Environment, Health and Safety Manager - MJ Recruiters : Job Details

EH&S Manager

Lakewood, NJ

Depending on years of experience, salary up to 135K + 15% bonus, stock purchase plan, profit sharing, 401K and benefits day one of employment

Experience the excitement and energy of being part of a dynamic company that will offer you stability, growth and an exceptional benefits package!

📌 Your team, with an average tenure of over ten years, is seeking their next leader and are ready to be mentored by you

📌 The company is seeking an energetic EHS professional and someone that wants to spend up to 30% of their day on the manufacturing floor infusing the safety culture

📌 With growth around the corner for this site, you are getting on board at the right time

📌 With a passion for improving EHS programs, like you have, there are immediate opportunities to make an impact

📌 Corporate is close to this site and there are ample opportunities for growth

Opportunity in an environment driven by synergy and positivity is right around the corner!

Successful, growing site in Lakewood, NJ is seeking an EH&S Manager who will focus on further development and improvement of the safety program and driving a safety oriented culture plantwide. As the EH&S Manager, you will excel in coaching and mentoring your direct reports and will oversee the site EH&S program. You will report to the Plant Manager and will have the following responsibilities:

• Monitor, improve and regulate the safety, health and environmental policies and processes for the plant
• Keep updated documentation related to safety policies and regulations
• Monitor and track all safety training within the company LMS
• Perform regular site inspections and audits for safety, health and environmental compliance
• Complete job hazard analysis
• Lead accident investigations
• Support and initiate improvements related to safety and environmental
• Communicate with and serve as the point of contact for external regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Lead BWC documentation and activities
• Champion the site emergency response team
• Show a presence on the manufacturing floor to drive the company's safety initiatives focused on Behavioral Based Safety Programs
• Decrease the site's recordables and lost time accidents
• Assign and monitor safety training and ensure timely completion
• Other duties as directed by management

The company is seeking a candidate that enjoys spending up to 30% of their day on the manufacturing floor, leading a safety oriented culture. Candidates should be able to hold others accountable and challenge their peers, be hands-on, lead by example, coach and mentor their staff and infuse energy and excitement into the safety programs of the plant. It will be hard to beat the benefits package...up to 15% bonus potential, stock purchase plan, exceptional 401K match, profit sharing of 5%, vacation, 13 paid holidays (5 floating), HSA contribution and three tier medical, dental and vision day one of employment!

REQUIREMENTS for the EH&S Manager:

1. Bachelor's degree, ideally in an EHS related field

2. At least five years of similar EHS management experience in a manufacturing environment

3. Recent supervision of others

4. Strong safety background, with experience overseeing environmental functions as well

5. Experience developing and/or improving site safety programs

6. Experience leading safety programs at sites of at least 100 people

7. Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel

Skills preferred but NOT required:

1. Formal Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certifications

2. CSP or GSP certification

3. Experience with LMS (learning management systems)

4. Behavioral Based Safety Programs

5. Bilingual in Spanish

6. Familiarity with New Jersey safety and environmental programs

Reasons to work for this company:

📌 Our client supplies a diverse product line to multiple industries and has future product expansion opportunities

📌 EXCELLENT benefits, including premier 401K match, stock options, profit sharing and EXCEPTIONAL bonus potential

📌 Plant has capital projects in the works

📌 Fast-paced work environment, focused on continuous improvement and Lean initiatives

📌 Opportunity for advancement locally and nationally

📌 High-profile position with the opportunity to make immediate impacts to EHS improvements

📌 Site has excellent tenure and minimal hourly and salary openings

📌 Recent infrastructure improvements, enhancing staff experiences