EHS Director

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Direct the Safety, Health (medical), and Environmental Compliance operations and staff to ensure that EHS vision, goals and strategies are effectively developed, communicated and executed throughout all areas of Bluebird
• Develop and implement company-safety health and environmental programs and manuals, along with function-specific safety programs and manual development, including safety audits, ergonomic, workers compensation, emergency response and subcontractor management
• Plan, implement, and oversee programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths and regulatory risk. Monitor and audit facilities to detect existing or potential accident, compliance risks, and health hazards
• Coordinate business, safety and compliance programs, training, licensing and initiatives to include but not limited to: OSHA, EPA, DHS, DOT, and Bluebird requirements
• Direct accident and incident investigations and documentation, insurance reporting and coordination of post-accident /incident drug and alcohol screenings. Track leading indicators and industry trends and implement corrective and preventive programs and actions
• Manage, mentor, train, provide performance feedback and assign duties to direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Safety, Health, Environment or Compliance or a combination of related certifications, education and experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 10 years of operations, manufacturing and/or industrial business experience
• Minimum of 10 years of regulatory compliance and environmental, health and occupational safety experience and a strong track record of improving safety performance
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment leading safety and compliance
• Strong track record of building partnerships with manufacturing and warehouse leaders implementing progressive safety and environmental initiatives
• Working knowledge of legislation that may affect safety, health or environmental situations and policies/practices, including any laws and regulations
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

WORK CONDITIONS:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office and manufacturing environment
• Travel: 0-10%

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.