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L. S. Starrett Co. EHS and Facilities Manager in Athol, Massachusetts
EHS and Facilities Manager Job Summary: The Environmental Health Safety & Facilities (EHS) Manager develops, implements, and monitors company environmental health and safety (EH&S) programs to align with Corporate Environmental Social Governance (ESG) goals including policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. Duties and Responsibilities: Development, delivery, and maintenance of all required OSHA written management processes to include record keeping requirements per local, state and federal regulations. Oversees safety equipment inventory, periodic safety inspections, and hazardous waste disposal. Monitors facility support departments, training in emergency response, hazardous material handling, environmental compliance and maintains liaison with appropriate regulatory agencies. Alerts leadership team with corrective action where environmental health and safety hazards exist. Enhance safety processes and training which provide ongoing safety awareness, emergency response (tornado and fire response) and safety orientation for new employees. Provides guidance on all monthly Employee Safety Committee meetings and any associated safety issues. Develops, new employee orientation programs. Develops and monitors activity for Accident Reporting, Accident Investigation, policies on Safety Records/Documentation, and Safety Inspections monthly. Audits and monitors all work areas for safety hazards and OSHA compliance. Develops and implements company environmental policies in accordance Corporate ESG initiatives and existing and new State/EPA Laws and Regulations Maintains Corporate waste manifest as per local, state and federal regulations. Conducts and administers corporate activities related to permits and program development pertaining to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) (EPA-Storm Water Runoff Regulation Act 1991) (Clean Water Act). Recommends the purchase of all facility equipment and safety equipment. Assess, develop and implement environmental health and safety programs currently in place to ensure continuity and improvement Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards. Inspect buildings? structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations. Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs. Supervise all EHS staff, facilities staff and external contractors. Handle facility related insurance plans and service contracts. Keep financial and non-financial records. Qualifications: Proven experience as an EHS or facility management or relevant position. Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices. Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and leadership skills. Good analytical/critical thinking. BSc/BA in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field. Education Requirements: Minimum 4 year Bachelors Degree in Technical related discipline. Years of Experience: Minimum 10 years experience