EHS Manager

ACT Consulting has an immediate need for a EHS Manager- Shelbyville, Kentucky with our direct client.
Please take a moment to review the job description. If this is something you are interested in, please send a copy of your resume to [email protected] or contact us at 203-864-9047 for additional details.
ACT Consulting is a U.S. owned and operated staffing company providing our clients with candidates on a national basis for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire engagements. Our clients are comprised mostly of Fortune 1000 companies, primarily in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Professional, Accounting and Finance

EHS Manager
Shelbyville, Kentucky- 40065
6-12 months
Rate: $42/hr on w2

This position is responsible for planning, establishing, implementing and maintaining a variety of environmental, health, safety and business continuity management programs to ensure the highest level of compliance for all employees. Provide leadership for site risk identification, assessment and mitigation plans. Monitors environmental, health and safety regulations and provides technical support to departmental managers to ensure compliance with Diageo internal standards as well as Federal, State and Local regulations

Provide direction and make decisions regarding all site Governance activities.
Serve as a liaison for regulatory agencies.
Track & report Governance KPIs (Health & Safety, Environmental and Risk)
Conduct plant safety, health and environmental inspections
Coaching of operations teams on culture of personal accountability for health and safety.
Drive full compliance and adherence to site environmental permits and ensure documentation is maintained in accordance permitting requirements
Prepare and submit all required environmental permit applications and renewals and routine agency reports to meet standard schedules, e.g. air, wastewater, SPCC, spill reporting, etc.
Ownership and maintenance of site OSHA logs.
Drive Governance and compliance training program development, improvement and implementation to ensure all employees are refreshed on health, safety and environmental topics.
Maintain contractor safety program including the qualification process, orientation, and safety compliance.
Provide guidance and leadership to the site to enhance employee engagement.
Drive Behavior Based Safety Program and support employee culture shift for the site
Conduct risk assessments and make recommendations to site leadership on risk elimination, reduction and control strategies.
Conduct root cause analysis for incidents, accidents and near misses. Lead corrective actions and lessons learned at the site and corporate level.
Manage and ensure adherence to all EHS internal audit and GRMS program schedule.
Roll out/embed all health, safety and environmental programs including Zero Harm, SFIP, Life savings rules and Green IQ.
Champion site environmental sustainability programs in support of Diageo 2030 targets.

Skills:
Knowledge of EHS Management systems, business risk and continuity management including identification, assessment, control and crisis management.
Knowledge of implementation strategies for embedding/sustaining EHS culture.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to leverage professional and regulatory network in resolution and problem solving.
Strong planning, organizational and engagement skills.
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, nationally recognized standards and guidelines related to specialized environmental, health and safety functions as required.

Education:
5+ years related experience in a relevant manufacturing environment.
Bachelor’s Degree in EHS or related field.
EHS professional qualifications an added advantage.