EHS Manager

Shaw Industries•Port Wentworth, GA

20h

About The Position

Shaw Industries is seeking a proactive EHS Manager to lead safety and environmental programs for our Savannah distribution site. This role is key to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high‑performing operation—driving continuous improvement, supporting leadership, and strengthening our safety culture. Ideal candidates bring strong communication skills, the ability to influence and coach others, and a passion for creating safe, efficient workplaces.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required and 1+ year’s experience in EHS manager
Be self-motivated and possess good organizational skills.
Display good work habits by having regular attendance and the ability to work well with others.
Must possess excellent presentation and communication skills.
Must be capable of successfully managing multiple projects.
Must be able to work in an environment where temperatures can reach 90+ degrees.
Must be able to stand and/or sit for 8 hours per day.
Must be able to receive and understand oral, written, and/or visual communication from others.
Must be able to speak to groups of individuals.
Must be able to climb ladders and stairs to inspect equipment.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement all plant specific EHS elements that relate to the Shaw Management System (SMS) within the facility.
Lead system audits to monitor conformance to requirements and to drive continuous improvement.
Develop, manage and take ownership of all SAFE system and safety compliance related elements (OSHA) that are applicable to the facility.
Create safety programs for the facility that are consistent with corporate programs and systems.
Ensure that all associate training is provided and documented to meet SAFE, SMS, and OSHA requirements.
Serve as the liaison between facility management and Corporate Risk Management to ensure effective EHS programs are in place and that all necessary training is being conducted.
Serve as the site expert on Incident Investigations related to associate injuries, near misses, chemical incidents, property damage, etc.
Assume responsibility for the completion of all action items related to the incident investigations.
Provide analysis of all data related to EHS performance at the facility. This includes analysis of injury trends, first aids, near miss incidents, environmental permits (air, water), etc.
Develop metrics to track and report to plant management.
Manage all life safety program elements to include: life safety code implementation, property insurance management, FM inspections, Fire Department visits/planning, etc.
Become a proficient user of SHAW’s Injury/Incident EHS reporting system. Train facility personnel as needed to enter incident data. Monitor as necessary to ensure CAPAs are completed and all data has been entered.
Serve as site administrator for the Safetec SDS system. Ensure that facility SDS’s are updated in the system. Champion the site chemical approval process within the system. Ensure that all new chemicals introduced are approved through the EHS office prior to introduction in the work environment.
Conduct routine EHS and system audits to ensure compliance and support continuous improvement. Report any concerns to appropriate facility and corporate resources.
Develop and implement applicable programs as outlined by the Shaw Environmental Handbook as well as other environmental regulatory programs applicable to the facilities.
Manage and track wastes associated with facility operations. Ensure wastes are classified per RCRA and other solid wastes requirements. Monitor generation rates and generator status.
Develop and manage the new hire training program.