Regional EHS Manager

With over 10,000 employees and more than a dozen brands, American Woodmark is one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers.
By partnering with major home centers, builders, and dealers, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designer and bring their vision to life.
Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office and manufacturing facilities, you'll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.
We are on a journey to encourage an inclusive Woodmark, and are taking meaningful actions to promote diverse representation across every part of the business.
Together, every team member contributes to making American Woodmark a place where people can express who they are through what they do.
POSITION PURPOSE: Lead the development of Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures for American Woodmark Corporation.
Assist in the implementation of the Behavior Based Safety program, standard operating procedures, best practices, and other safety related programs.
Lead the development of training courses to educate all levels of management on policy compliance and changes in regulations.
Serve as a liaison between the company and regulatory agencies.
Periodically perform industrial hygiene and EH&S Policy audits and report findings.
Monitor and assess new developments in the health and safety field that may impact company operations.
Assist in the investigation of serious injuries and notify top management of pertinent details.
Evaluate hazardous conditions and practices and develop hazard control practices and programs.
Monitor hazard control information and communicate the effectiveness of the controls.
Counsel, train, and advise plant personnel on all safety issues.
Assist in the planning and installation, or retrofitting, of equipment relating to any environmental impact.
Lead the Permit Strategy and Assist in the completion and maintenance of any environmental permits required in support of our manufacturing operations.
Provide on-site support/coordinate support for plants with vacant EH&S Manager positions.
Education, Experience and Skills Undergraduate degree in Health and Safety, Environmental, or related field; advanced degree in related field a plus; extensive work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Minimum of 8 years of EH&S Management experience in a manufacturing environment required; experience in supporting Multiple Locations preferred.
CSP, CIH, or other advanced certification is a plus.
Thorough knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other government compliance regulations that affect compliance.
Experience working with facilities with Title V Air Permits is preferred.
Behavior Based Safety experience.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Excellent personal computer skills in a networked environment, Microsoft products experience preferred.
Strong planning/Organization & Time Management skills History of successful project management Experience in working in a team environment.
Management style must be consistent with CITE Principles SCOPE & EXPECATIONS: * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit, walk, talk or hear.
* The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
* Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
* Reports to: Director, Manufacturing * Travel Requirements: o Significant out of town travel will be required 50% - 70%.
Occasional weekend work.
The noise level is usually moderate to high and hearing protection may be required on the production floor.
Safety glasses are required on the production floor.
* Recruitment process may consist of any combination of phone, video and in person interviews.
* Offers may be contingent upon successful completion of Background Check, Drug Screen and/or potential Motor Vehicle Check.
BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES: * Competitive Compensation * Health Care Benefits * Paid Holidays * Paid Vacation Days * Paid Sick Days * 401(k) Match * Tuition Assistance * Relocation Assistance when available AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally-protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws.
No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations.