EHS Manager

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The EHS Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day environmental, health and safety functions at an assigned facility. The EHS Manager will implement the organization's safety program, work with personnel to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, and monitor the facility and processes for adherence to OSHA, EPA, Wisconsin DNR, DOT, and other local regulations and guidelines. Additionally, this role is responsible for the elimination of industrial incidents, conducting environmental monitoring and reporting, providing assistance with environmental permit applications, and assisting with internal EHS audits. This position works closely with cross-functional teams throughout the facility and leads the pursuit of zero incidents. The EHS Manager is also responsible for ensuring that the environmental regulatory compliance functions to ensure that Generac operations are conducted in conformance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, permits and regulations while maximizing the use of industry best practices.

Essential Duties :

• Serve as the primary hazardous waste engineer, leading efforts to reduce hazardous waste and implement recycling programs. Direct industrial hygiene sampling and support
• Manage the facility SDS / Hazard Communication program
• Manage and perform the planning, training, inspection, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for all environmental and safety compliance programs
• Lead training efforts for EHS related activities within assigned facility
• Provide engaging environmental, health, and safety leadership to the facility employees
• Lead Executive and Employee Safety Committees
• Develop and support strategic initiatives designed to produce best in class EHS performance
• Act as the facility champion for the EHS Drive to Zero program
• Conduct audits to ensure that consistent, best-in-class results and compliance are followed to enable operational excellence. Prepare reports of findings with recommendations for corrective action
• Conduct and document monthly inspections of hazardous waste accumulation / chemical storage areas
• Perform Job Safety Analysis of all worksite activities and lead actions for controls and countermeasures
• Leads safety observation efforts in sites within assigned facility
• Perform ergonomic and safety risk assessments virtually or hands-on for product and process capability
• Lead the identification, assessment and resolution of ergonomic issues including physical part validation of acceptability to ergonomic standards
• Observe workers to determine proper use of prescribed safety equipment and procedures. Train and demonstrate proper use of safety equipment
• Investigate incidents (including injuries, property damage, near misses, releases, and losses) to determine root causes and prepares / directs corrective and preventive action plans
• Acts as facility champion for implementation of risk reduction controls
• Minimize waste by driving initiatives surrounding reduction, recycling and supply chain partnerships
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned
• Serve as the Data Management Systems Administrator for assigned plant
• Manage EHS Specialist as a direct report depending on the size of the facility
• Travel between facilities as needed

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Preferred Qualifications :

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Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

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