Purpose:The EHS Manager supports company leadership and plant personnel in implementing and managing environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance programs. The position supports the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001), including certification, audit readiness, and corrective action management. Based in Opelika, Alabama, the role supports Alabama operations and has responsibilities over Georgia plants while helping foster a proactive and empowered safety culture.
Key Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed)
:- Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, new programs or strategies, and regulatory actions on the corporation's regulatory compliance.
- Drive efforts to achieve and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification at Georgia and Alabama operations, including audit readiness, compliance audit support, mentorship, and corrective action management.
- Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations; develop and maintain required EPA, OSHA, ISO, ADEM, and GAEPD records and training programs; and communicate with regulatory agencies as required.
- Work with company leadership, facility personnel, and the company EHS team to develop and implement effective EHS strategies.
- Provide technical advice and EHS discipline knowledge to management and others, and continuously improve EHS programs, policies, practices, and processes associated with the organization's strategic and operational issues.
- Assist in developing leading indicators that drive continuous improvement in injury prevention and the EHS management system.
- Help drive Team Member engagement to create and foster a proactive, empowered safety culture.
- Manage contractor training and contractor management requirements.
- Complete assigned projects in a timely and effective manner.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Health & Safety Management, or a related field from a four-year college or university.
- 3-10 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety compliance in general industry.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 14001/45001 standards, regulations, and reporting criteria.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents, contracts, technical journals, and federal and state regulations and standards.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, managers, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Solid troubleshooting skills utilizing primary problem-solving techniques.
- Strong verbal, written, listening, persuasive, and influential communication skills.
- Leadership skills, including a positive "can do" attitude, change management, decisiveness, and the ability to motivate, influence, and foster loyalty.
- People and team development skills, including training and coaching, as well as interpersonal, relationship-building, teamwork, conflict-resolution, counseling, and consultation skills.
Legal Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal labor law requirements.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes, supervises EHS Team Members.
Working Conditions:- Frequently works in office, manufacturing floor, warehouse, and foundry settings; occasional driving is required.
- Frequent exposure to noise and moving machinery; occasional exposure to dust and chemicals.
- Occasional walking on slippery or uneven surfaces or in areas of material handling.
- Frequent use of required PPE, including safety shoes, eye protection, and hearing protection; rare work in hot, cold, or dusty areas.
- Constant use of computers and office equipment.
- Rare weekend work is required; occasional travel is required.
- Occasional work in spill-response areas, hot-work areas, and other safety-regulated areas.
Physical Requirements:- Frequent standing, walking, and sitting; rare bending, kneeling, or twisting.
- Rare lifting of up to 20 lbs.
- Constant keyboarding; rare gripping or tool use.
- Constant use of vision, hearing, and speech; rare use of the sense of smell.
Remote Work: At Manager's discretion and according to company policy.
Compensation and Benefits: Competitive Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and other supplemental benefits, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
