Corporate EH&S Manager

Description

Middleby Corporation is a dynamic and rapidly growing organization committed to excellence and innovation. As a leader in our field, we recognize the importance of providing a safe and healthy work environment for our employees. We are currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to join our Corporate Human Resources Team as the Corporate Manager of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS).

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive EHS strategy aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate EHS initiatives into the corporate culture.
• Create and revise EHS policies, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Communicate policies effectively across the organization and provide guidance on implementation.
• Monitor and assess regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement measures to mitigate potential hazards and liabilities.
• Design and deliver EHS and ergonomics assessment and training programs for employees at all levels.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and responsibility through ongoing educational initiatives.
• articipate in investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to relevant regulatory bodies.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of EHS programs.
• Analyze data and trends to continuously improve safety performance.
• Oversight of the corporation’s workers compensation claims review and administrative process in conjunction with our third party administrators. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field; OSHA training certification strongly desired. 
• 5 years of progressive experience in EHS leadership roles in a manufacturing environment, with a proven track record of success.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations and standards including environmental reporting and DOT training and certification.
• Experience in ergonomics program development and job assessment preferred. 
• Experience in and knowledge of workers compensation process management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel to individual sites domestically up to 50% as required.

Middleby Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.