Safety Manager

JCB North America•Pooler, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) Manager will provide leadership and support for the EHS programs at JCB North America Headquarters. The EHS Manager develops, implements, supports, and administers site safety programs ensuring the plant complies with applicable health and safety corporate initiatives, laws, regulations, and to achieve an injury-free work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Safety related field or equivalent
5-7+ years EHS related experience in general industry manufacturing environments with direct exposure to environmental and/or health and safety field
Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety
5 years’ experience in manufacturing operations
Environmental certifications
Advanced knowledge of fire protections systems
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 impacting various groups across the enterprise.
Ability to understand processes (system and non-system), troubleshoot, develop, and recommend solutions.
Enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be a self-motivated team player.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with OSHA requirements and JCB’s health and safety program requirements.
Serves as lead for specific safety programs to implement and sustain requirements and training.
Integrates continuous improvements in safety systems and helps drive employee engagement to achieve desired results.
Collaborates with JCB employees to identify and implement improvements driving overall reduction in hazards through the use of 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.
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with all levels of management, peers, and employees.
Work closely with all department managers and employees to drive, build and sustain a healthy safety culture.
Work and communicate with injured employees, medical professionals, claims staff and others to obtain the necessary information to ensure best interest of employees and the company are met.
Manage the development, implementation, and delivery of EHS related training programs, including new hire and refresher training for all employees as needed.
Serve as incident commander during fire and/or medical emergency responses.
Other duties as assigned.