Senior Manager, EH&S Distribution Operations

The Environmental, Health and Safety Senior Manager is responsible for supporting and executing the Corporate and Site EHS strategies for our Distribution network. Identification and remediation of hazardous workplace conditions. Establishing and maintaining programs that promote a safe, accident free, and healthy work environment. The position is accountable for coordinating the activities required to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and corporate regulations related to Health, Safety, and Welfare of Acuity brands Lighting,Inc. employees. Coordinates the development of programs, procedures, systems, and training to ensure understanding and adherence to the subject procedures and regulations.

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Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)Align corporate and local EHS goals and strategies by participating in the planning and implementation at the site levelGovernance compliance management (Safety, health & environment)Emergency Response management, maintains close contact and support for the shop floor leaders as during Emergency eventsImplement Hazardous & Nonhazardous Waste tracking and deployment of corporate strategy to reduce environmental impactsParticipate in the development of site level activities to strengthen Associate & Community EngagementDevelop, review, update and ensure execution of EHS Annual Programs (trainings, safety, and health programs)Ensure all EHS related topics are documented and addressed using MOC tool for all New Process, Projects, or EquipmentAttend corporate audit, internal cross audits, and government audits/visits.Near miss and Incidents management- analysis, and plan to avoid recurrence and achieve reduction goalsShare data, reports and improvements required for Focus Factories-Work closely with Factory Managers and provide guidance andsupport as needed
Skills and Minimum Experience RequiredBachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety or related discipline is requiredTravelling over 50% or more, to visit plants mainly in US, Mexico and CanadaLeadership, managing a team of 0 but it is important experienceUnion- hourly experience environment is necessaryAbility to travel up to 50% of the timeOSHA knowledge is requiredASP, CSP, CIH or other recognized Certification related to EHS is preferred10 years of experience in safety, in manufacturing experience xzbcwsv Eight to ten years of related experience in a Manufacturing environmentDemonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations for General IndustryExperience in use of Problem-solving skills and leading Incident Investigations including Root Cause AnalysisHigh degree of comfort with computer usage and software (Microsoft products)Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business journals, procedures, and government regulationsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from department personnelAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and proceduresMultisite experience in distribution and/or manufacturing including operations in California, Canada, and MexicoMaster’s degree preferred