Safety Manager

JCB•Pooler, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) Manager provides leadership and support for EHS programs at JCB North America Headquarters. The role develops, implements, supports, and administers site safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable health and safety corporate initiatives, laws, and regulations, and to help achieve an injury-free work environment. This is a full-time, exempt, onsite position at 2000 Bamford Blvd, Pooler, Georgia 31322. The work takes place in a manufacturing/factory environment subject to noise and temperature changes. The employee must be able to work a flexible schedule, including Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an environmental or safety-related field, or equivalent.
5–7+ years of EHS-related experience in general-industry manufacturing environments, with direct exposure to environmental and/or health and safety work.
Must pass drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests conducted in accordance with applicable law.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
Detail-oriented and able to work independently.
Collaborative approach to resolving issues affecting groups across the enterprise.
Ability to understand processes, troubleshoot, develop, and recommend solutions.
Self-motivated team player who enjoys working in a dynamic environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform continuous, repetitive physical activities involving fine movements or large motions; grasp or pinch small items; reach out and up; and turn the wrist.
Ability to keep pace with current production speed and push or pull with reasonable force.
Ability to bend, stoop, climb, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
Ability to work in multiple climates, including hot and cold temperatures, and in a dusty environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety.
Five years’ experience in manufacturing operations.
Environmental certifications.
Advanced knowledge of fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and JCB health and safety program requirements.
Lead assigned safety programs to implement and sustain requirements and training.
Integrate continuous improvements in safety systems and help drive employee engagement.
Collaborate with employees to identify and implement improvements that reduce hazards, using programs such as Safe Work Observations, Hazard Recognition, and Ergonomic Evaluations.
Conduct EHS-related inspections and audits, generate reports, and communicate findings.
Provide day-to-day technical safety and health advice and consultation to employees and contractors.
Work collaboratively with all levels of management, peers, and employees.
Work with department managers and employees to build and sustain a healthy safety culture.
Communicate with injured employees, medical professionals, claims staff, and others to gather information and support the interests of employees and the company.
Manage the development, implementation, and delivery of EHS training programs, including new-hire and refresher training as needed.
Serve as incident commander during fire and/or medical emergency responses.
Perform other duties as assigned.