EHS Manager- Compliance

Description

• Provide leadership and guidance to promote a safety-first EHS culture throughout the facility. Engage with executive leadership, managers, and frontline employees to cultivate a shared commitment to safety excellence and continuous improvement, integrating safety-first planning across all phases of work.
• Develop and implement proactive measures to prevent incidents, injuries, and occupational hazards through in-depth use of data analytics and reporting.
• Develop, coordinate, and/or conduct EHS training programs.
• Implement risk control measures, safety protocols, and engineering controls to minimize employee exposure to hazards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to managers and facility-level staff on all aspects of EHS compliance. Lead the site in ensuring adherence to operational permitting requirements and oversight of monitoring activities, including the facility's air permit, x-ray dosimetry program, stormwater permit, and wastewater discharge permits.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with federal, state, and local authorities (e.g., OSHA, EPA, fire department, NJDEP, local sewer authority, etc.) on behalf of the site.
• Maintain the site's regulatory compliance deliverables and lead the site team in training and timely execution to meet corporate targets/KPIs.
• Maintain timely and accurate EHS data reporting on behalf of the site, and train site operational partners to utilize EHS data management systems.
• Lead spill response planning, fire prevention initiatives, and emergency preparedness by developing and conducting simulated drills and training exercises.
• Interface with local regulators during site visits, coordinating audit requests and documentation for permit renewals, stormwater management plans, and SPCC/DPCC plan reviews. Partner with third-party consultants to manage sampling, form submittals, permit renewals, and reporting activities.
• Lead the collection and analysis of data for regulatory reporting requirements, including Tier II, Form R, RPPR, stormwater reports, DMRs, Emissions Statements, compliance certifications, Excess Emissions reports, and other site-specific reports. Prepare submittals and review with the Environmental & Sustainability Sr. Manager to ensure accurate and timely reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of EHS programs and activities for the facility to achieve, maintain, and exceed compliance with relevant regulatory laws and regulations, as well as comply with AMI's policies, standards, and procedures.
• Lead site regulatory audits and responses.
• Manage and maintain a strong understanding of wastewater treatment operations, and coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure full compliance with applicable requirements.
• Coordinate and assist in the execution of capital EHS projects to ensure compliance with requirements and completion on a timely basis.
• Conduct and document inspections for SPCC, waste storage, stormwater outfalls, etc., to meet permit requirements at the site.
• Lead the site team in conducting EHS reviews of all operational and equipment changes prior to implementation, ensuring proper machine commissioning and thorough hazard assessments are completed.
• Coordinate and support site safety teams to foster employee engagement and accountability for safe working practices at the site.
• Lead cultural change to embrace new and improved EHS programs and policies within the site.
• Execute the Manufacturing Division's overall EHS strategy in line with the overall Associated Materials EHS Vision and Strategy and align site safety objectives with business goals to enhance operational effectiveness at the site.
• Systematically lead the site team in EHS risk assessments and implementation of risk mitigation measures to drive continuous EHS improvement at the site.
• Manage site EHS KPIs and reporting metrics with leading and lagging indicators to proactively address risk factors and drive operational accountability throughout the site.
• Drive robust incident reporting mechanisms, lead the team in conducting thorough incident investigations, and identify causal factors and corrective actions to prevent recurrence at the site.
• Lead and inspire action in dynamic and rapidly changing business conditions; drive proactive change through effective communication and leadership.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs aligned with RCRA requirements for Large Quantity Generator (LQG) facilities, including proper labeling, storage, and disposal practices. Provide training to site personnel on environmental procedures, waste management, and spill response.
• Oversee EHS review and approval of contractors for the facility, as well as ensure safe working practices of contractors while on site.

Requirements

• Proven track record of delivering on commitments and completing projects on time, within budget, and of high quality
• 7+ years of EHS experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Resilient self-starter who can operate autonomously and learn quickly within a rapidly evolving environment
• Thorough technical knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations and reporting requirements, as well as safety industry best practices. Experience with NJDEP permits/regulations preferred
• 7+ years in leading environmental permitting, compliance, governance and reporting for a complex manufacturing operation
• Excellent data and analytical skills, and technical experience with EHS data management systems
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational, Health and Safety, or other technically related field
• Lean Six Sigma training/qualification preferred (green belt/black belt)
• Strategic thinker with creative and excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and outstanding interpersonal skills
• Professional certifications, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), preferred
• Demonstrated success with influencing without operational control.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance