EHS Manager

Who will you be working with? The Wabtec Rubber Products team manufacturers rubber products for Transportation and Industrial customers Globally. The facility operates on weekdays, and this position will work closely with the site leadership team as well as our production level employees. How will you make a difference? This role is responsible for planning, developing and implementing an effective health & safety and loss prevention program for the Wabtec Rubber Products facility in Greensburg, PA as well as providing support to two other manufacturing facilities in the Pittsburgh region. It is integral that this position provides EHS leadership and coaching to the site by creating a proactive approach to health and safety and risk reduction activities in the workplace. This position will be responsible for ensuring the Wabtec environment, health and safety management system is in place and fully operationalized by the site leadership team. This position will be visible and interacting with all employees concerning health and safety, assessing hazardous and/or unsafe conditions, and implementing corrective actions and best practices to reduce those hazards. What do we want to know about you? Knowledge of safety and health regulations and applications. Knowledge and understanding of with governmental compliance including OSHA regulations, environment compliance, industry standards and right to know compliance. Experience identifying risk conditions and defining corrective actions programs. Understanding of workers compensation laws and regulations at a state level. Experience with facilities maintenance and building codes. Professional safety certifications such as ASP or CSP. Proficient with Microsoft Office. Excellent verbal and written communication/language skills required to include the ability to provide written and verbal instructions, compile, and present business reports/correspondence, and present information clearly. Presentation skills with the ability to speak in public effectively and provide presentations to groups of employees. Strong leadership, coaching skills, conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Bachelor's degree in safety engineering science or related discipline from an accredited university or college. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a plant safety role, or relevant staff experience in a manufacturing facility. What will your typical day look like? Develop, communicate, and maintain safety and hazardous communication programs and systems. Oversee the effective operation and administration of these systems and programs to ensure a safe work environment and culture of zero accidents. Provide EHS Technical support for site management and hourly employees on various EHS initiatives and projects at the facility. Tracks site EHS performance and develops strategy to reduce risk by partnering with site leadership team. Develop, maintain and execute EHS training programs to ensure site is compliant with local, state and federal environment, health and safety requirements. Develop and maintain JSA’s (job safety analysis). Develop systems, procedures and processes that can be deployed to ensure compliance with regulatory and Wabtec EHS requirements. Conduct incident learning events of EHS Events such as near misses, first aids, recordable injuries and property damage to prevent future events of the same nature and effectively communicate corrective and preventative actions taken. Coordinate and conduct periodic safety audits and inspections to identify and address any unsafe work practices and conditions and compliance concerns. Assists operations and engineering on matters related to ergonomics and continuous improvements when new workplace projects are being developed to ensure any safety and health issues are adequately addressed prior to the startup of the process. Ensures that all hazard assessments are conducted, and communications requirements are implemented and followed. Collaborates with human resources with the development, scheduling and completion EHS training to support new hire employees, including contractors, before being related into the workplace. Coordinates industrial hygiene surveys including noise, ventilation, chemical and ergonomic. Analyze and interpret data and recommend elimination/reduction of potential hazards in the workplace. Coordinate employee testing (i.e. hearing conservation). Reviews all correspondence required by regulatory agencies, including OSHA and Environmental reporting requirements, and any environmental reporting. Oversees the administration of workers compensation program at each site, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time and cost control of workers compensation costs. Develops, reviews, and maintains responsibility for both uniform service and site janitorial suppliers and programs for the facility. Ensures supplier efficiency for both programs. Reviews supplier contracts and costs for both programs. Manages site environmental permitting and ensures compliance with environmental regulatory requirements. Conducts evaluations to ensure compliance with all permits, plans, and/or policies. Be able to travel to other facilities or Wabtec-sponsored events on occasion (2-3 times per year) You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at . Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible. What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First? At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you. Who are we? Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at . Culture powers us and the possibilities. We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.