Manager Environmental Health & Safety

The EHS Manager provides leadership to O’Reilly team members by managing EHS activities, programs and incident prevention activities for all store and distribution center locations. The EHS manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and on-going assessment of the company’s safety, health, environmental and fire code compliance programs. The manager will provide subject matter expertise in EHS compliance. Manage the administration of all environmental, health and safety processes to include federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.  This positive is responsible for developing and implementing safety programs, policies, training, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Implements, manages and maintains all elements of a comprehensive Environmental Protection and Compliance Program. Continuously improve environmental protection and compliance with US EPA and State regulatory agency requirements and permits.

Implements, manages and maintains all elements of a comprehensive Health and Safety Program. Continuously improve employee / facility safety and ensure compliance with OSHA / State regulations.

Implements, monitors and maintains a comprehensive Training Program, to increase awareness of key Environmental Protection and Compliance, Health and Safety issues. Drive continuous improvement and achieve compliance with regulatory training requirements.

Measures and drives continuous improvement of comprehensive Environmental, Health and Safety Programs through participation / review of information collected through Internal Audits; Accident / Injury / Incident investigations; Site Assessments; Regulatory Agency inspections; to establish best practices, reference resources and improve training.

Resolve a wide scope of complex EHS situations.

Work collaboratively with all levels of the organization; coach, train, and mentor Operation Leaders regarding site safety program requirements, expectations and EHS methodology.

Maintain fiscal responsibility by operating within budget while continually seeking functional cost reduction opportunities.

Manage and facilitate EHS local audits and corporate governance programs; site liaison for governmental & agency inspections.

Manage EHS incident/injury reporting and recordkeeping requirements; ensure timely investigation and corrective action completion.

Increase field awareness of environmental issues and requirements through internal publications and training tools.

Communicate/coordinate requirements with Store Design, Inventory Control, & Retail Systems.

Work with federal, state, and local compliance personnel to establish communication to allow proactive work and input on regulated and restricted products.

Manage environmental compliance calendar to ensure all required environmental reports, communications, and filings are timely (Tier II, Annual and Biannual Hazardous Waste Reporting, etc.).

Serve as subject matter expert on Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste regulations.

Manage monthly waste stream reporting to include detail, frequency, and volume of various waste streams shipped from our facilities.  Communicate to Field Safety Managers and DC management team to assist in waste tracking/accountability.

Negotiate national contracts, and establish emergency response network and plans.

Responsible for addressing environmental exposures resulting from accident/loss, such as vehicle accidents, floods, fires, spills, etc.

Provide fire safety guidance and assistance to Real Estate team on HMIS and “high pile storage.”

Provide EHS guidance to the Field Safety Management team.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

Required:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in EHS programs/regulatory compliance

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Ability to form, lead, motivate and direct a strong and effective team

Strong negotiation skills for regulatory and vendor relations

Strong public speaking/presentation skills with formal training experience

Innovative problem solver with the ability to take initiative.

Project management experience

Proven knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA and state regulations

Willingness to travel to conduct risk assessments, attend conferences, etc.

Desired:

Four-year degree in EHS management or related biology/chemistry degree

Certified Safety Professional or other relevant certification

Prior experience managing EHS programs for a large, complex corporation

Experience in managing corporate environmental program to include interaction with local, state, and national regulatory authorities.

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package:

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar oreillyauto.com or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

Consistent with internal policy and applicable law, the Company electronically monitors the use of Company-provided systems, including telephone conversations and transmissions, Internet access and usage, and electronic mail and transmissions. The Company additionally employs video cameras in common internal and external areas.