Sr. EHS Manager

Shaw Industries is searching for a Sr. EHS Manager to support and continually improve Plant 78’s operations regarding loss prevention, safety, and environmental initiatives to reduce injuries, incidents, and company liability. This role ensures compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and health laws and regulations. This is a full-time, onsite position in Aiken, SC.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and maintain the Shaw SAFE System and Environmental Handbook.
• Develop a thorough understanding of both the SAFE System and Environmental Handbook.
• Develop, coach, and mentor EHS Teams at Plant 78.
• Work closely with HR and Plant Nursing on case management for Workers Compensation Claims.
• Research and interpret government regulations to ensure corporate programs and procedures stay in compliance with Local, State, and Federal requirements.
• Provide final review and approval for all SAFE and Environmental Handbook Program revisions.
• Prepare required EHS permit applications for Federal, State, and Local compliance.
• Communicate with State and Federal agencies in response to inquiries, complaints, permit applications, and/or site inspections.
• Serve as an EH&S consultant to plant and operations related to government regulations, property conservation, loss control, risk mitigation, and best business practices.
• Develop agendas, plan, and organize EH&S workshops and training classes for audiences ranging from plant hourly to senior management.
• Develop and maintain the EHS Risk Based Audit criteria (FMEA). Publish a list of corporate audits during the fourth quarter each year.
• Organize, lead, and conduct comprehensive EH&S audits at the plant and prepare detailed reports with audit results.
• Participate in the Raw Material Substitution Request (RMSR) and New Chemical Review Process. Ensure facility SDS’s are updated in the system.
• Assess the necessity for Industrial Hygiene testing at the plant to determine potential employee exposures.
• Manage and track wastes associated with facility operations. Ensure wastes are classified per RCRA and other solid waste requirements. Monitor generation rates and generator status.
• Investigate and appropriately respond to employee complaints.
• Assign, lead, and/or participate in incident investigations.
• Lead the Security team, investigate, and respond to all security incidents.
• Provide appropriate site response to serious accidents, chemical spills, bomb threats, and other incidents or emergencies.
• Work on special teams or projects requiring EHS expertise and involvement.
• Present information to leadership as requested.
• Participate in environmental, safety, and ergonomic evaluations of all new equipment installations and process changes.
• Communicate and coordinate activities with insurance companies who provide coverage for Shaw.
• Develop and compile Site Contingency Plans; coordinate with IT Security.
• Collaborate with and provide EH&S expertise to other corporate functions (Corporate Engineering, Corporate Energy, CIMs, Legal, etc.).
• Assist the company with sourcing EH&S products and services.
• Review EH&S training materials and resources for potential purchase by the company.
• Participate in appropriate Quality Training, soft skills, and/or other company-related classes.
• Participate in standard Risk Management trainings and seminars.
• Abide by Corporate Safety rules and regulations and follow all safety guidelines.
• Abide by Confidentiality Agreement and Standards of Ethical Conduct Agreement.
• Deal with confidential assignments and information.
• Maintain a partnership with Columbia, SC, and Thomson, GA facilities to aid one another as needed.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in a related field.
• 3 years of experience as an EHS manager or equivalent.

Skills

• Demonstrate Strategic Influence
• Make Effective Decisions
• Coach and Develop Others
• Deliver Compelling Communication
• Demonstrates Inclusive Leadership

Schedule

• 8-hour non-rotating shift, hours fall to in punch day.
• Observed Calendar, shift starts AM.