What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Manager position at Heraeus Holding GmbH?
Creating foldable displays, advancing medical innovations, or giving new life to precious metals – at Heraeus, we empower our customers to stay ahead of the curve. As a family-owned global technology leader, we take pride in being the invisible force driving innovation. Whether in production, research, sales, or administration, we deliver world-class quality across key industries: Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Industrials. With a strong global presence, including a significant footprint in the United States, Heraeus employs approximately 16,400 people across 40 countries, all dedicated to shaping the future of technology and industry.
Heraeus Quartz North America, LLC. has an immediate opening for an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to join our Operations team at our Buford, GA. location. The primary responsibility of this role is to promote a sustainable EHS culture within the plant and provide necessary systems/administrative support to meet or exceed health & safety requirements. The EHS Manager will actively lead expanding and improving the effectiveness of the Health & Safety Management System for the plant.
- Budget and staff responsibility for its Site EHS Department
- Local implementation of Heraeus EHS Development Path requirements.
- Initiate ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications for the plant as directed by Plant Leadership. EHS development path fulfills the requirements of both ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Support Site Manager in ensuring compliance with all EHS laws and regulations, EHS conditions of licenses, permits and/or authorizations, as well as other EHS requirements that apply to the Site.
- The role will be owner of the Heraeus sustainability requirements to meet 50% Co2E reduction by 2030 and Project Manager for any Sustainability project.
- Key User for the Site for Intelex EHS Software and Enhesa EHS Legal Register.
- Provide expert technical support in identifying and resolving EHS issues.
- Support Site Manager in developing, reviewing and following up/ tracking on action plans for identified EHS issues as required to ensure that tasks are being completed on schedule.
- Support development, implementation and regular updates of EHS risk assessments.
- Maintain the sites training plan. Support development, implementation and regular updates of EHS trainings that require EHS expert knowledge.
- Organize, join and follow-up frequent EHS walks.
- Conduct EHS-relevant communication to governmental authorities and to insurance companies as well as reporting of EHS KPI within Intelex.
- Organize regular EHS Site Committee Meetings and annual Site Management Reviews at the Site and ensure that relevant information regarding the EHS is communicated in timely manner to the appropriate employees and site management.
- Support Site Manager in completing the annual HPS EHS Self-Assessment, every three years EHS Compliance Check and any other EHS Audits/ Assessment.
- Complete HPS EHS Assessor trainings and participate in the regional HPS EHS assessments.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of related experience in industrial manufacturing sites with some exposure to Chemicals process Safety/RMP requirements preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, safe operating practices in a business environment and EHS enforcement of procedures and policies.
- Experience in performing audits.
- The equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Must possess Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Demonstrate a high level of integrity, professionalism, and leadership ability; exhibit a high level of motivation and initiative with the ability to meet deadlines.
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Heraeus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Diversity is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
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Keywords: Environmental, Health and Safety, Sustainability
ReqID: 57800
