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HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER ( Contract) Location: Ferndale, MIPay: $40-$50Shift: DaysJob Type: Part Time Contract - The position is structured as part-time, with a preference for 2 to 4 working days per week.
Our client is currently seeking a contract Environmental Manager. This position offers a unique opportunity to support vital environmental, health, and safety (EHS) operations within a collaborative and mission-driven environment. The initial term is expected to last approximately six months, with the potential to transition into a permanent role depending on evolving business needs. This role focuses heavily on occupational health and safety, with responsibilities closely aligned to those of a traditional Environmental Manager—though with added emphasis on managing workplace safety, compliance, and risk. The company prefers candidates with a background in chemistry or chemical engineering and values experience that bridges technical expertise with hands-on EHS program leadership. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Perform all duties and responsibilities within the guidelines of the Vision, Mission, Quality Policy and Environmental Management Statements
Duties and responsibilities are guided by well-defined, repeatable processes that are the key to meeting customer expectations and must be followed or changed as defined in guidelines
General responsibilities listed below describe the duties and responsibilities for continuous improvement
Utilize procedures to prevent product, service, environmental, health & safety and process non-conformances
Identify and record any problems
Find solutions to problems through prescribed problem solving methods
Identify and implement process efficiency measures utilizing Value Stream Mapping, and other Lean Manufacturing and software tools
Effectively implement solutions for problems
Control the use of non-conforming product/service/process
Monitor and improve respective measurables
Ensure that environmental issues are managed according to legal requirements, the environmental policy, the environmental management system procedures and good management practices
Maintain an awareness of significant environmental impacts, actual or potential, of work activities
Maintain an awareness of environmental benefits of improved environmental performance and continual improvement
Maintain an awareness of objectives and targets pertaining to work and the importance of achieving the objectives and targets
Understand the Safety Policy and all relevant procedures including the Contractor, Communication, Periodic Review of Regulatory Compliance, Environmental and Other Requirements, and the Emergency Preparedness and Response Procedures
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides global health and safety program management, including on-line training, and any related program development
Maintains the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Management System, including contracts, software oversight, and any related label and DOT shipping requirements in U.S. and other global formats
Conducts research and discover methods to prevent, control and eliminate health and safety concerns and develops related programs to maintain compliance
Provides support to the EHS Coordinator, with EHS Coordinator management responsibilities coming from EHS Director, Community Relations, in all relevant areas
Interfaces professionally with regulatory agencies and insurance providers, as needed to fulfil regulatory requirements
Maintains awareness of all U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Brazilian, and European laws and regulations pertaining to health and safety, safety data sheets, labeling, and transportation regulations/issues
Identifies health, safety, and environmental impact of all new products, processes and projects
Reports all health and safety issues or concerns to management, provides oversight to reduce or eliminate risks and informs the company of progress and problems in related areas
Provides health and safety information to internal and external customers actively and upon request
Conducts, coordinates and/or administer employee, customer and contractor health, safety and environmental training
Administers the worker’s compensation program in cooperation with Human Resources
Administers employee medical monitoring and respirator examination programs
Conduct safety inspections and audits, cross-functional pre-startup safety reviews, and Process Hazard Analysis (FMEAs) and related documents for Process Safety Management
Creates and maintain regulatory required health and safety programs and procedures for company Products
Performs EHS Supplier Audits
Interfaces with, and monitors contracted security company and related security functions, including access control
Orders and stocks safety supplies needed by onsite and offsite personnel
Contracts and/or coordinates with contactors on fire system testing, approved capital projects, and other related matters
Assists with environmental regulatory programs, including air monitoring program, as needed.
Performs variety of tasks often changing on short notice
QUALIFICATIONS:
Four Year Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene or a related field
Chemical manufacturing experience of some sort required; solvents, paint, etc
Training and experience in health and safety issues within manufacturing setting required
Computer skills including working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
Attention to detail and accuracy
Management experience, leadership skills
Independent and self-motivated worker
Able to work without close supervision
Good organizational skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time
Must be able to inspect all areas where potential compliance concerns exist
Must be capable of carrying instrumentation weighing 30 pounds
Must be able to hear and detect potential compliance concerns
