Safety Manager

Job Title: EHS Manager Contract: 6 months with possible extension/conversion Location: Welcome, NC Rates:62.00-70.00 an hour Safety & Environment Manager This position will ensure that a new manufacturing location complies with all applicable Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements. (State and Federal) This position requires a detailed knowledge and practical application of environment, health and safety regulations in the U.S. and North Carolina requirements. This individual will provide EHS support to operations including engineering, non-manufacturing and manufacturing. • Keep abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. • Maintain appropriate metrics, evaluate data trending, and provide data input to management reviews, with a view to continuous improvement and enhancement of EHS performance. • Implement EHS policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures. Identify location-specific requirements for each area and participate in the development of related programs and policies. • Develop training programs and conduct training to comply with regulatory corporate EHS initiatives. • Supervise the incident/accident investigation process including root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are completed. • Conduct environment, health and safety audits and risk assessments. Participate in external EHS compliance audits and loss prevention audits. • Coordinate the completion of all corrective actions with site personnel resulting from risk assessments, compliance audits or loss prevention audits. • Liaise with facilities maintenance and property management personnel to ensure appropriate fire and life safety controls are in place and maintained. • Oversee required permitting submissions for air, water, and land jurisdictional requirements. • Serve as site contact point for government inquiries relating to EHS. • Function as a technical EHS resource for management and the safety committee. Lead the site safety committee. • Participate in the site’s Continuous Improvement/6S activities. Provide recommendations for improving EHS practices within the facility.