Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Summary / Position Purpose:

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining company-wide environmental, health, and safety programs. This role ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while fostering a strong culture of safety. The EH&S Manager will work cross-functionally with leadership, operations, and employees to identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and ensure a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.

Essential Duties, Functions and/or Responsibilities:

• Policy development and implementation with relevant regulations and best practices
• Hazardous material management proper storage, handling, disposal and transportation
• Regulatory compliance, staying up-to-date on relevant regulations at a local, state and federal level and ensuring the organization complies with all applicable laws and standards
• Training and education - Developing and delivering training programs to education employees on safety protocols, procedures and importance of environmental responsibility
• Liaison with regulatory agencies and to ensure timely reporting and remediation of compliance issues, DOT, Prop 65, Fire Marshals etc.
• Timely and accurate preparation of regulatory reporting for all TEG sites ensuring the company remains in good standing
• Design and deliver chemical management programs to our top customers using partners of choice like Velocity, Sphera, Encamp etc.
• Oversees chemical programs at customer sites where TEG has implemented chemical programs to mitigate risk to the organization
• Conducting risk assessments to identify potential hazards in the workplace and implementing strategies to mitigate these risks
• Work closely with the Compliance team in regards to Facility Enviromental Compliance obligations & Occupational Health and Safety
• Work closely with Compliance team on Product Compliance Review
• Ensure and assist all sites are up-to-date with various permits
• Development of Emergency Response plans and procedures
• Investigating and documenting accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences.
• Overseeing the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials and waste
• Indirectly and directly responsible for product quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field
• 10+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, distribution, or a related industry, with at least 2 years in management or a leadership role.
• 5+ years of chemical management experience is highly preferred.
• Certifications: CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other relevant federal and state regulations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing EHS programs and conducting audits.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including training and presenting to various audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management software.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. when necessary

This position requires applicants to be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship; TestEquity does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

TestEquity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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