Environmental Engineer with EHS responsibilities

Our client, a manufacturing facility located near Perry, GA is recruiting for a highly experienced EHS Manager. The EHS Manager will define and implement strategic programs and processes to improve site safety performance to world class. Define and implement strategic programs and processes to manage regulatory compliance for the manufacturing site to assure compliance to applicable laws in a cost competitive manner. Safety and regulatory compliance leader for the site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and direct support to coordinate and implement EHS programs, projects and other compliance activities. Serve as the site primary EHS representative.
• Develop strategies and programs targeted at continued and substantial improvement in EHS performance, culture, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and local environmental regulations, relevant company standards, as well as local regulatory authorities. Become familiar with voluntary standards programs such as OSHA VPP, ANSI Z10 and/or ISO 14001, ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001, NFPA, etc
• Ensure timely reporting of OSHA-required metrics (Form 300, 301).
• Fulfill all Environmental testing and reporting requirements.
• Timely reporting of corporate EHS metrics and incidents.
• Interface with regulatory agencies & third parties, as needed, on compliance and enforcement

issues.

• Establish proactive EHS programs and practices such as audits, EHS committees, toolbox talks, lunch and learn, emergency drills, etc.
• Develop and establish robust training programs, promoting continued learning and education of current and new employees, visitors, contractors ensuring knowledge is transferred.
• Collaborate in the development of corporate and local practices, policies and procedures:

SOP, JSA, RCFA, CAPA; Risk Assessment, FMEA; Contractors and Suppliers; Customers

• Ensure emergency action plans are in place and manage positive relationships with local officials and responding organizations; First Aid/First responders, Fire Protection, Chemical Spills, Local Environmental Associations.
• Schedule and participate in EHS audits.
• Work with all functions to identify risk and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate in the development of corporate practices, policies and procedures.
• Emergency Response plans, Sites specific emergency preparedness, corporate notification and responsibilities plan.
• Identify health risks and establish policies, procedures and required monitoring programs, including;

o Industrial Hygiene Program

o Respiratory Protection Program

o Hearing Conservation Program

• Lead waste reduction and recycling efforts for the site on solid & hazardous waste, off grade material, and waste treatment sludge.
• Improve the efficacy of the current wastewater treatment plant to reduce effluent discharge and optimize treatment chemistries to obtain highest level of performance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a BS in Engineering or Science, Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of manufacturing / industrial experience (7 preferred in Safety and Environmental).
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to deal with crisis and emergency situations.
• EHS regulatory and technical expertise in the areas of occupational health and safety, process safety and environmental desired. Knowledge of Georgia environmental requirements would be a strong plus.
• Proven experience in implementation of EHS programs in a manufacturing environment required.
• Excellent skills related to written/verbal communication, team leadership, coaching, entrepreneurship, results orientation, strategic thinking, and influencing / persuasiveness.
• Ability to effectively interact with and influence all levels and functions within Company, elected officials and regulatory agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders / representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to implement strategic plans and tactics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel and Word).