Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for an Environmental Health & Safety Manager at our Mt. Airy, NC manufacturing plant. This position will partner with Plant Operations, R&D, and leadership teams to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, implement preventative measures, investigate incidents, and deliver safety training.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of some engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions. Drives results by being a creative resource and passionate advocate for health and safety.

Your additional responsibilities as Environmental Health and Safety Manager include:

• Implement and manage health and safety policies, procedures, and programs. This includes administration of day-to-day safety programs to contractors and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local regulations, and safety standards as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Manage compliance with all air, water and waste permitting
• Conduct workplace risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety audits.
• Respond to and conduct incident investigations, including determining root causes, partnering with key players.
• Conduct safety orientation to newly hired employees and temporary staff
• Manage the Worker's Compensation Program including reporting, claims administration with adjuster and documentation to ensure compliance with State WC Statutes.
• Enforce safety rules, advise on course correction and administer disciplinary procedures.
• Monitor and report safety performance metrics, trends, and regulatory compliance.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills.
• Consult and collaborate with manufacturing and R&D Leaders in the identification and resolution of safety issues in order to reduce operational risks. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve company safety objectives and zero-incident goals.
• Oversee safety programs, including exposure monitoring for noise, chemicals, and ergonomic hazards.
• Develop and modify, as necessary, short and long-term plans for the continuous improvement of the safety program.
• Analyze facility procedures, process equipment and chemical properties to identify and proactively respond to potential hazards.
• Lead and promote employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Research and develop safety training presentations and provide related training information to department managers.
• Conduct inspections of manufacturing equipment, laboratories, and technical testing areas.
• Maintain regulatory records, permits, OSHA logs, and required documentation.
• Perform other duties as required to ensure sustainable compliance and continuous improvement in Health and Safety.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or science related field.
• At least 5 years of health and safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, chemical, or automotive environment
• Direct experience with employee safety compliance, OSHA standards, safety management systems, industrial hygiene, electrical safety, chemical management, ergonomics, and risk assessment methodologies
• Experience with incident investigation
• Functional knowledge of Federal and State Safety/Health Laws (e.g. OSHA)
• Ability to interact well with all levels of the organization and maintain strong relationships with peers and internal customers
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, oral and written
• Strong leadership, training, and problem-solving skills
• Professional certification (e.g. CSP, CIH, or CHMM) is preferred.
• Experience in managing Worker's Compensation claims is preferred.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Pay: Commensurate with relevant background, qualifications, industry experience and skills.

Other Competencies

• Analytical; Technical; Teamwork; Dependability; Initiative; Innovation; Quantity; Safety and Security; Oral Communication; Written Communication.

Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Plan

• We also have 401K, Profit Sharing and a great Benefit Package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and paid time off (Vacation and Holidays).

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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