Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining prevention-focused health, safety, and environmental programs across all company operations. This position ensures compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements while driving a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The EHS Manager will focus on proactive risk reduction, employee training, inspections, and trend analysis to prevent workplace injuries and incidents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: Additional duties, which are necessary to carry out the function of the EHS Manager, may be assigned and are incorporated by reference into this job description

• Lead the planning and execution of site-specific EHS programs and initiatives in alignment with company objectives.
• Conduct and document routine facility inspections, hazard assessments, and walkthroughs; track corrective actions to closure.
• Deliver and coordinate employee training on topics including accident prevention, OSHA standards, DOT compliance, emergency response, PPE, bloodborne pathogens, and hazard communication.
• Review accident/incident reports, lead root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Collaborate with HR on workers’ compensation cases by providing timely reporting, incident follow-up, and proactive return-to-work guidance.
• Manage and trend safety performance data; provide regular reports and recommendations to management on leading and lagging indicators.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, USDA, and state/local regulators).
• Partner with supervisors and managers to promote accountability for safe behaviors, proper housekeeping, and compliance with safety policies.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, including drills, response plans, and employee awareness.
• Support company-wide initiatives to improve culture, morale, and productivity through safe and well-maintained facilities.
• Research best practices, regulatory updates, and industry standards to ensure continuous improvement of EHS programs.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES :

• Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to conduct training;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software;

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or related field preferred;
• Health and safety certification required;

One year of related experience preferred;

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision packages
• Employer paid basic life policy with competitive buy-up options
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not currently have direct supervisory responsibilities but will provide coaching, guidance, and accountability expectations to supervisors and employees regarding safety performance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands of this job include strenuous mental activities related to instructing personnel and some physical activity. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, climb steps or ramps. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may lift 20-40 pounds when needed and occasionally lift 50 to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

W ORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will normally work in an office environment and will frequent warehouses. The noise level of the work environment is usually low to moderate.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:

All employees of the Company are employees’ at-will and, as such, are free to resign at any time without reason. The Company, likewise, retains the right to terminate an employee's employment at any time with or without reason or notice. Nothing contained in the Employee Handbook, or any document provided to the employee is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period. Any salary figures provided to an employee in annual or monthly terms are stated for the sake of convenience or to facilitate comparisons and are not intended and do not create an employment contract for any specific period.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT POLICY :

Imperial Trading Co., LLC hiring and employment practices are based on job qualifications, performance, and/or conduct without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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