Description

Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. Are you ready to make an impact? 

Perks for you include:
 
Paid Vacations & Holidays
Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
Discounts on Klein Tools products
Education and Professional Development Assistance
The Environmental Health and Safety Manager is an individual contributor role responsible for overseeing the environmental health and safety programs and processes for their assigned plant facility. This position focuses on ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, improving safety and environmental standards, and fostering a safe and secure workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain required environmental health and safety (EHS) programs and policies to ensure the health, safety, and security of employees while ensuring compliance with governmental regulations and corporate policies.
Perform safety and environmental audits, inspections, and accident/incident investigations by observing employee activities and workplace conditions, recommending corrective actions to eliminate hazards and improve programs and processes.
Conduct ergonomic assessments of manufacturing tasks, recommend ergonomic improvements, and maintain records of ergonomic scores, leading efforts to reduce risks and improve workplace conditions.
Respond to emergencies, injuries, incidents, and/or crises within the facility and contribute to efforts to prevent future occurrences.
Conduct safety and environmental training programs, including areas such as forklift and scissor lift operation, emergency action planning, Lockout/Tagout, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, First Aid, bloodborne pathogens, toolbox talks, and monthly safety workshops.
Handle all safety reporting and recordkeeping for the facility, including OSHA 300 injury logs, monthly injury and First Aid reports, waste manifests, industrial hygiene monitoring, and accident/incident investigations.
Lead initiatives to foster a zero-accident and injury culture within the facility, including collaborating with the safety committee and responding to employee safety suggestions.
Follow Six Sigma lean manufacturing standards to maintain a clean and hazard-free work area.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of environmental health and safety management.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, environmental safety, or a related discipline and three (3) years of experience required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, federal, and state regulatory compliance requirements.
Willingness to become a certified First Responder and respond to emergencies (including after hours) is required.
Must be willing to travel up to one week per month.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of staff, including manufacturing, supervisory, and management personnel.
Excellent oral and written communication and facilitation skills.
Effective computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft products.
Ability to inform, educate, and influence employees to support corporate goals and initiatives.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve issues quickly.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and situations.
Physical Demand Requirements

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers to touch, pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.