What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Compliance Technician position at Carlex Glass Manufacturing?
EHS Compliance Technician — Nashville, TN
Picture your day: you start with a walk-through of the facility, scanning for hazards others might miss. Midday, you’re coaching a cross-functional team on emergency response drills. In the afternoon, you’re dissecting an incident report to pinpoint root causes and prevent a repeat. Before you wrap, you update safety logs and brief leadership on improvements. That’s the rhythm of impact in this role.
What You’ll Do
- Run routine safety inspections and audits to surface and mitigate potential hazards across the site.
- Design, refine, and roll out safety policies and procedures that align with local, state, and federal requirements.
- Deliver practical training and guidance on safe work practices and emergency protocols for all employees.
- Lead and document incident and accident investigations; develop corrective and preventive actions.
- Keep meticulous records and reports of all safety-related activities and metrics.
- Partner with management to champion a safety-first culture and continuous improvement mindset.
- Track new regulations, standards, and industry best practices to keep our program current.
What You Bring
- Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field; Bachelor’s preferred.
- 2 years in a safety function, ideally within industrial or manufacturing environments.
- In-depth familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety standards.
- Clear, confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Comfort working independently and collaborating within teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management software tools.
- Bonus: CSP or OHST certification.
Tools & Expertise
- Continuous improvement practices
- Workers’ compensation awareness and coordination
- EHS program administration and workplace safety
- Machine safety inspections
- Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR) tracking and improvement
- Exceptional communication
- ISO 14001 experience
- Root cause analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
This position is based in Nashville, TN and supports our onsite operations.
If you’re proactive, detail-driven, and ready to elevate safety performance, we’d love to connect.