What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health position at PPC Flex?
Job Summary
The Environmental Health and Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing EHS practices and processes in our manufacturing and warehousing operations. This role requires a hands-on approach, with administrative and management responsibilities.
This position will be based at our facility in Rome, GA, and will report to the local Plant Manager with a dotted line to the regional EHS Director.
Main Responsibilities
- Compliance and Regulatory Management
- Develop and implement programs that ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations from federal, state, and local authorities.
- EHS Leadership and Training
- Lead local Behavior Based Safety implementation efforts.
- Mentor others to support EHS initiatives and promote safe work activities.
- Develop and implement an EHS training plan to meet or exceed applicable state and federal requirements.
- Risk Management and Compliance Reporting
- Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate potential hazards.
- Oversee the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste.
- Implement waste reduction initiatives to minimize environmental impact.
- Conduct environmental and safety compliance inspections and compile/report data to state and federal agencies.
- Emergency Response and Contingency Planning
- Ensure and maintain site emergency response and contingency plans.
- Participate in and serve as the point person for all OSHA and EPA inspections, providing inspectors with appropriate documents and identifying safety measures.
- Performance Improvement and Metrics
- Develop and communicate an EHS Scorecard to drive performance improvements.
- Participate in EHS monthly meetings with site and corporate personnel as requested.
- Leadership and Representation
- Serve as the local representative on the Safety Center of Excellence (COE).
- Serve as the local representative on the Green Team.
Requirements and Qualifications
- A four-year degree in EHS Management, EHS Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or similar field.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in leading Environmental, Health and Safety within a manufacturing facility.
- Direct experience developing, implementing, and managing a Behavior Based Safety Program.
- Experience with an Environmental, Health & Safety Management system such as VelocityEHS.
- Experience leading safety committees.
- Experience developing and delivering EHS training.
- Experience with Hazardous Waste procedures, local and state regulations (Georgia experience preferred but not required).
- Experience with compliance reporting – Stormwater, emissions, RCRA.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or similar industry recognized certification preferred, but not required.
