Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

About the role:

WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for an Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager to join our team in Duluth, GA. The primary function of this role is to ensure the effective function of environmental, health, safety and security support to operations. Champions environmental, health and safety initiatives in order for the company to comply with related requirements and implement best practices. Works independently and with other areas on environmental and safety projects to create a safe workplace by conducting field observations, inspections and providing guidance on executing work safely.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reviews existing EH&S policies and procedures, general operating procedures for safety concerns, and makes recommendations for improvement based on current standard methodologies.
• Implements and maintains safety initiatives to ensure compliance and company's requirements.
• Promotes safety culture among employees across all company levels by conducting regular safety meetings, giving timely feedback and implementing safety suggestions.
• Oversees the development, coordination and implementation of safety training for all EH&S topics.
• Manages third-party safety consultant contract to maximize service resources.
• Supports all areas to implement EHS actions as a result of inspections, audits and project improvements.
• Conducts job and equipment hazard analysis. Prepares and deploys related documentation and safety measures.
• Conducts periodic audits/inspections and identifies hazards and potential EH&S violations. Follows up on safety audits and inspections in all facilities.
• Drives investigation and analysis of work-related injuries/illnesses, accidents and near misses.
• Monitors and reports safety key performance indicators and corrective actions. Monitors open audit reports.
• Supports site leaders to answer OSHA and Environmental organizations, when not related to workers' compensation.
• Maintains the EHS schedule for all sites, including fire and shelter-in-place drills, workplace violence and first aid training. Updates emergency response plans and their deployment.
• Conducts safety-related portion of orientation with Human Resources for the onboarding of new and/or transferred employees.
• Oversees maintenance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) files.
• Manages site air permit, water, storm water and waste programs including required inspections, monitoring and compliance.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and experience in Environmental, Health and Safety

Knowledge / training:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
• Knowledge of OSHA required. Certificate in occupational health and safety required.
• Knowledge of relevant requirements and industry standards required.
• Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus

Experience:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in safety, health or ergonomics role in manufacturing setting required.
• Experience with safety inspections, problem solving and developing corrective action plans, as well as monitoring and reporting of activities