Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Company: Sherwin-Williams
Location: Fernley
Posted on: May 12, 2025

Job Description:

This position is responsible for all Environmental Health and Safety ("EHS") programs, activities, and control measures for the manufacturing facility. The EHS Manager develops and maintains a culture that drives continuous improvement of safety, health, and environmental excellence. This position ensures compliance with all occupational health, safety, and environmental requirements under federal, state, and local law and regulations. This position coordinates safety training and related activities associated with regulated programs, including OSHA and Voluntary Protection Program ("VPP"). Additional Information Monday - Friday with expectation to cover nights/weekends as needed for 24/7 operation 10% Travel This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life --- with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career --- with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection --- with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at . Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable. Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.--- All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

• Develop and implement safety and health training, and awareness programs designed to promote employee participation and support for safety goals
• Plan, coordinate, and lead all site EHS training
• Support employee led safety committees
• Manage the EHS Management System
• Perform inspections, investigations, and analyses to minimize the potential for accidental losses or environmental releases
• Integrate risk control/loss control into daily operations
• Maintain regulatory compliance reporting, recordkeeping, and monitoring (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Provide timely reports/audits to management and oversight as required
• Develop action plans to pursue or maintain OSHA VPP STAR status
• Manage compliance related to State Worker's Compensation claims and procedures
• Act as liaison between the site and all Federal, State, and Local enforcement agencies
• Act as liaison between site and all EHS Divisional and Corporate support
• Foster a positive safety culture through professional and proactive interactions with employees and maintaining a strong floor presence Minimum Requirements:
  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
  • Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or have at least four (4) years of work experience in environmental, health and safety
  • Must have at least three (3) years of work experience in environmental, health, and safety Preferred Qualifications:
    • Have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
    • Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
    • Have at least one (1) year experience working in a manufacturing or distribution facility
    • Have prior work experience applying Process Safety Management ("PSM")
    • Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering or Business
    • Have prior work experience leading or participating in an OSHA VPP Audit or maintaining VPP status

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