EHS Leader

This position is responsible for providing technical safety, health, and environmental compliance support to the Mill. Additional responsibilities include:

• Developing safety and health programs and objectives
• Developing and coordinating safety training programs
• Monitoring safety and health regulations
• Monitoring permit requirements and preparing necessary compliance reports
• Providing technical support to plant personnel to ensure compliance with Federal and State safety, health, and environmental regulations

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide technical safety, health, and environmental compliance support to Mill personnel.
• Prepares written safety and health programs and policies.
• Identifies Mill safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs.
• Participates in process reviews (e.g., hazard analyses, Operator Training, ZES/Lockout, New Hire Orientation, etc.)
• Identifies opportunities and supports implementation of engineering controls to minimize/eliminate safety, health, and environmental hazards.
• Evaluates Safety Systems perpetually to ensure systems remain current and thorough.
• Supports plant leadership, acting as a training resource and providing feedback for improvement.
• Conducting general EHS observations including guarding audits, At-Risk observations, and Electrical Safety inspections.
• Manage Safety and Environmental recordkeeping and reporting.
• Builds, develops, and continually improves Mill Safety Systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 5 years of experience, preferably in a wood products manufacturing environment
• An associate’s or BS degree in industrial safety and compliance or environmental compliance is desired

Additional Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Federal (OSHA, EPA, etc.) recordkeeping and reporting requirements
• Familiarity with State of Georgia (Workers Compensation, EPD, DNR, etc.) recordkeeping and reporting requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent with computer and office software (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Servant leader, customer-focused, results driven, with continuous improvement mentality