Director of EHS

Director of EHS

The Director of EHS is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures designed to ensure the safety of all employees. The Director of EHS is the subject matter expert responsible for ensuring compliance with Local, State & Federal applicable environmental and safety laws and regulations. The Director of EHS is also responsible for monitoring EHS performance metrics, measuring progress and evaluating EHS programs effectiveness.

Classification: Exempt

Location: Corporate Office, Kansas City, MO

Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Requirements

• 5 years' experience leading an EHS program within the manufacturing industry
• BS degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of EPA, OSHA and DOT compliance requirements
• OSHA 501 Outreach Training Program Certification
• CSM/CSD/ASP/CSP Certification
• Process Safety Management Certification
• CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Familiar with MOC, PSSR, JHA, OSHA 300 reporting, etc.
• Preferred Certified Safety Professional
• Advanced user-level experience with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Job Duties

• Develop & Implement policies and procedures to ensure the safety of employees and prevent exposure to environmental risks.
• Monitor all EHS-related applicable laws and regulations which and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance therewith (Local, State & Federal)
• Develop & monitor training programs/materials and provide training to employees to ensure awareness of and compliance with required EHS policies, procedures and training requirements
• Perform monitoring and internal control activities to ensure compliance with the Company's EHS-related policies and procedures
• Direct the work of employees designated as worksite-specific EHS representatives
• Develop procedures specific to incident response, and lead all incident response efforts
• Ensure all health and safety equipment such as defibrillators, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, etc. are functioning effectively and are properly maintained
• Travel to all Company locations to perform inspections, provide training, and respond to incidents as needed (current locations are in Kansas, Missouri, and Texas)
• Serve as the main point of contact for all safety and environmental regulatory agencies
• Maintain records of EHS-related activities, including records specific to OSHA, EPA & DOT compliance efforts, training certifications, equipment/worksite inspections, etc.
• Oversee the regulatory compliance annual assessment for all sites and corporate office.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders & Stakeholders for EHS planning and Strategy implementation.
• Conduct qualitative exposure and gap assessment and maintain proper documentation.
• Advise Executive leadership and upper management of all EHS related issues.
• Responsible to manage the EHS budget, Portfolio, projects and personnel.  

Physical Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to travel up to 60% to various worksites within the U.S. by automobile and/or air travel
• Standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time within an office setting
• Must be able to lift and transport health and safety related equipment (e.g., defibrillators, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, etc.)
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, and kneel during the performance of inspections which may last for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in confined and/or elevated spaces
• Must be able to in extreme weather conditions as needed

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $120, $150,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Must be available for weekend shifts as needed

Education

• BS (Preferred)

Experience

• Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Environmental Health & Safety: 5 years (Preferred)