As an EHS Manager, you will provide technical assistance in the development and implementation of workplace EHS programs, and help lead and maintain compliance, supporting day-to-day operations, and ensuring implementation of PPG’s EHS Management System. You will supervise EHS program deployment in an advanced manufacturing environment. Serving as the main contact for all EH&S aspects, you will support the future Loudon, TN facility located in the Knoxville metropolitan area.

Located at PPG’s Loudon plant, you will report to the USCA South Region EHS Director and drive best practices to sustain PPG’s EHS mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input into the design of and oversee the construction of the future Loudon, TN facility.

• Provide direction and guidance to site management in the development of EHS goals that drive continuous improvement.

• Dedicate time on the production floor engaging (communicating, influencing, collaborating) with employees, supervisors, and management to support a “One PPG” EHS culture.

• Coordinate the incident management program, investigate EHS incidents and support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.

• Provide technical advice on EHS regulations, ensure compliance with state, local and federal regulations; Prepare regulatory reports and develop solutions to a variety of safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental issues.

• Drive key safety initiatives including job safety analysis, site safety risk assessments, risk mitigation, and Management of Change.

• Conduct critical industrial hygiene and occupational health tasks such as air monitoring, noise monitoring, ventilation assessments, and personal protective equipment (PPE) programs.

• Lead or participate in various safety teams and committees; Conduct monthly EHS trainings; Serve on the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

• Conduct comprehensive reviews and self-audits of environmental, health, and safety programs to assure compliance PPG standards and regulatory requirements; Recommend strategies to achieve improvements in EHS key performance indicators.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Safety Sciences, Occupational Health, Environmental Management, or related discipline.

• 5 years of demonstrated experience in manufacturing or related industries.

• Professional designation as Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) would be an asset.

• Must possess a “hands on” attitude.

• Prime success factors include the ability to influence, be creative, provide unique points of view and promote a strong safety culture.

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