Environmental Health and Safety Manager

As the Environmental Health and Safety Manager at NFI Group, your primary responsibilities will include leading and managing EHS programs across the organization, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, overseeing incident management and emergency response strategies, promoting a culture of safety through effective training, and driving sustainable environmental practices within the company. Your leadership will considerably influence the health and safety standards at all facilities.

To qualify for the Environmental Health and Safety Manager position at NFI Group, candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree or certification in Occupational Safety and Health, with a CSP designation being preferred. Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety, and industrial hygiene is crucial. Proven leadership skills and expertise in EHS compliance and training development, alongside strong analytical and computer skills, will also be necessary for success in this role.

The salary range for the Environmental Health and Safety Manager position at NFI Group is between $85,000 and $95,000 annually. There is also flexibility to offer a higher salary based on the experience and demonstrated success of the right candidate. We believe in rewarding talent and ensuring our team feels valued.

NFI Group is deeply committed to supporting professional development for our team members. As an Environmental Health and Safety Manager, you will have access to on-the-job training in a continuous learning environment. In fact, in 2023, we invested over $10 million in training and development programs to help our employees reach their full potential and advance within our family of companies.

At NFI Group, you can expect a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and empowers every team member. As an Environmental Health and Safety Manager, you'll be part of a team dedicated to creating a safer, healthier work environment while leading efforts toward sustainability and electrification of mass mobility. We prioritize collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment towards achieving excellence.

In answering this question, focus on your in-depth understanding of OSHA regulations, any certifications you hold, and specific instances where you've successfully implemented compliance measures in previous roles. Highlight any audits, inspections, or improvements you've led that resulted in enhanced workplace safety.

To effectively promote a culture of safety, discuss your strategies for engaging employees through training and open communication. Provide examples of successful safety programs you've developed or facilitated, and how they've positively impacted workplace behavior and safety standards.

Outline a step-by-step approach to incident management that includes immediate response protocols, thorough investigation processes, and post-incident evaluations. Mention how you harness data to identify trends and implement preventive measures.

Discuss strategies such as conducting regular reviews of safety protocols, analyzing incident reports for patterns, and seeking employee feedback to identify areas needing improvement. Highlight any metrics you use to gauge program effectiveness.

When recalling a successful initiative, be specific about the problem you addressed, the steps you took, and the measurable outcomes. This could range from training programs to safety audits or environmental stewardship initiatives that had a significant impact.

Mention your experience with various EHS management software, reporting tools, or data analysis programs. Explain how these tools improve compliance tracking, incident reporting, and overall safety performance.

Emphasize your approach to training and communication, including onboarding processes, regular updates, and creating accessible resources for employees. Discuss how you assess employee understanding and compliance.

Discuss how you're familiar with the requirements of these standards and your involvement in achieving or maintaining certification. Touch on any specific projects that improved your organization's compliance with these ISO standards.

Demonstrate your ability to remain calm and facilitate a constructive dialogue. Discuss how you engage employees, address concerns, and reinforce the importance of safety regulations by grounding discussions in data and policies.

In your response, detail the steps you take when performing job hazard analyses, including identifying potential hazards, assessing risks, and developing necessary controls. Provide examples of how you've employed this process effectively.