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The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager will serve as a key leader and partner within Readerlink’s EHS Department, responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of environmental, health, and safety compliance across U.S.-based office and warehouse/distribution operations. This includes planning, developing, executing, and implementing EHS programs and training to support compliance with U.S. regulations, including OSHA and EPA, and continuously improving Readerlink’s EHS Management System in alignment with federal and state regulations.
As a visible leader and influencer, the EHS Manager will provide proactive guidance and direction to site leadership and cross‑functional teams, driving a safety culture, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can engage, educate, and inspire personnel at all levels of the organization—from senior management to frontline employees.
Essential Functions
Assist the EHS Director in administering the Readerlink EHS Management System.
Lead, develop, and manage the implementation of Readerlink’s EHS Management System and EHS programs across multiple sites, ensuring consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Lead the development, implementation, and facilitation of EHS programs, including policies, procedures, and training aimed at reducing incident rates, enhancing communication, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Monitor changes in regulatory compliance to ensure updates are communicated to EHS leadership, the Management System is updated, and new requirements are implemented.
Partner with site and operational leadership to integrate EHS objectives into business planning and performance goals.
Conduct assurance audits—both virtual and on site—to ensure site-level compliance.
Collaborate with site representatives to develop and manage hazard risk assessments, job hazard analysis, PPE assessments, safety permit maintenance and compliance, hazard reporting, and data collection.
Support incident management and investigations, including root‑cause determination and corrective actions to identify and address issues.
Partner with HR managers on the Return‑to‑Work program and claims management.
Coordinate waste storage, handling, and disposal at distribution centers and ensure completion of annual Tier II reporting.
Manage the EHS Training Program, including content development, training delivery, coordination with trainers, and review of documentation in the electronic tracking system for record retention.
Coordinate monthly EHS Office Committee and EHS Operations Committee meetings and support local committee meetings at each facility.
Manage Readerlink’s EHS electronic data system for incident reporting, recordkeeping, inspections, and training.
Maintain EHS department web pages and weekly shift‑starter communications.
Track, analyse, and report on metrics to proactively address undesirable trends.
Work with facilities to manage federal, state, and municipal environmental and health‑and‑safety reporting.
Lead or participate in cross‑functional teams that represent EHS objectives and deliver on overall team goals.
Compile, analyse, and present EHS performance metrics to senior leadership, identifying trends and recommending improvement initiatives.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and empowerment in all EHS‑related initiatives.
Travel up to 15% within the U.S. for assurance audits, site walkthroughs, and major incident management.
Attendance must be regular and reliable; the role cannot be performed remotely.
Other duties may be assigned, directed, or requested.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) in a related field is required.
Minimum of five (5) years of EHS experience, preferably in warehouse, logistics, and distribution operations environments.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Certificate; working toward CSP is preferred.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing EHS programs across multiple sites.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and change‑management skills.
Working knowledge of U.S. EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA.
Experience in incident reporting and investigation.
Experience in developing and executing EHS program documentation and training.
Excellent communication and advisory skills.
Ability to manage and organize multiple priorities.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with client service orientation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other Internet‑based tools.
Ability to influence and lead in a matrixed organization.
Language Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
Reasoning Ability
Apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Work Environment
Work performed in an office and warehouse distribution environment.
Typical noise level is moderate.
Must work in a fast‑paced, team environment.
Job Information
Job Category: EHS Manager / EHS Coordinator
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 5 – 10 years
Industry Segments: Distribution / Warehousing
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Environmental Health & Safety Manager
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EHSCareers
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager will serve as a key leader and partner within Readerlink’s EHS Department, responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of environmental, health, and safety compliance across U.S.-based office and warehouse/distribution operations. This includes planning, developing, executing, and implementing EHS programs and training to support compliance with U.S. regulations, including OSHA and EPA, and continuously improving Readerlink’s EHS Management System in alignment with federal and state regulations.
As a visible leader and influencer, the EHS Manager will provide proactive guidance and direction to site leadership and cross‑functional teams, driving a safety culture, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can engage, educate, and inspire personnel at all levels of the organization—from senior management to frontline employees.
Essential Functions
Assist the EHS Director in administering the Readerlink EHS Management System.
Lead, develop, and manage the implementation of Readerlink’s EHS Management System and EHS programs across multiple sites, ensuring consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Lead the development, implementation, and facilitation of EHS programs, including policies, procedures, and training aimed at reducing incident rates, enhancing communication, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Monitor changes in regulatory compliance to ensure updates are communicated to EHS leadership, the Management System is updated, and new requirements are implemented.
Partner with site and operational leadership to integrate EHS objectives into business planning and performance goals.
Conduct assurance audits—both virtual and on site—to ensure site-level compliance.
Collaborate with site representatives to develop and manage hazard risk assessments, job hazard analysis, PPE assessments, safety permit maintenance and compliance, hazard reporting, and data collection.
Support incident management and investigations, including root‑cause determination and corrective actions to identify and address issues.
Partner with HR managers on the Return‑to‑Work program and claims management.
Coordinate waste storage, handling, and disposal at distribution centers and ensure completion of annual Tier II reporting.
Manage the EHS Training Program, including content development, training delivery, coordination with trainers, and review of documentation in the electronic tracking system for record retention.
Coordinate monthly EHS Office Committee and EHS Operations Committee meetings and support local committee meetings at each facility.
Manage Readerlink’s EHS electronic data system for incident reporting, recordkeeping, inspections, and training.
Maintain EHS department web pages and weekly shift‑starter communications.
Track, analyse, and report on metrics to proactively address undesirable trends.
Work with facilities to manage federal, state, and municipal environmental and health‑and‑safety reporting.
Lead or participate in cross‑functional teams that represent EHS objectives and deliver on overall team goals.
Compile, analyse, and present EHS performance metrics to senior leadership, identifying trends and recommending improvement initiatives.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and empowerment in all EHS‑related initiatives.
Travel up to 15% within the U.S. for assurance audits, site walkthroughs, and major incident management.
Attendance must be regular and reliable; the role cannot be performed remotely.
Other duties may be assigned, directed, or requested.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) in a related field is required.
Minimum of five (5) years of EHS experience, preferably in warehouse, logistics, and distribution operations environments.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Certificate; working toward CSP is preferred.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing EHS programs across multiple sites.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and change‑management skills.
Working knowledge of U.S. EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA.
Experience in incident reporting and investigation.
Experience in developing and executing EHS program documentation and training.
Excellent communication and advisory skills.
Ability to manage and organize multiple priorities.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with client service orientation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other Internet‑based tools.
Ability to influence and lead in a matrixed organization.
Language Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
Reasoning Ability
Apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Work Environment
Work performed in an office and warehouse distribution environment.
Typical noise level is moderate.
Must work in a fast‑paced, team environment.
Job Information
Job Category: EHS Manager / EHS Coordinator
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 5 – 10 years
Industry Segments: Distribution / Warehousing
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