Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job description:

Company Overview: Family-owned market leader producing joint compounds and related products for the building industry. Located in Tucker, GA for more than 40 years and now with a second production facility in Anderson, SC, success requires punctuality, consistent attendance, enthusiasm, ability to focus, proper and timely communication with supervisors and teammates. This role will be based at the Tucker, GA manufacturing facility.

Role Summary:

The Environmental Health and Safety Manager is responsible for leading and managing all workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and environmental compliance efforts under the Guidance of the HR & Safety Director and collaboration with the Anderson HR & Safety Manager. This role ensures a safe and healthy work environment for employees while maintaining full compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations, including wastewater discharge and stormwater runoff requirements.

Role Requirements:

Primary Goals:

• Prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and environmental incidents
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, state environmental agencies, and local regulations
• Manage and maintain compliant wastewater and stormwater monitoring programs
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, communication, and accountability

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & OSHA Compliance

• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
• Track, maintain, and report OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301) and other required documentation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for OSHA inspections and regulatory inquiries
• Ensure compliance with programs including, but not limited to:
• Heat Illness Prevention
• Silica Exposure Control
• Lockout/Tagout
• Hazard Communication (SDS management)
• Confined Space
• Machine Guarding
• PPE assessment and enforcement

Environmental Compliance (EPA & State Regulations)

• Manage all environmental compliance programs for the facility, ensuring adherence to EPA, state, and county environmental regulations
• Oversee wastewater monitoring, sampling, and analysis to maintain permit compliance
• Manage stormwater runoff compliance, including:
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) development and maintenance
• Visual inspections and sampling
• Coordination with third-party testing laboratories
• Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
• Maintain environmental permits and coordinate renewals, reporting, and inspections
• Respond to and document environmental incidents, spills, and corrective actions

Training & Safety Culture

• Take part in development of safety meeting content. Deliver Content during weekly safety meetings and compliance refreshers
• Work with leadership and supervisors to reinforce accountability for safety performance
• Promote employee engagement and development of safety culture
• Promote safety programs and reporting of hazards and near misses

Audits, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct internal audits and support third-party or regulatory audits
• Track safety and environmental KPIs and prepare reports for management
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to safety and environmental performance

Leadership & Collaboration

• Support the development of corrective action plans and follow-up implementation
• Stay current on changes in OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations affecting manufacturing operations

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance