This is an on-site/full-time/direct hire position 
Salary range based on experience: $90K-$115K

The Bilingual EHS Manager is accountable for the environmental, health, and safety functions for the home building facility. This role implements and ensures compliance with environmental and safety training activities and programs intended to create a safe and healthful workplace. 

The Bilingual EHS Manager will use proven methods for identifying and eliminating hazards and reducing accidents, as well as reducing the business impact on the environment. This position influences plant GM, PM, Area Coordinators, Team Leaders, and Team Members to improve plants' environmental and safety efforts. The Bilingual EHS Manager works with Home Office management with respect to environmental and safety training programs as required. This role monitors and maintains environmental, safety, and health programs for plant team members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain all record keeping and conduct activities necessary for environmental compliance (monthly material usage record keeping, stormwater, air permitting, etc).
• Walk through with environmental consultant (STRATA) personnel during scheduled visits.
• Complete Annual Stormwater and other required training.
• Champion the ISO certification/surveillance efforts to include leading the EHS Committee and participating in the Objectives and Targets Team Meetings
• Lead the ISO Coordinator and, when not available, conduct their duties (see Environmental/ISO Coordinator job description.
• Champion the team's health efforts by working with the wellness coordinator to promote good eating habits, physical fitness, and mental health.
• Set a great example for the team by continuing to improve one's personal wellness.
• Conduct and complete the Injury and Illness report with the injured team member, Area Coordinator, and Team Leader or Manager after completing a thorough accident investigation.
• Ensure post-accident drug screens are completed as required.
• Call in, fax, or e-mail First Report of Injury to Broadspire within 24-hours of the accident, or sooner.
• Act as workers' compensation liaison and participate in quarterly reviews of loss runs. Complete and maintain the OSHA 300 Log record keeping.
• Administer the company's Return-to-Work program, including the transitional employment teams.
• Report to Home Office EHS Director monthly reporting numbers (OSHA entries for the previous month, Lost Time Accident, and OSHA streaks in number of days).
• Administer the workers' compensation program, which includes working with the company's insurance carrier to reduce lost time and fraudulent claims, case management, and communications with team members.
• Maintain active involvement in teams' safety committee functions by coordinating monthly meetings and inspections, ensuring recording of minutes, and coordination of changes based on committee feedback and inspection results.
• Walk through with property carrier loss control personnel during scheduled visits. Provide a written plan of action within 30 days to the property carrier representative and the Home Office EHS Director.
• Walk through with Fortier loss control personnel during scheduled visits and complete all corrective actions within 30-days or less.
• Conduct regular safety meetings with area coordinators and team leaders to review and discuss each group's accidents and injuries. Identify ways to prevent the recurrence of accidents by reengineering, changing the process or providing personal protective equipment.
• Conduct facility inspections to detect existing or potential safety hazards and make recommendations regarding corrective or preventive measures to management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA standards and regulations, such as Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hearing Conservation, Emergency Evacuation Plans, etc., utilizing the Home Office EHS Director as a resource.
• Ensure compliance with company and home building facility policies and procedures relating to Scissor Lifts, Fall Protection, Line Roll, Hitch Lock, Hot Works, Suspended Loads, Saw Safety, etc., utilizing the Home Office EHS Director as a resource.
• Participate in and follow up on the investigation of work-related injuries/illnesses, on-the-job accidents, or near misses as required.
• Complete Near Miss and/or Lost Time Accident case studies and send them to the Home Office EHS Director.
• Administer Hearing Conservation Program.
• Conduct annual Job Hazard Analysis and provide feedback to all affected teams.
• Ensure team members who are First Responders are trained in First Aid, CPR, and AED; and are certified by State and Federal laws as required.
• Maintain current MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) master binder. Provide individual binders for the designated teams in the manufacturing facility.
• Develop and conduct required OSHA training programs on plant work practices, safety precautions, and procedures as required.
• Safety and Health Manual requires updating, ensuring procedures are consistent with written programs. Make necessary changes as needed and keep the team informed.
• Maintain team member records for all completed safety training.
• Develop and conduct safety training as required by State and Federal law, regulations, etc.
• Ensure all forklift, tractor, and other associated powered industrial truck operators are effectively trained and licensed to operate safely as required by OSHA and applicable State and Federal laws.
• Conduct effective New Hire Orientation safety training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4+ years) in Environmental Studies or related field.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking is required.
• General understanding and knowledge of federal, state, local, and company regulations and standards applicable to environmental protection agency (EPA) and Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) practices and programs, state workers' compensation programs, and ISO program familiarity.
• Experience in safety culture and industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint Skills.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.