EHS Manager

As an EHS Manager, you will provide technical assistance in the development and implementation of workplace EHS programs, and help lead and maintain compliance, supporting day-to-day operations, and ensuring implementation of PPG’s EHS Management System. You will supervise EHS programs in a manufacturing environment and support PPG’s Oklahoma City and Kansas City facilities. 

You will report to the Senior EHS Manager (with a dotted line to the Plant Managers) and drive best practices to sustain PPG’s EHS mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance to site management in the development of EHS goals that drive continuous improvement.

• Serve as the site Process Safety Management (PSM) coordinator.

• Lead with influence and engage all levels of site leadership to achieve established KPIs.

• Maintain strong relationships with all site leadership including Plant Manager, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, etc.

• Dedicate daily time on the production floor engaging (communicating, influencing, collaborating) with employees, supervisors and management to support a “One PPG” EHS culture.

• Be a coach and mentor to enhance the team’s EHS capabilities.   

• Coordinate the incident management program, investigate EHS incidents and support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.

• Provide technical advice on EHS regulations, ensure compliance with state, local and federal regulations; Prepare regulatory reports and develop solutions to a variety of safety, industrial hygiene and environmental issues.   

• Drive key safety initiatives including job safety analysis, site safety risk assessments, risk mitigation, and Management of Change.

• Conduct critical industrial hygiene and occupational health tasks such as air monitoring, noise monitoring, ventilation assessments, and personal protective equipment (PPE) programs.   

• Lead or participate in various safety teams and committees; Conduct monthly EHS trainings; Serve on the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

• Conduct comprehensive reviews and self-audits of environmental, health, and safety programs to assure compliance with PPG standards and regulatory requirements; Recommend strategies to achieve improvements in EHS key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Own the implementation of strong EHS training and qualification programs.

• Lead the prioritization of improvement plans and corrective actions for EHS.

• Provide onsite support to both the Oklahoma City and Kansas City plants.    

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety Management, Safety Sciences, Occupational Health, or related discipline.

• Experience with Environmental regulatory compliance is a plus.

• 5 or more years of experience, preferably in manufacturing and/or chemical industries.

• Must possess a “hands on” attitude.

• Prime success factors include the ability to influence, be creative, provide unique points of view and promote a strong safety culture. 

• Travel is required to Kansas City plant (at least 5 days per month onsite).

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.