Environmental Health and Safety Manager

JOB SUMMARY

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Own and review training content and material development for standardization across and with multiple facilities. Perform safety audits, site inspections, training and records audits and OSHA compliance.
• Reviews and completes OSHA required reporting of injuries; leads process of OSHA response inquiries and/or investigations.
• Use investigation material and strong presentation skills to influence the adoption of changes to operational processes, safety enhancements, and other corrective actions with facility leadership.
• Review trends in incident data and drive policy, procedure and program changes with COE and leadership.
• Advise functional areas regarding safety protocols and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Conduct regular training to facility staff where required.
• Respond to escalated emergency situations involving employee injury and property damage incidents; prepares reports of findings and submits recommendations.
• Develop cost-effective approaches to achieve EHS compliance within budget; approve budgetary asks of site staff
• Assist project team members with all safety concerns from the field.
• Participate in the development and implementation of corporate-wide safety programs such as Hazardous Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Fire Prevention and other OSHA safety compliance programs.
• Foster a learning culture through near-miss reporting, safety observations, incident investigations and other learning forums both with site staff and internal EHS teams.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and other employee engagement initiatives
• Collaborate with the broader administrative team to support various office functions and contribute to a positive and efficient work environment.
• Execute any additional duties and responsibilities as directed by leadership to contribute to the efficient operation of the department and the overall success of the organization.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5-9 years previous experience in comprehensive workplace safety and compliance programs
• Solid knowledge of state and local statutes and ordinances on fire safety and prevention, respiratory protection, hazardous chemicals, building, electrical, noise pollution and the environment
• Knowledge of 29 CFR 1910 preferred
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, and Excel)
• Strong presentation and persuasiveness skills
• Extremely detail oriented
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Adaptability and efficiency suitable to a fast-paced environment
• Travel when required
• Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust.
• Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level.

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey. Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEED initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all in cannabis. At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.