Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Description

Brook + Whittle is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and heat transfer labels.  We are looking for an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to join our team.

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for tasks related to safety and environmental hazards in the workplace. This position will work closely with the Director of EHS to implement companywide initiatives pertaining to EHS compliance and sustainability.

EHS Job Description:

• Develop company-wide safety programs/procedures, related EHS communications, and educational information
• Prepare, coordinate, and deliver EHS training as required by regulations and site need
• Coordinate both internal and external (e.g. regulatory agency) EHS inspections, document as needed, and ensure deficiencies are minimized and corrected
• Support corporate wide sustainability initiatives, including data collection and research of various sustainability topics that impact the business
• Provide guidance and direction on EHS programs at the Employee / Supervisor level to ensure a common and effective approach
• Assist with accident / incident investigation and implementing corrective actions
• Monitor compliance with safety procedures
• Ensure safety data sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed
• Maintain documentation (training records, logs, etc.) associated with permits and regulatory requirements
• Practice safe working techniques and re-enforce the safety policies, guidelines, and procedures as established by the company
• Serve as Chair or member on safety committees/councils
• Support company growth and expansion:

1. Air permitting
2. Sustainability/Recycling/Waste Minimization activities
3. Regulatory Issues
4. Safety equipment

• Monitor industry regulatory issues
• Participate in professional development and training
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

EHS Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment leading environmental and safety compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations including, but not limited to, OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations
• Safety Certification(s) (e.g. ASP, OHST, STS, etc.) a plus

Company Paid Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick/personal days
• MDLive – Telemedicine*
• Life insurance*
• Long term disability insurance*
• Employee assistance program (EAP)*

Company Offered Benefits:

• Dental*
• Vision*
• 401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto-enroll at 3%
• Short term disability*
• Voluntary life insurance*
• Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*
• Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*

Company Subsidized Benefits:

• Medical*

* Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment

** Benefit will be available after 90 days of employment

About Us

About Us: Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging for many of the nation’s leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals. The company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn’t it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say “we make that label!”

Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure.

We believe people are our greatest asset. Thus, we highly value individuals of strong character with drive, ambition and creativity. Relationships are our cornerstone whether it be clients, vendors or co-workers. We are the best at what we do and are looking for an exceptional indi