Environmental, Health and Safety Manager

RCM Industries • Full-time • Rutherfordton, North Carolina, United States • 12h ago

Job Details

Job Location
Rutherfordton, NC

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Job Shift
1st

Job Category
Management

Description

The EHS Manager is responsible for driving safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, security, and environmental initiatives at the manufacturing level. This includes building a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance with DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards, conducting audits, managing ISO 14001 activities, delivering training, and leading process improvement efforts. The position also involves regulatory reporting, data management, and ensuring compliance in waste management, air quality, and spill control.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
Conduct training and presentations for health, safety, environmental and accident prevention
Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker's compensation claims
Develop, update, and administer the implementation of the ISO 140001 environmental management system.
Partner with Senior leadership on the development of the EMS to assign, track, and verify EHS responsibilities and integrate them into the overall business operation.
Manage and maintain environmental compliance for CERCLA/SARA, air quality (CAA), waste (RCRA), stormwater (SWPPP), and wastewater programs (CWA).
Sponsor site safety committees and other ES&H related project teams to establish a culture of health and safety.
Perform root cause analysis, process improvement and problem-solving of environmental and safety incidents.
Conduct routine workplace safety inspections and establish measurable standards from which further recommendations (continuous improvement) can be made, with effective follow-up.
Serve as the ISO 14000 Management Representative.
Ensure legislative compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADA, Fire Codes, and serve as a liaison with area OSHA representatives.

Qualifications

Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies
Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
Exceptional problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or another related field.
Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., OSHA, NEBOSH)
Experience with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards
Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis
Demonstrated knowledge of waste management practices
5+ years of experience as an EHS Manager
Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and best practices
Passion for promoting a safe and sustainable workplace

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