We are Techmer PM - the world's foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we've worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions.
We are currently seeking a Bilingual EHS Manager or for our Dalton, Georgia facility. Benefits include:
- Eligible for medical benefits on your first day!
- High deductible health plan offering that includes up to $1,000 towards your Health Savings Account (HSA) per year.
- Free Teledoc membership included when you enroll in medical benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program which includes 5 free counseling sessions per year and access to free legal guidance
- 401(k) with 6% company match. You are 100% vested from Day 1 of contribution
- Free investment consultative services for your 401(k) plan.
- Company paid disability and life insurance
- 10 vacation days per year (pro-rated your first year)
- 10 company-paid holidays
- 2 weeks of parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement with up to a $20,000 lifetime maximum
- Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities.
Salary Range:$80,000-$110,000
Key Responsibilities:- As a member of the plant leadership team, develop short-, medium-, and long-term strategy for health and safety at the plants
- Develops, maintains, and implements written Corporate EHS Programs including policies and procedures, EHS initiatives meeting all applicable state and local regulatory requirements
- Audits company facilities to ensure compliance with Corporate EHS directives, local and state regulatory mandates, and required training initiatives
- Monitors and manages worker's compensation for the plant in coordination with the corporate EHS group, as well as injury management
- Gathers data to analyze incident and injury trends and makes recommendations and action plans to address and improve those results
- Develops and/or deploys EHS training at the site and manages all training records and completion tracking
- Chair monthly site safety committee meetings and issues meeting minutes to site leadership along with action items and responsibilities for completion
- Oversees all required environmental reporting for the site related to air, waste, wastewater, and stormwater as well as EPCRA reporting
- Represents the site for any regulatory inspections and environmental inspections
- Maintains all environmental permits for the site including reporting and permit renewal
- Tracks and reports on sustainability metrics for the two sites
- Drives and maintains EHS metrics for the two sites
- Leads incident investigations to arrive at root-cause and corrective action development
- 5S Implementation including training as needed, auditing, and championing for 5S tools and processes
- Evaluates and makes recommendations for site safety equipment and improvements to reduce ergonomic injuries
- Participates in EHS Gemba and Kaizens with plant leadership
- Drive safety in the laboratories through implementation of best practices
- Develop, maintain, and improve plant emergency response plan including annual drills
Qualification Requirements:- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or relevant area of study (master's degree is a plus)
- Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHMM, CIH preferred but not required
- 5+ years working as an EHS professional in a manufacturing or chemical environment
- Computer skills including the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
- Knowledge and skills using EHS reporting software
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations required
- Knowledge and experience managing a behavioral based safety program
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Leads by example with a high level of honor and ethics
- This position is not remote, and will require being in the plant every day
- Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.
