EHS Specialist - Huntingdon, TN

Granges Americas•Huntingdon, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Gränges is a global leader in the rolling and recycling of aluminum, with a proud heritage of over 125 years located around the world. We are an aluminum company dedicated to creating lighter, smarter, and more sustainable aluminum products and solutions for the future. Our 3,500 employees across three continents are the foundation of our success. We are a global company with a local presence, fostering a culture where every employee's contribution is valued. Our core values—Committed, Action Oriented, and Sustainable—guide our work and define our company culture. We believe in empowering our people, trusting them to take responsibility, and fostering an open and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives lead to new ideas and solutions. Our materials are used in essential applications, including heat exchangers for cars, buildings and aerospace to specialty packaging, HVAC and many other niche markets. Our dedication to a sustainable future is not just a goal; it's a fundamental part of our mission, and we are looking for passionate individuals to help us build a better future together. Do you like working in a fast-paced environment, where time flies by? Do enjoy being part of a team? Do you take pride in producing quality work? This employee is responsible for ensuring EHS compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. Provide strategic leadership and work with management to identify EHS issues, recommendations, and opportunities to foster continuous improvement of our EHS performance. Lead and provide expert hands-on technical involvement on issues, programs, and processes to ensure compliance with EHS standards, policies, and interpretation of Federal, State, and local regulations. Evaluate and engage in projects that will reduce overall risk and assist in implementation of improvements. Facilitate accident investigations, by ensuring all accident/incidents and serious near misses are fully investigated and produced detailed reports with identified root causes and measures required to mitigate or control the hazards. Manage workers compensations for site; includes handling confidential information with great sensitivity. Conduct and document EHS new hire orientation and annual training for employees. Perform compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Maintain required records, logs and inspections documentation associated with EHS compliance. Prepare and submit required reports including but not limited to OSHA, SARA, and TIER II reporting. Organize, and facilitate monthly employee safety committee meetings. Facilitator for site Emergency Response Operations Team. Manage interactions and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, outside support teams, consulting groups, and regulatory agencies. Participate in management staff meetings and other relevant in-house and outside meetings and seminars. Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects with various deadlines and objectives. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety or a related discipline (years of experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements)
3 - 5 years of Safety experience in manufacturing
Obtain OSHA 511 General Industry & 501 OSHA Outreach Trainer within six months of accepting the position.
Must be hands on and able to work closely with all employees
Must be self-motivated and able to work flexible hours
Demonstrated proficiency in software applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to understand and apply relevant EHS standards and regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in explaining technical and/or regulatory issues and concerns to a varied audience
Travel as necessary less than 10%

Nice To Haves

Experience and technical expertise in Environmental Compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and work with management to identify EHS issues, recommendations, and opportunities to foster continuous improvement of our EHS performance.
Lead and provide expert hands-on technical involvement on issues, programs, and processes to ensure compliance with EHS standards, policies, and interpretation of Federal, State, and local regulations.
Evaluate and engage in projects that will reduce overall risk and assist in implementation of improvements.
Facilitate accident investigations, by ensuring all accident/incidents and serious near misses are fully investigated and produced detailed reports with identified root causes and measures required to mitigate or control the hazards.
Manage workers compensations for site; includes handling confidential information with great sensitivity.
Conduct and document EHS new hire orientation and annual training for employees.
Perform compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain required records, logs and inspections documentation associated with EHS compliance.
Prepare and submit required reports including but not limited to OSHA, SARA, and TIER II reporting.
Organize, and facilitate monthly employee safety committee meetings.
Facilitator for site Emergency Response Operations Team.
Manage interactions and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, outside support teams, consulting groups, and regulatory agencies.
Participate in management staff meetings and other relevant in-house and outside meetings and seminars.
Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects with various deadlines and objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Spending Accounts, and Supplemental Health
Company-paid disability and life insurance plus additional coverage options
24/7 Teladoc Access for urgent care and mental-health visits plus free diabetes coaching, musculoskeletal advice, and nutrition counseling
Employee assistance program
401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match
Free 1-on-1 financial advice sessions with CAPTRUST advisors
Company-provided uniforms and PPE for production positions
Paid technical training and safety certifications
Service Awards to celebrate every 5th Company anniversary
Paid time off including company holidays and vacation (increases with seniority)
Company-hosted employee and family events like cookouts, volunteer days, and holiday celebrations
College scholarships for children of employees (earn $1,000-$2,500 annually)
$20,000 infertility coverage (if enrolled in a company medical plan)