Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

KPS Global values its outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to clients from coast-to-coast.  As a member of the KPS team, you’ll be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional flexibility and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation, and hard work are rewarded.

KPS Global views environmental Health and Safety as one of its core values. The organization’s passionate commitment to EHS provides a successful candidate with an excellent environment to work in and the leadership commitment and support to deliver results. The EHS Manager position is a key member of the Management team and is a highly visible position in the Company. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the design and implementation of a world class EHS system.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, human relations, and analytical skills
• Ability to work well at all levels of the organization
• Strong teambuilding skills
• Ability to make difficult decisions with sometimes limited data
• Strong organizational and systems implementation
• Ability to effectively interpret guidelines and policy
• Proficiency in all MS Office applications
• Technical aptitude
• Root cause analysis experience
• Conduct EHS training as required
• Assess gaps and develop action plans
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) as well as develop and make presentations before various audience sizes at all levels of the organization (i.e. operators, leadership teams, administration personnel)
• Ability to influence by example
• Bilingual English / Spanish strongly preferred

Job Summary

• Experienced in managing EHS programs in a manufacturing environment
• Develop and sustain systems to drive compliance, continuous injury reduction and environmental performance
• Maintain working knowledge of federal, state and local environmental, Health and Safety regulations and identify all requirements that apply, or may apply to the organization
• Oversee compliance to all OSHA and State Safety Regulations and support company operations
• Review and revise internal safety policies and practices, conduct hazard and risk assessments toward the identification and mitigation of risks
• Develop, review, and conduct EHS-related training including, but not limited to, Forklift Safety and other mobile equipment, Confined Space Entry, Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication, Ergonomics, Respiratory Protection, Fire Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Hearing Conservation
• Lead investigations of EHS incidents, root cause analysis, and item closure tracking
• Demonstrate knowledge of Health and Safety Management Systems
• Responsible for developing and maintaining corporate Environmental, Health and Safety programs
• Developing training modules, e-learning tools, and training of personnel in EHS topics
• Experience coordinating and conducting EHS audits
• Understands investigation outcome, corrective measures and analysis of trends
• Experience with incident management programs and regulations
• Spearheading the EHS improvements within the plant, and assisting with identifying, conceptualizing, and implementing improvement projects related to EHS
• Hands-on experience of monitoring and measurement of EHS performance
• Provide regular input and feedback to the development of corporate EHS strategic and tactical plans
• Establish permanent Health and Safety files for all units
• Participate in continuing professional education, staying current and competent in the respective EHS profession
• Position reports to the Director, Environmental, Health and Safety

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 Years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• B.S. Degree in Occupational, Safety Health and Environmental, Science, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent along with EHS related certifications
• Safety regulatory compliance experience
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and related regulations and procedures
• Demonstrated success with passion for change and relentless focus on execution