Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.Who We Are Looking ForAtkore currently has an opening for a Senior Manager – Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), reporting to the VP-Operations, PVC Pipe & Conduit. The role will support the development and execution of essential cross-segment EHS programs to achieve world-class performance and will work closely with functional leadership and top operational leaders to ensure compliance and best-in-class performance for environmental, health and safety across the company. This position is based out of one of our PVC Pipe & Conduit plants. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in safety engineering or a related engineering/technical field, 8+ years progressive EHS leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in lean manufacturing or a business system-based company is a plus.What You'll DoVisit all of the strategic business unit facilities to conduct safety audits on personnel, equipment and materials.Ensure that federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules and codes are observed throughout all strategic business unit facilities, including Canada, (e.g., OSHA, EPA).Research environmental regulations and policies and institute changes to ensure compliance.Direct continuous improvements to transform the strategic business unit's EHS culture into a best-in-class (zero incidents) performance.Guide the implementation of the Health & Safety strategy and strategic objectives across the strategic business unit.Develop and execute information solutions to enable efficient, accurate, comprehensive reporting and information exchange. Support management system implementation, training and/or compliance as needed.Implement initiatives designed to identify, evaluate, prevent and control EHS related hazards through means such as, but not limited to:Conduct comprehensive assessments of critical programs such as fire prevention, emergency response, equipment safeguards, lockout/tagout, fall protection and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.Assess and optimize environmental management systems and programs.Drive the implementation of behavior-based safe practices and initiatives.Ensure timely submittal, acquisition and maintenance of all environmental permits and reports to maintain compliance with state and federal requirements.Lead one direct report.Perform additional duties as assigned.What You'll BringBachelor's degree in safety engineering or a related engineering/technical field.Advanced degree (MBA, Master's) preferred.8+ years progressive EHS leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, including exposure/experience with environmental, quality, safety, and Lean or Six Sigma principles.Proven ability as an individual contributor.Ability to travel 30–50% of the time.High degree of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Internet applications.Significant knowledge of national and EHS standards and best practices.Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management and planning skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, and with internal and external clients.Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.Ability to work with and influence peers and management.Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.Within 3 Months, You'llComplete your new hire "Immersion" so that you are ready to rock in your new role.Develop relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.Perform measurements, safety evaluations, and hazardous waste evaluations with corrective action follow-through.Provide hands-on support at the operating site level.Within 6 Months, You'llGuide the implementation of the Health & Safety strategy and strategic objectives across the strategic business unit.Drive safety improvement in non-traditional work settings (creative/design, virtual, at client site).Survey, compile, and analyze data relating to occupational and environmental safety and health issues such as chemical exposure, noise, dust, vapors, mists, solvents, behaviors and ergonomics.Monitor, analyze and evaluate metrics that measure the effectiveness of EHS strategy implementation and overall compliance; provide updates to leadership and determine the best path forward.Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentor, coach, train and develop the team.Within 12 Months, You'llLead the continuous improvement and development of initiatives and programs to drive a zero-incidents culture throughout the organization, leveraging best practices and behavior-based methodologies.Implement technical programs associated with facility risk factors and asset base, including risk mitigation and business continuity strategies.Drive cost reduction and efficiency improvement associated with EHS-related engineering controls and processes.Oversee the administration of the workers' compensation program, including working with the corporation to reduce employee lost time.BenefitsMedical, vision and dental insurance.Life insurance.Short-term and long-term disability insurance.401(k).Paid Time Off.Paid holidays.Any leave required under federal, state, or local law.Salary range: $126,160 - $173,470 (actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, shift, travel requirements and business needs).Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. 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