EHS&S Manager - Lawn & Garden Mid-Atlantic
Oldcastle

Job Info

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Job ID: 503936

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer's signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.

Job Summary

Implements procedures and programs to minimize environmental, health and safety (EHS) risks and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements by performing the following duties:

Job Responsibilities

• Manage environmental project activities including scheduling, tracking and planning for environmental assessments, site investigations, feasibility studies, and remedial action plans.
• Develop a compliance strategy(s) to meet regulatory requirements.
• Interprets data and observations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines and advises management accordingly.
• Participate in workers compensation claims with Management, Human Resources and Carriers.
• Negotiate settlements of all citations and responses to OSHA and environmental compliance issues.
• Develop and implement sampling and monitoring plans which may include installing, operating and maintaining equipment which monitors air, land, and/or water pollution levels.
• Assess environmental risk of activities and advise sites and team members of environmental impact.
• Analyze, develop, and implement activities to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all remediation efforts.
• Safety program development and training.
• Systematic risk assessment and job safety analysis of production environments.
• Safety policy and procedure writing and implementation.
• Work with Maintenance, Engineering, Production and any other related department on equipment guarding, design, installation and compliance.
• Conduct or coordinate through the EH&S Coordinator advance training, incident investigations, safety committee meetings and follow up on responses and compliance assurance.
• Develop strategies to obtain environmental operating permits for new installations and modifications to existing installations.
• Prepares and submits to the relevant regulatory agencies permit applications to obtain operating permits for new installations and modifications to existing permits.
• Complete annual site audits as required by company
• Evaluate current and proposed codes, standards, regulations and guidelines to determine the impact on current and future programs and activities.
• Prepare technical documentation for management's use when dealing with regulatory agencies and other internal/external needs.
• Coordinates professional development opportunities for Plant Managers, General Managers and EH&S Coordinators.
• Maintains working knowledge of new technologies developed by the industry and government regulations.
• The ability to work as part of a team on the regional and national level to positively impact the organization's safety performance.
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.
• Ability to lead change management in policies on a Regional and National level as required.
• Ability to lead in attainment of company sustainability goals for Regional and National level as required

• Reviews and monitors efforts and initiatives carried out by the EH&S Coordinator (supervisory responsibility).
• Responsible for evaluating the performance, training needs, professional development and discipline of the EH&S Coordinators in conjunction with the Plant Manager (supervisory responsibility).

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred in a science field, plus one to two years related experience and/or training in related functions; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must have ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, web-based data management tools and Internet applications.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
• Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Must have ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematic or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Must regularly be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Work environment is not temperature controlled, so rain/wind/hot/cold temperatures will be experienced.
• Work environment is production so it will be dusty/muddy/wet/snow conditions.
• PPE is required at all times when in the yard/plants: hard hat, high visibility vest, safety glasses and safety boots and gloves as required.
• Required travel 75 to 80% of the time.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.

Date: Nov 18, 2024

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC
Job Segment: Workers Compensation, Change Management, Data Management, Maintenance Engineer, Plant, Human Resources, Management, Engineering, Data, Manufacturing

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