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EHS Supervisor

Dover Corporation, Skokie, IL, United States


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Location: Skokie, IL, US, 60077

Onsite

Overview
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Supervisor provides technical environmental, safety and health support to manufacturing and administrative operations at the Midland facilities. Develops local safety and health programs following Corporate requirements. Creates safety objectives and coordinates safety training programs. Monitors environmental, safety and health regulations and provides technical support to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Responsibilities

Works directly with employees at all levels to foster a culture that recognizes safety as a priority

Promotes a safe working culture by developing and conducting ongoing review and evaluation of safety programs, policies, and procedures

Compiles and submits data for ongoing monthly, quarterly, annual reporting in a timely manner as well as ad hoc reporting when requested and in a timely manner

Provides guidance on matters regarding OSHA, ANSI, WC, and any/all other regulatory agencies and oversees and manages compliance with these agencies or programs

Ensure business units remain in compliance with federal, state, local and industry safety regulations

Compile checklists, instructions, documentation, and guidelines that promote safe working practices

Contact person for safety related questions, issues or concerns for employees, agencies, customers, etc.

Follows up on incidents as necessary including incident investigation, root cause analysis, insurance, reporting, claims follow up, etc. in a timely manner

Maintains incident records according to OSHA and/or other regulatory agency guidelines

Preparation of safety plans, contingency plans, emergency action plans, site or project specific safety plans, etc. for facilities and/or work site locations as needed

Organize monthly safety committee meetings, follow up on relevant items as needed

Monitor, provide and remain in compliance with safety related information as requested or required by customers, contractors, vendors, etc.

Monitor safety training for compliance and completion

Development of various leadership training and employee awareness programs as necessary

Hands on training as necessary

Assist with evaluation and selection of PPE as necessary

Assists with acquiring permits, submitting required reporting with regulatory agencies and field sales team as necessary

Some visitation to other facilities to ensure compliance and safe practices being followed

Responsible for all health and safety tasks, requirements and follow up

Support business operations as identified

Any other duties as assigned.

Desired Characteristics, Competence and Capabilities

Significant Knowledge of US Environmental, Safety & Health laws (OSHA & EPA) required

Experience using web-based Safety Management Systems (SMS), e.g. Enablon, Gensuite, or similar

Strong communication, presentation, training and facilitation, project management skills

Proficiency in LEAN and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principles

Qualifications/Requirements

BS in Safety Engineering, Safety Sciences or similar required. Consideration for equivalent experience and certifications

Minimum of 5 years of working EHS experience

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment as well as on-site job locations

This position is performed in a manufacturing environment and office environment. May be exposed to loud operating machinery, cold temperatures, chemicals, and vapors

Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking

Lifting up to 5 lbs routinely without assistance. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs on occasion.

May require use of Personal computer, fax machine, copy machine, other office equipment, Microsoft 365 suite.

Domestic travel about 5%

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so will present an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations.

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Pay Range: $106,291.00 - $133,000.00

Benefits
Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually; 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; tuition assistance is available; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Function: Manufacturing & Operations

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