EHS Manager - Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

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Position Overview

Shaw is searching for an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to develop, manage, and provide oversight for all Environmental and Safety programs at Shaw’s fiber manufacturing plant located in Bainbridge, GA. The EHS Manager will ensure that the facilities comply with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, Shaw policies, procedures and best practices.  

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement all plant specific EHS elements that relate to the Shaw Management System (SMS) within the facility. Lead system audits to monitor conformance to requirements and to drive continuous improvement. 

• Serve as the site ambassador for the 6 Principles of Safety ((Step Back, Find it, Fix it, Follow up, Roles and Responsibilities of Safety, and Continuous Improvement)

• Develop, manage and own all SAFE system and safety compliance related elements (OSHA) that are applicable to the facility. Create safety programs for the facility that are consistent with corporate programs and systems. Ensure that all associate training is provided and documented to meet SAFE, SMS, and OSHA requirements. 

• Serve as the liaison between facility management and Corporate Risk Management to ensure effective EHS programs are in place and that all necessary training is being conducted. 

• Serve as the site expert on Incident Investigations related to associate injuries, near misses, chemical  incidents, property damage, etc.  

• Provide analysis of all data related to EHS performance at the facility. This includes analysis of injury trends, first aids, near miss incidents, environmental permits (air, water), etc. Develop metrics to track and report to plant management. 

• Become a proficient user of SHAW’s Injury/Incident EHS reporting system. Train facility personnel as needed to enter incident data. Monitor as necessary to ensure CAPAs are completed and all data has been entered. 

• Serve as site administrator for the Safetec SDS system. Ensure that facility SDS’s are updated in the system. Champion the site chemical approval process within the system. Ensure that all new chemicals introduced are approved through the EHS office prior to introduction in the work environment. 

• Conduct routine EHS and system audits to ensure compliance and support continuous improvement.  Report any concerns to appropriate facility and corporate resources. 

• Develop and implement applicable programs as outlined by the Shaw Environmental Handbook as well as other environmental regulatory programs applicable to the facilities. 

• Manage and track wastes associated with facility operations. Ensure wastes are classified per RCRA and other solid wastes requirements. Monitor generation rates and generator status. 

• Develop and manage the new hire training program. 

Required Competencies 

• Drive Results 

• Facilitate Change 

• Build Trusting Relationships 

• Coach and Support 

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma/GED and previous EHS experience 

• Must possess excellent presentation and communication skills. 

• Must be capable of successfully managing multiple projects. 

Preferred: 

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• 2+ years experience in EHS management 

Work Shift

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.