Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Posted:
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Valid Thru:
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Index Requested on:
03/31/2026 20:05:40
Indexed on:
03/31/2026 20:05:40
Location:
Kentwood, MI, 49512, US
Industry:
Automotive Sales and Repair
Occupational Category:
11-9199.00 - Management
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
Flex-N-Gate is hiring!
Description:
Summary
The Environmental Health & Safety Manager develops implements and maintains all Environmental, Health and Safety programs for the facility to ensure safe, healthy and accident-free work environment by performing personally or through direct reports.
Core Competencies
- Analytical
- Accountability and Dependability
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Communication
- Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Customer Focus
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Development and Continual Learning
- Energy and Stress Management
- Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
- Ethics and Integrity
- Planning and Organizing
- Problem Solving
- Research and Analysis
- Team Work
- Time Management
Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements
- CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Global Harmonization
- Personal Protective Equipment
- ISO – 14001 Lead Auditor
- Lock Out Tag Out
- Hilo Operation
- Crane Operation
- Production Equipment Maintenance
- Management of Ozone Depleting Substances
- Contractor Management
- Waste Water Management
- Emergency Response Management
- Solid & Hazardous Waste
- Construction Debris Management
- Oil Filter Management
- Scrap Metal Waste Management
- Used Oil Management
- Lead Acid Battery Management
- Outside Material & Equip Storage
- Mercury Containing Device Management
- Used Shop Towels, Sleeves. Gloves & Oil absorbent Products
- Tower/Chiller Chemical Usage
- Gas Cylinder
- Drum & Tote Management
- Chemical Storage
- HID, Fluorescent Tube and Ballast Disposal
- Tritium Based Emergency lighting disposal
- OSHA & State OSHA regulations
- Train the Trainer
- Storm Water Certification
- MIOSHA – 10 hour
- RCRA – Hazardous waste
- Universal Waste
- MDEQ reporting, SARA Title III Tier 2
- Accident/Incident Investigation
- First Aid/CPR
- IATF/ISO Related Training
- Worker’s Compensation/Claim Management
Job Duties
- Responsible for environmental management training, job site inspections and reporting
- Acts as Environmental Management Representative (EMR) with issues relating to ISO 14001 elements
- Perform job site environmental compliance inspections including hazard communication, chemical labeling, waste management, spill prevention and storm water pollution prevention through written reports and recommendations
- Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company environmental management program by all Flex-N-Gate employees and subcontractors
- Coordinates emergency response teams on all shifts at facility
- Research, plan, organize and conduct training programs/seminars for Flex-N-Gate supervisors and field employees, with regard to environmental regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate the activities of other environmental compliance personnel within one or more divisions and departments, if appropriate
- Plan, design, develop, implement, and evaluate departmental environmental management programs
- Handles all environmental testing, recordkeeping and submission of reports to local, state or provincial and federal regulators
- Provide advice and counsel to management and other employee groups in the application of effective environmental programs and procedures
- Design environmental management standards to conform to industry standards and federal, state or provincial and local regulations
- Develop and implement complex environmental programs by inspecting or reviewing areas, equipment, processes, and work activities with a focus on continuous improvement of Environmental Management Systems
- Coordinate inspections, investigations, and environmental management activities with departments
- Research environmental management information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the work place
- Advise on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures
- Lead and/or participate on teams with environmental, technical, management, and other team members
- Periodically act as a team leader to special task forces or teams
- Provides direction and/or guidance to less experienced environmental personnel, supervises direct or indirect associates in the department
- Follows ISO 14001 requirements per standard
- Maintain up-to-date environmental regulatory knowledge and stay current with industry trends and best practices
- The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005
- Responsible for OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements
- Manage the Health and Safety Program by
- Providing a workplace free of recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm for all employees
- Manage and ensure compliance including but not limited to HAZCOM, PPE, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, JHA’s, Ergonomics, Machine Guarding, Forklift, Confined Space, Material Handling, LOTO, BBP’s, First Responders.
- Leading incident, injury investigations for root cause and corrective action
- Manage worker’s compensation claims
- Ergonomic Evaluations and Improvements through Humantech
- Monthly Safety Talks- track and distribute, maintain records
- Ensure PIV, LOTO, Aerial Work, Crane is up to date monthly. Manage all Mastery Training and Certificates. Maintain the EHS Training Matrix tracker and Training records file.
- New and Modified Equipment general safety inspections
Requirements
- University Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in environmental management, health & safety or related field
- Five years environmental management work experience in a manufacturing environment
- Maintain current waste water and storm water certifications
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations, compliance and reporting
- Thorough understanding of ISO 14001 standard requirements
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office
- Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize
- Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail
- Strong analytical ability
- Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
- Troubleshooting ability is required
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
- Proven good presentation skills
- Ability to manage & prioritize multiple projects
- Detail orientated
Working Conditions
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
- Physical ability to lift 25lbs
- Travel as necessary
- Attending and/or conducting presentations as necessary
- May be exposed to hazards associated with manufacturing
Responsibilities:
Please review the job description.
Educational requirements:
Desired Skills:
Requirements
- University Bachelor’s Degree in environmental management, health & safety or related field
- Five years environmental management work experience in a manufacturing environment
- Maintain current waste water and storm water certifications
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations, compliance and reporting
- Thorough understanding of ISO 14001 standard requirements
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office
- Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize
- Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail
- Strong analytical ability
- Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
- Troubleshooting ability is required
- Strong decision making and problem solving skills
- Proven good presentation skills
- Ability to manage & prioritize multiple projects
- Detail orientated
Benefits:
Please see the job description for benefits.
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