Manager, Environmental Health & Safety - Commercial Tire & Service Centers

Manager, Environmental Health & Safety - Commercial Tire & Service Centers

Location: Akron, OH, US

Company: Goodyear

About the Position

The Manager Environmental, Health and Safety - Commercial Tire and Service Centers (CTSC) provides environmental, health and safety (EHS) leadership to develop/sustain a hazard-free work environment and promote a comprehensive safety culture. This position leads strategies related to implementing, reviewing, and documenting regulatory compliance. The incumbent will deliver the necessary training/field support to ensure compliance with EHS requirements throughout the organization. This will be a consulting role, enabling and empowering Regional/Center Managers to address safety issues. The position oversees the incident investigation process for all CTSC locations and Mileage Sales associates across the country. This associate will act as the subject matter expert (SME) for environmental regulations/compliance for each state and locality in which Goodyear operates in the United States (U.S.). This role also has responsibility for establishing processes/procedures to ensure alignment of EHS initiatives with all applicable regulations (including but not limited to Department of Transportation [DOT], Federal Transit Administration [FTA], Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [FMCSA] and Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA]).

Candidates must be willing to travel approximately 50% of the time, depending on business needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop protocol and implement related training to eliminate at-risk behavior and ensure compliance. Mentor the competency of managers in safety management practices, protocols, and procedures. Provide training and professional development for Center Management and Mileage Sales associates regarding EHS safety/compliance.
• Manage the incident investigation process for EHS events in CTSC and Mileage Sales. Oversee/Implement the elements of the process (including coordination of reporting, investigations, documentation, and management of incidents/corrective actions). Oversee regular audits/inspections of company work areas (office/shops, field locations, plants, trucks, and equipment).
• Act as a liaison to corporate EHS through on-going communication, collaboration and reporting. Establish practices for the proper disposal of waste streams. Design/Implement hazardous spill prevention/response plans for each location.
• Ensure Retread plants/centers, Truck Care Centers, and Mileage Sales locations are appropriately permitted for applicable environmental laws, tire storage/disposal, and chemical usage. Oversee the testing of emissions and ensure Retread plants comply with environmental regulations.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7 or more years of experience in an EHS-related field (preferably in a manufacturing and/or service environment with multiple locations across a multi-state geography) - Experience must include developing, implementing and maintaining EHS programs and training, as well as in measuring EHS plan efficiency and proven ability in adjusting tactics to achieve results
• Previous experience managing or supervising others

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Master's degree in related field.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS requirements (OSHA, Mine Safety and Health Administration [MSHA], Environmental Protection Agency [EPA], etc.)
• Strong knowledge of the U.S.DOT, FMCSA, and FTA regulations/requirements
• Excellent planning, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (verbal/written/multi-media)
• Candidate must be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization