Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Position Summary: The 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 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 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 / Responsibilities:

Environmental:

• all record keeping and conduct activities necessary for environmental compliance (monthly material usage record keeping, storm water, air permitting, etc).
• through with environmental consultant (STRATA) personnel during scheduled visits. Complete Annual Storm water and other required training.
• the ISO certification/surveillance efforts to include leading EHS Committee and participating in Objectives and Targets Team Meetings
• the ISO Coordinator and when not available conduct their duties (see Environmental/ISO Coordinator job description.

Health

• the team’s health efforts by working with wellness coordinator to promote good eating habits, physical fitness and mental health.
• a great example for the team by continuing to improve one’s personal wellness.
• / Workers’ Compensation
• and complete Injury and Illness report with injured team member, Area Coordinator and Team Leader or Manager after completing thorough accident investigation.
• post-accident drug screens are completed as required.
• in, fax or e-mail First Report of Injury to Broadspire within 24-hours of accident, or sooner.
• as worker’s compensation liaison and participate in quarterly reviews of loss runs. Complete and maintain OSHA 300 Log record keeping.
• the company’s Return-to-Work program including the transitional employment teams.
• to Home Office EHS Director monthly reporting numbers; (OSHA entries for previous month, Lost Time Accident and OSHA streaks in number of days).
• 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.
• 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.
• through with property carrier loss control personnel during scheduled visits. Provide written plan of action within 30 days to property carrier representative and Home Office EHS Director.
• through with Fortier loss control personnel during scheduled visits and complete all corrective actions within 30-days or less.
• regular safety meetings with area coordinators and team leaders to review and discuss each group’s accidents and injuries. Identify ways to prevent reoccurrence of accidents by reengineering, changing the process or providing personal protective equipment.
• facility inspections to detect existing or potential safety hazards and make recommendations regarding corrective or preventive measures to management.
• compliance with all applicable OSHA standards and regulations such as Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tag out, Blood borne Pathogens, Hearing Conservation, Emergency Evacuation Plans, etc. utilizing the Home Office EHS Director as a resource.
• 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.
• in and follow-up on the investigation of work-related injuries/illnesses, on-the-job accidents, or near misses as required.
• Near Miss and/or Lost Time Accident Case studies and send to Home Office EHS Director.
• Hearing Conservation Program.
• annual Job Hazard Analysis and provide feedback to all affected teams.
• team members who are First Responders are trained in First Aid, CPR and AED; and are certified by State and Federal laws as required.
• current MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) master binder. Provide individual binders for the designated teams in manufacturing facility.

Training

• and conduct required OSHA training programs on plant work practices, safety precautions and procedures as required.
• and Health Manual requires updating, ensuring procedures are consistent with written programs. Make necessary changes as needed and keep team informed.
• team member records for all completed safety training.
• and conduct safety training as required by State and Federal law, regulations, etc.
• 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.
• effective New Hire Orientation safety training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies or related field.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking is preferred, but not 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.
• Great people/leadership skills required.
• Excellent presentation skills required.
• Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint Skills.

Physical Demands:

• be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• may require stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, pushing, and / or pulling.
• be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person. Must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• environment is not temperature controlled and may result in exposure to extreme temperatures.
• primarily involves sitting / standing, up to 4 hours at a time.

Travel Requirements:

None

Why Clayton?

• Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
• As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
• Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.