Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health and safety programs across all business locations in the United States. This role requires extensive knowledge and experience in managing various aspects of legislation and the workers' compensation process. The EHS Manager will ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive range of employee health and safety programs and services to meet the company's goals and legal obligations. Key functions include assessing, facilitating, and evaluating injury prevention, safety, occupational health, return to work programs, and consulting on safety policies.

LOCATION : Standard Equipment Office Elmhurst, IL OPENINGS : 1 New Opportunity

TYPE : Full-Time, Permanent

COMPENSATION : $100,000.00-$120,000.00 based on experience, education and credentials Annual bonus opportunity and performance review Premium health insurance benefits Paid Time Off (Vacation & Personal) Company Paid Holidays 401(k) Employer Match Program

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Safety Practices, Policies and Standards : develop, implement, evaluate, train and maintain safety policies, procedures and work practices, ensuring they are approved, implemented and standardized across each location.
• Health and Safety Plans : Develop annual health and safety plans based on a comprehensive review of health and safety-related needs, including hazard assessments, data analysis, audits, changing legislation, and best practices as required by local state authorities.
• Guidance and Support for Managers : Provide advice and guidance to managers and supervisors to return injured employees to productive work as soon as possible following an injury.
• Training and Leadership : Provide necessary training, leadership, organization, and control to meet the company's TRIR goal and achieve zero accidents.
• Employee Orientation : Conduct safety instruction during the orientation of new employees.
• Compliance & Audit : Ensure OSHA compliance in all US locations and serve as the key contact for internal and external audits and conduct regular safety and environmental audits and inspections.
• Continuous Improvement : Ensure OSHA compliance in all US locations and own the process of auditing, conducting accident investigations, risk assessments, providing feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Risk Management : Serve as the subject matter expert on safety and environmental matters, lead risk assessments, and execute risk management processes.
• Record Documentation & Retention : Ensure documentation and retention of all health and safety-related records for prescribed time limits.
• Communication and Reporting : Develop effective communication channels and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and EHS incidents to leadership and stakeholders.
• Accident Investigations : Conduct accident investigations to determine causation, resolve open claims, and implement corrective actions.
• Work Refusals : Ensure proper investigation of work refusals and implement necessary corrections to work processes.
• Claims Management : Liaise with state workers' compensation laws and insurance providers on all claims, including managing appeals where appropriate.
• Return to Work Programs : Manage return to work programs, collaborating with employees, supervisors, and workers compensation board to ensure employee safety and health, and ensure employees receive all entitled benefits.
• Department Initiatives : Support and promote occupational health, wellness, and safety department initiatives.
• Safety Committee : Ensure all locations have a functioning Safety Committee, provide guidance, information, and responses, and serve as a member on the local Safety Committee.
• EHS Culture : Develop and execute plans to foster an EHS culture that aligns with the business culture.
• Additional Duties : Perform other related duties as required.

ABOUT YOU :

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification :

Experience :

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees must :

OTHER DETAILS :

Travel Expectations : 10% - 15% Cross border travel may be required (Canada & US)

Supervision of Others : 1-2

WHO WE ARE :

As the foremost distributor of public works equipment, Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) supplies mobile infrastructure maintenance solutions to municipalities and contractors throughout Canada and the US. Through our extensive branch network, we offer sales, rentals, leases, servicing, and support for vacuum trucks, refuse and recycling collection vehicles, street sweepers, sewer cleaners, and inspection cameras.

JJE is a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we welcome your application. We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.

If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify Human Resources in advance and we will provide applicable accommodation.