekly Pay
• Clean and Climate Controlled Work Environment
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
• Work on products that support the US Military and National Defense
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K Plan with 4% Company Match

Minimum Job Requirements

• Physical- ability to move about the manufacturing floor with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Working Hours- fulltime (40+ hrs/week) employment
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time
• Personal Traits

• • Highly motivated and results-driven. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong interpersonal skills required and must be able to interact with employees at all levels of the organization as well as externally with regulatory agencies.
  • Conscientious attention to detail and accuracy.
  
  
• Proficient in the use of MS Office software. Able to use PC keyboard.
• Proficient in English, strong writing skills required.
• Display good leadership qualities. Be a role model for the company and set the standard of Safety and Quality for employees of different levels to follow.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Directly responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Company Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program at all Latitude Corp. locations. Liaison between regulatory agencies and organization. Apply for needed environmental permits. Stop unsafe work practices. Point of contact for external EHS related audits. Requisition routine safety supplies as required.

• Design comprehensive EHS program to include training employees in relevant laws, rules and regulations specific for each position that ensures Latitude Corp meets its goals.
• Handle regulatory questions and analyze activities at all company locations to ensure regulatory compliance
• Proactively work with regulatory agencies to learn about upcoming changes and prepare the organization to meet those changes
• Serve as the liaison between the company and regulatory agencies, as well as the point of contact for any investigations and the lead to implement corrective actions when violations have occurred.
• Develop strategies to prevent violations from occurring.
• Ensure DNR compliance reporting.
• Label chemicals when received.
• Apply for environmental permits associated with our waste water and other environmental areas.
• Develop and implement health and safety plans, data capture and ongoing analysis
• Set-up and implement hazardous waste, waste water, and toxin management program
• Interface with OSHA, as necessary
• Develop a safety and environmental audit program to identify risks and remedy weaknesses
• Ensure compliance to standards, processes and permits.
• Prepare reports and adhere to regulatory environmental reporting schedules.
• Champion EHS as a culture across the company.
• Optimize EHS Operations; measure and monitor existing policies and processes to prioritize opportunities and drive results utilizing lean principles.
• Execute sustainable process to maintain compliance with government agencies and reporting requirements.
• Oversee the management of safety equipment, requisition supplies, and coordinate administrative activities as required.
• Participate in implementation of a 6S program.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of Workplace Safety Programs, industry environmental and OSHA Regulations, .
• Technical expertise in Occupational and Environmental Laws and Regulations.
• Ability to effectively analyze and interpret facility activities regarding occupational and environmental laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Experience with different facets of EHS services including:
• • Job Hazard Analyses;
  • Waste Water analysis and removal;
  • Environmental permitting;
  • OSHA audits and response;
  • Regulatory landscape of the metal solutions industry;
  • Personal Protective Equipment;
  • Industrial Hygiene Monitoring and Reporting;
  • Ergonomics Evaluations and Reporting;
  • Hazardous Waste Inventories and Management;
  • Energy Control or Lockout/Tagout (LOTO);
  • Illness and Injury Prevention Plans (IIPP);
  • Incident Investigation and Reporting;
  • Machine Guarding;
  • Training on new regulations;
  
  
• Excellent oral and written communications skills;
• Ability to lead and manage projects from start to completion.
• Ability to design training program to train employees in relevant laws, rules and regulations specific for each position in the organization.
• Experience in corrective action and disciplined problem-solving methodology. 8D preferred.
• Experience using MRP system. Epicor preferred.
• Ability to work independently with little direction.

Education and Experience

• B.S. (or higher) in Environmental Health and Safety, or related field from an accredited school
• 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment, which includes 3 or more years of experience with Environmental, Health, Safety and Ergonomic programs
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation and CPR/First Aid certified preferred.
• Waste Water Operator C License preferred

Latitude Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Certification as an Operator-in-Charge at a level "C" licensure or better is required.

Experience with Environmental practices:

• Waste Water analysis and removal;
• Environmental permitting;
• Hazardous Waste Inventories and Management

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline an accredited school
• At least 5 years of related industry experience with knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• NPDES and POTW requirement knowledge, preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation and CPR/First Aid certification, preferred