EHS Manager (Sales)
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Execute the development and maintenance of the companys EHS Policy, objectives, standards, procedures and guidance consistent with Broadwind standards and processes to provide a basis for the effective management of EHS. Provide onsite leadership and support to the Manitowoc, WI Heavy Fabrications facility and oversight and direction to all safety and environmental processes to other BWEN locations. Provide advice, expertise and training (where appropriate) to enable company personnel to comply with the requirements of the company EHS policy and to develop the competence required to fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Develop and implement company training programs related to EHS including OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations. Lead and facilitate regular EHS meetings; working directly with supervisors and managers to implement needed safety/health, emergency response and risk prevention engagement. Assist in identification, analysis and control of occupational hazards requiring the application of professional EHS knowledge, skill and abilities. Maintain knowledge of environmental regulations and advise management team on impact to operations. Conduct worksite inspections and employee training to ensure proper environmental work practices are being followed; advise on areas of opportunity.Conduct periodic risk audits of operations to ensure compliance with company policies related to Federal, State and local OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations. Implement corrective/preventive measures to eliminate out of compliance audit exceptions.Check on the use of all types of personal protective equipment, evaluate their effectiveness and suggest improvement where needed.Lead the review of all accidents, and near miss accidents associated with the Manitowoc plant. Identify root cause and implement corrective/preventive measures to eliminate accidents. Serve as the interface between the Corporate Risk/Insurance and Workers Compensation loss control representatives in order to fulfill Company risk management obligations. Oversee all Workers Compensation claims and manage the companys exposure to such claims. Oversee administration of employee physicals, safety incentive programs, for-cause drug testing programs, hearing conservation, CPR/First Aid training, and other industry specific safety training. Process and track documentation/record-keeping that supports ISO certification. Participate in qualification processes with customers as related to EHS.Participate and/or lead product planning reviews prior to execution in order to identify and mitigate EHS risk.Manage waste streams from determining service capabilities to shipment and disposal at approved sites.Advise on setting of EHS targets/key milestones and monitor implementation and follow-up.Collect and track metrics associated with targets and milestones and report monthly on status.