Senior Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

Padagis is hiring a Senior Manager, Enviornmental Health and Safety (EHS) to play a critical role in ensuring the safety, health, and environmental compliance of our organization. They will lead strategic initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with business leaders to create a culture of safety and sustainability. This position is pivotal in safeguarding our employees, minimizing risks, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Duties:

1. Strategic Leadership:
   
   
   
   • Develop and execute EHS strategies aligned with organizational goals.
   • Advise senior management on EHS matters, risk mitigation, and compliance.
   • Foster a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization.
   
   
   
   
2. Risk Assessment and Compliance:
   
   
   
   • Identify and assess EHS risks within the workplace.
   • Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations.
   • Conduct safety audits and inspections.
   
   
   
   
3. Policy Development and Implementation:
   
   
   
   • Create and update EHS policies, procedures, and guidelines.
   • Implement safety programs and initiatives.
   • Train employees on safety protocols.
   
   
   
   
4. Emergency Preparedness and Response:
   
   
   
   • Develop and maintain emergency response plans.
   • Coordinate drills and exercises.
   • Respond effectively to incidents and crises.
   
   
   
   
5. Environmental Stewardship:
   
   
   
   • Monitor environmental performance.
   • Implement sustainable practices.
   • Address environmental impacts.
   
   
   
   
6. Reporting and Documentation:
   
   
   
   • Maintain accurate records related to EHS activities.
   • Prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies.
   • Ensure timely submission of required documentation.
   
   
   
   
7. Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis:
   
   
   
   • Incident Response: Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, and safety incidents.
   • Root Cause Identification: Analyze incidents to identify underlying causes and recommend corrective actions.
   • Continuous Improvement: Use incident data to drive continuous improvement in safety processes.
   
   
   
   

8. Stakeholder Engagement:

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  • External Partnerships: Collaborate with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and community organizations.
  • Internal Communication: Regularly communicate EHS updates to employees, management, and board members.
  • Employee Engagement: Engage employees in safety committees, training sessions, and awareness campaigns.
  
  
  
  

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or related field
• Minimum of 8-10 years years of progressive experience in EHS management.
• Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist) are advantageous.
• Travel: 15% of the time to US locations

Preferred qualifications:

• High-speed manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated experience/skill in high accountability model