EHS Manager

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As an EHS Manager you will have the opportunity to work with internal company functions and appropriate external management to sustain EHS best practices and processes.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by leading and ensuring compliance with Branch and Corporate policies and procedures, and compliance with all government mandated regulations.  The team you will be working with values and all-inclusive atmosphere.

So, what will you be doing as an EHS Manager? 

• Evaluates, analyzes, and reports branch metrics regularly to ensure continuous improvement; 
• Drives continuous improvement by managing and maintaining written EHS programs; 
• Performs and/or coordinates all EHS inspections; 
• Promotes and influences EHS engagement through communication and training programs;
• Conducts comprehensive and effective incident investigations to determine root cause and uses findings to recommend preventative procedures and processes; 
• Drive continuous improvement by managing corrective and preventative actions; 
• Evaluates and implements programs to control, eliminate and prevent injuries and accidents; 
• Monitors and manages branch compliance regularly and implements plans to meet standards and regulations as required by state and federal agencies; 
• Interprets and answers basic EHS, EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory commpliance questions; 
• Manages waste disposal and evaluates waste streams for environmental compliance;
• Regularly reviews workers' compensation and other local claims;
• Delivers and manages new employee EHS orientation training; 
• Facilitates and participates in monthly safety meetings and;
• Other duties assigned

To be successful in this roll, you'll need:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality in matters involving personnel and security issues
• Ability to recognize known/potential workplace hazards and ability to drive change
• Abiity to present and communicate safety toolbox training
• Abiloity to write routine reports and correspondence
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Excellent computer skills
• Effective critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong effective leadership, collaboration, coaching/training and motivational skills
• Ability to respond to emergencies calmly  and professionally
• Good attention to detail

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safetyi preferred but not required
• Minimum of 4 years job-related experience in a manufacturing environment
• OSHA certification preferred
• Facilitating and mitigating regulatory inspections a plus

What to Do Next

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• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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