EHS Manager - Winsted, CT

Job Overview

Plans, directs and manages all environmental health and safety programs for Winsted and Cromwell, CT locations.

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A Day In The Life

• Advise management and takes actions to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Company EHS requirements
• Complete and timely submittal of required safety and environmental reports (internal and external).

• Develop and revise site EHS policies, procedures and programs as required.
• Manage safety and environmental regulatory processes, trainings, and programs to ensure compliance and to improve safety culture.
• Develop, coordinate and deliver EHS training to address regulatory standards and corporate environmental policies, programs and procedures.
• Conduct required EHS inspections and assist with internal EHS auditing programs.
• Develop/Coordinate Emergency Response activities.
• Maintain necessary EHS-related documentation and reporting requirements.
• Manage accident and hazard investigations and recommend and/or implement corrective actions.
• Manage workers comp injuries, worker comp claims, and return to work on injured employees.
• Inspect workplaces, and minimize or eliminate hazards from processes and materials.
• Maintain Hazard Communications Programs.
• Champion permitting and regulatory compliance efforts for new processes and equipment installations
• Manage hazardous waste generation, storage and shipment in accordance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Excellent people skills, with the ability to manage, motivate, coach and work with other people to accomplish Company objectives.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation and follow-up skills.
• Experience with technical writing for procedures, work instructions, guides and manuals.
• Auditing and training skills.
• Experience working with Federal, state and local environmental regulations.
• Excellent communications skills; both oral and written; proven ability to communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Knowledge of worker's compensation.
• Proficient with internet searches and computer use including Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Degree required. Prefer BS in environmental or chemical engineering, safety management, occupational and environmental health science, industrial risk management or related experience.

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