Senior Manager EHS

The EHS lead will provide support to Renal Private Fleet (RPF), Planning and Fulfillment, Technical Services, Commercial, and offices in USA and Canada, ensuring EHS compliance and mitigate risks, drive continuous improvement and excellence in EHS performance, enhancing EHS knowledge and awareness among business managers and employees and providing insights and recommendations to inform EHS strategies and initiatives for the function. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable a team of EHS professionals to meet department and support global goals.

• Serve as a coordinator, manager, planner and monitor of the EHS Management System.
• Identify and ensure EHS compliance with applicable Company and regulatory requirements to mitigate risks developing action plans and tracking progress.
• Report significant EHS issues, providing insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Communicate the business impacts of EHS to leadership; uses influence to advance EHS compliance / programs.
• Collaborate with business managers to enhance EHS knowledge and awareness.
• Define KPI’s for the segment.
• Provide regular updates on EHS performance, trend analysis, drive continuous improvement and implement targeted initiatives. 
• Lead incidents investigations, implement corrective and preventive actions and ensure timely reporting. 
• Develop and deliver EHS training and awareness programs for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Conducts Gemba walkthroughs, internal audits, and develop EHS campaigns and communications. 
• Coordinate and support business units in collecting and responding to EHS customer/client concerns, and analyzing his EHS needs and monitoring performance.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed and updated for all jobs and tasks throughout the operations.
• Support the business in due diligence processes including but not limiting to the EHS risk assessment and compliance reviews.
• Identify and share internal and external best practices in EHS.
• Develop, implement, monitor and report on EHS metrics and performance indicators. 
• Manage EHS budget ensuring effective allocation and utilization of resources.
• Implement Operating Policies, Standards and Procedures. 
• Maintain, implement and follow up of the EHS documents including contracts, register of hazardous products, waste management, safety data sheets, EHS permits and other relevant documentation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (How)

Required Skills

• Strategic planning and organizational skills. 
• Strong influencing skills.
• Must be team-oriented and able to work effectively with internal and external clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Solid management and administrative skills required. 
• Good training and presentation skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced business environment.
• Ability to deliver results through the management of others, good communication skills and interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Technical, professional knowledge in one or more of EHS subjects. 
• Ability to collect, analyze & interpret data and other information to determine paths for improvement. 

Role requirements

• Seven to ten years’ experience in EHS roles, preferably some of those years in warehouses and fleets.
• Direct people management experience, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing EHS program, managing compliance and driving continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with EHS management systems (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
• Demonstrate knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, OSHA standards, and drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, US/Canada laws and industry standards (e.g. OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT)
• Proven track record of developing and implementing EHS program, managing compliance and driving continuous improvement at regional level.
• Travel to sites under the responsibility of this role as well as other travel as needed.
• Sustainability experience is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental and occupational health, industrial hygiene safety, sustainability or related field. 
• Certifications in REHS/ISO/OSHA/ according to the state law and scope of the position or sufficient training and experience.
• Certified Safety Professional designation (CSP) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) highly desired.