Platform EHS Manager

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

The Platform EHS Manager is responsible for leading Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability programs and projects across the Watts Applied Solutions organization which is made up of 4 manufacturing operations and 1 engineering location based in the US.

You Will:

• Lead day to day EHS related operations at the Blauvelt, NY facility (home base) as well as responsibility and support for the Fort Myers, FL, Fort Worth, TX, Escondido, CA, and Centennial, CO locations,

• Plans, promotes, and organizes Company-wide training activities relative to EHS across the organization.

• Manages and is accountable for implementation and effectiveness of each site health & safety committee, and daily, weekly, and monthly reporting obligations across the platform.

• Works with the Corporate Director of EHS and platform leadership I improvements within the EHS function.

• Manages compliance reporting for EHS related programs.

• Acts as safety representative that directly coordinates with the Corporate Director of EHS to drive standardization.

• Drives safe practices in operations and facility in alignment with company expectations, policies, and compliance requirements.

• Ensures compliance with safety programs such as Lockout Tagout, fall protection, fire prevention, emergency procedures, and evacuation procedures.

• Coordinates with outside parties, vendors and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, such as OSHA, EPA, and local government bodies.

• Drives EHS root cause analysis of EHS issues and communicates with leadership as prescribed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to define a vision and strategy for the EHS function, including Sustainability.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration in a matrix environment.
• Advanced computer skills (Work, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Direct experience in managing an EHS management system.
• Experience with ISO14001 and/or ISO45001 desirable.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university is required

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.