Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager - Remote in CA ID-3562

Overview

Joining Beacon Building Products as an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager means becoming part of a values-driven organization. Our core principles guide everything we do: putting people first, prioritizing safety, doing what's right, taking pride in our work, continuously improving, and making significant strides towards a more future.

Be part of BUILDing a better tomorrow with Beacon, a leading Fortune 500 distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products in the United States and Canada. At Beacon, you'll be part of a company committed to making a difference.

What you will earn:



What you will do:

  • Work in conjunction with the VP of EH&S and liaise with management to develop and implement specific and measurable risk management objectives that support the division in achieving safety performance excellence. This includes, ensuring that assessments, audits, and inspections are carried out at regular intervals and appropriate key performance indicators are identified, measured, and maintained.
  • Conduct safety assessments, inspections, and field observations within assigned area. Assist with routine updates to company safety training programs, policies, and procedures. Respond to general branch inquiries regarding safety processes and training materials. Investigate incidents and near miss/hits and perform root cause analysis, when necessary. Follow-up on remedial action item(s) to help ensure processes are refined and continual improvements are made and/or sustained.
  • Compile safety data and provide management reports on the safety activities and results accomplished by the division, region, and branch. Prepare reports for corporate and field management as requested. Assist with authoring and compiling information for the safety newsletter. Assist with the administration of the company's safety awards/incentive programs. Maintain OSHA recordkeeping forms 301, 300 and 300A.
  • Advise management of non-compliance discoveries. Respond to initial inquiries from regulatory agencies as instructed by the VP of EH&S. Assist the branch safety coordinator role with compliance matters at their assigned locations. Ensure compliance with governmental agencies' recordkeeping requirements.



What you will bring:

  • BS degree and/or equivalent related experience.
  • 2+ years' experience with safety leadership.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills and ability to lead through influence and networking.
  • Ability to work in a matrix environment, creating partnerships at various levels of the organization.
  • Ability to impact and effect change with a flexible, open-minded, positive approach.
  • Must be able to think and act strategically, but also be willing to "roll up sleeves" to handle activities within the function.
  • Superior knowledge of and experience with the OSHA and DOT regulatory requirements.
  • Valid driver's license and good driving history with reliable transportation and the ability to travel.
  • Preferred certifications include: Occupational Health & Safety technologist (OHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Associate Risk Management (ARM) credentials.
  • Proficient skill with Computer Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to travel extensively - must be located in California, as this role will be responsible for 40 branch locations in Southern California.
  • Work assignments may be completed remotely and/or available company offices/branches within respective markets
  • Must be bilingual Spanish
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