Niles, IL, United States of America
1 day ago
Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

Estimated annual base pay:  $103,200 (minimum) - $129,000 (midpoint) - $154,800 (maximum)

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 401(k) match (4.5%)Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  12 paid holidaysIndustry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hireVacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Paid parental leaveAdoption Assistance  Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Voluntary benefits, including:  Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave  

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re EHS Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

This position may report to the Director, Global HR Support Services or Manager, Global Environmental, Health and Safety and manages the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety Management System for a local plant site or regional geographical area. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and standards regarding safety, health and the environment. This position assures adherence to the Woodward Global EHS strategies and supports risk reduction and operational productivity enhancement. 

What you will be doing…

Accountable and responsible for developing, implementing, managing and maintaining EHS programs, procedures, practices and training for the site(s) as determined. This includes being accountable for the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastesEnsures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and standards as promulgated by all local, state and federal agencies through development and implementation of on-site inspection and monitoring programs/processesEstablishes and implements short- and long-range functional goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; effects changes necessary for improvementCoordinates the activities of the Site Safety Committee and serves as the technical resource expert and "EHS Champion"Consults, advises and works collaboratively with site leadership regarding EHS issues, problems, programs, processes and systemsKeeps current on changing environmental, health (industrial hygiene) and safety laws and regulations (federal, state, local) and advises leadership on their impact (or potential) to the business operationsPromotes effective communication programs to enhance and encourage member awareness of health, safety, and environmental complianceEstablishes budgets and targets for health, safety and environmental activities with support from facilities, operations and commercial business functionsOversees the development and maintenance of effective relations with government agencies and our communitiesWhen appropriate, manages any soil and/or groundwater remediation activities, including conducting negotiations with the regulatory agencies, hiring and directing Engineering consulting firms, including technical oversight and maintaining appropriate financial records and audit trailsParticipates in the work of building a global EMS/SMS system by working collaboratively with the Director, Global HR Support ServicesMay support Global EHS projects as defined by the Director, Global HR Support Services

What we are looking for…

Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or Hazardous Materials Technology required5+ years Experience of related work requiredSolid level of knowledge and experience with environmental, safety and health issues in a manufacturing environmentBasic knowledge of chemistry and analytical methodologiesAbility to assess and evaluate environmental, health and safety exposures and risks

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.  The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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