EHS Manager I

About the position

We are looking for a skilled and motivated EHS Manager to oversee safety and compliance initiatives at our Quitman, MS manufacturing facility. This role focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance, achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety and quality, and driving continuous improvement. Responsibilities include overseeing EHS programs, managing audits, delivering training, tracking chemical inventories, and conducting incident investigations with Root Cause Analysis. If you're a proactive leader with a proven track record in EHS management and a passion for safety, apply today to make a lasting impact!

Responsibilities

• Oversee EHS programs
• Manage audits
• Deliver training
• Track chemical inventories
• Conduct incident investigations with Root Cause Analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience managing EHS issues OR High School diploma or equivalent with six (6) years of experience managing EHS issues
• Displays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable
• Ability to utilize business sense and creativity to develop new ideas, approaches and solutions
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, cost analysis and budgeting, people management, and leadership guidance
• Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams, and to communicate difficult issues
• Experience in managing/handling compliance issues, permitting for all media, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping
• Experience in evaluating/interpreting OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, BOMA and BOCA standards
• Experience with Federal, State and local Worker's Compensation law
• Prior experience establishing proactive Ergonomics Program
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create basic reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

Nice-to-haves

• BS degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing multi-shift or continuous operations
• Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience, preferred
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Short-term disability
• Tuition assistance
• Product discounts