Employee Health & Safety Manager (11370) at SOMIC AMERICA INC

Brewer, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

EHS Management, ISO 14001, OSHA Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Safety Program Oversight, Documentation Management, Hazard Identification, Corrective Actions, Internal Audits, External Audits, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Sustainability Initiatives, Employee Motivation

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Job Details Job Location: Maine - Brewer, ME 04412 Education Level: 4 Year Degree Job Shift: 1st Shift (7am - 3pm) Somic America is seeking a dedicated and experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead all safety, environmental, and compliance initiatives throughout the facility. This position plays a central role in maintaining regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement, supporting corporate sustainability efforts, and ensuring the company continues to meet and maintain ISO 14001 certification. In this role, the EHS Manager serves as the Environmental Management System (EMS) Representative and oversees all aspects of the facility’s Safety Program. This includes ensuring compliance with OSHA and ISO 14001 requirements, maintaining accurate documentation, submitting required environmental and safety reports to federal and state regulatory agencies, and administering the workers’ compensation program in collaboration with the company’s insurance carrier. The EHS Manager conducts regular inspections to identify potential hazards, recommends corrective or preventive measures, and follows up to confirm that these measures have been fully implemented. The role also involves coordinating both internal and external audits, managing relationships with outside contractors as needed, and leading investigations into workplace accidents, injuries, or environmental incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. Employee Health & Safety Manager This position chairs the Safety & Environmental Committee and ensures that meeting documentation, recommendations, and follow-up actions are communicated effectively. The EHS Manager also develops and distributes safety signage, communication materials, and other resources that promote hazard awareness and support a strong safety culture. A key part of the role includes motivating employees to follow established safety procedures, quality expectations, production standards, and company policies, while consistently modeling safe work practices and ensuring that the facility maintains a safe and compliant working environment. The EHS Manager also serves as the site lead for the Seraco sustainability platform. This responsibility includes collecting, validating, and submitting facility-level environmental data—such as energy consumption, emissions, waste, and water usage—into the Seraco system. The EHS Manager monitors the facility’s emissions-reduction glidepath, identifies opportunities for environmental improvements, and implements recommended actions designed to help the company meet its sustainability goals. This involves coordinating Seraco driven projects and communicating progress, required actions, and environmental performance updates to management and all departments throughout the facility. To be successful in this role, the EHS Manager must have strong experience in EHS management within a manufacturing environment, along with a strong working knowledge of ISO 14001, OSHA, and environmental regulations. Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to lead investigations, influence safety behavior, and collaborate effectively with all departments throughout the facility. The individual must be able to perform all essential job functions

Responsibilities

The EHS Manager leads safety, environmental, and compliance initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining ISO 14001 certification. They conduct inspections, manage audits, and oversee the workers' compensation program.