EHS Manager – Wicked Weed Brewing

EHS Manager – Wicked Weed Brewing

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, strong leadership skills, a comfort level with change, and the ability to lead change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills, strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Smartsheets.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations related to EHS, including but not limited to: OSHA/EPA rules and regulations.
• Excellent organizational, planning, project management, and follow-up skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Acts with integrity in all EHS matters to maintain EHS compliance and excellence.
• Ability to lead teams and facilitate effective meetings. Independently motivated and takes initiative.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 2+ years EHS experience required.
• Training experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains strategies, operations, and programs to ensure compliance with all applicable EHS legislation, regulations, and company requirements at all Wicked Weed Brewing locations.
• Facilitates an inclusive, forward looking safety culture based on leading indicators.
• Ensure ownership and integration to drive sustainable EHS management systems.
• Ensures facilities meet state and federal OSHA safety standards and federal/local environmental requirements.
• Manages State or OSHA/EPA site inspections.
• Knowledge & experience to provide effective training on all appropriate safety/environmental related topics.
• Development of EHS improvement initiatives and the daily management of on-going EHS operations.
• Provide leadership to senior management team regarding the EHS strategic objectives and regulatory compliance issues.
• Directs activities to conduct investigations, identify root cause and recommend corrective measures at all Wicked Weed Brewing locations.
• Represents the facility to external regulatory agencies and supports the negotiation of penalties.
• Manages medical claims as they relate to Worker’s Compensation at all Wicked Weed Brewing locations.
• Directs activities to compile EHS information and other data as required by Zone, State and Federal agencies (OSHA, EPA, and state / local equivalents).
• Identify unsafe behaviors and unsafe conditions in the workplace using regulatory requirements & best safety practices.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements (federal, state, and provincial) and apply them to the workplace.
• Identifies and recommends resources, equipment, processes, and procedural changes to control or eliminate workplace hazards and minimize environmental impacts.
• Work with site leadership to ensure site security and safe contractor management.
• Develop, conduct, and track EHS training and education including compliance with federal and state occupational safety and health administration, environmental protection standards, and Wicked Weed Brewing policies.
• Perform safety and environmental audits and inspections to comply with all current federal, state, county, and city requirements as well as Wicked Weed Brewing policies.
• Participate in safety hazard notification (SHN) and near miss reporting and communication. Ensure follow-up is done to minimize future exposure and ensure proper records/documents are maintained.
• Monitor and maintain PPE inventory and availability.
• Work with Sr. Dir. Ops. to maintain safety budget.
• Assist with environmental sampling (e.g., stormwater sampling) and/or industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Perform duties to assist other departments (e.g., Maintenance and Brewing operations) with tasks such as Contractor Orientation, Confined Space Entry, and completion of Work Permits.
• Participate in and lead, Safety Committee (Danger Dodgers) and Environmental Committee (Green Freaks).

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant EHS certification preferred (e.g., CSP, CHMM, CEM, etc.).