Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Location:  Palatka, FL 32177 
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (1st Shift)
Pay Rate:  USD 60.00 /hr - USD 72.00 /hr
Contract : Temp-to-hire

Position Summary:
The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager provides leadership to the EHS programs at the plant within the World Class Manufacturing framework. This hands-on leadership position ensures legislative compliance, develops and maintains Saint-Gobain safety standards, promotes a strong EH&S culture, delivers EH&S training, and implements risk identification and reduction methods through employee participation and engagement.

Core Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the EHS Manager, with dotted line reporting to the U.S. Regional Health and Safety Manager
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and mentoring to EH&S teams
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct hazards
• Perform data entry and analysis into corporate EH&S databases
• Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or diseases, including root cause analysis
• Inspect and evaluate workplace for compliance with regulations and company standards
• Promote and train behavioral EHS initiatives
• Audit against Saint-Gobain Safety Standards and ensure compliance
• Maintain all EH&S regulatory documentation and permits
• Facilitate EH&S training programs for all employees and contractors
• Lead and facilitate joint EH&S committee meetings
• Conduct risk assessments and implement actions to mitigate risks
• Develop and implement Safety Risk reduction plans
• Communicate safety warnings and evaluate potential risks
• Support project teams during equipment delivery and commissioning
• Identify and implement corrective actions for safety opportunities
• Manage 4.ORMS Safety+ software and equipment
• Support 5S systems, enforce plant rules and safety regulations
• Provide direction and support on WCB claims and return to work programs
• Maintain Industrial Hygiene standards
• Assist with capital projects and regulatory affairs as needed
• Provide training for new employees as per OSHA and company standards
• Create and validate EH&S objectives for the Plant
• Train contractors on safety and risk assessment
• EPA Title V Method 9 certification as facility
• Drive SMAT program in the Plant

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent (3–4 years’ EH&S experience required)
• Experience with compliance training and administration in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading teams preferred
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on industrial leadership style
• Self-starter and team player
• Ability to influence others without direct authority
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Flexible and open-minded

Preferred:

• Work history that includes Environmental, Health and Safety in industry

Fiscal Responsibility:

• Responsible for staying on target for the EH&S budget

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing plant environment with limited HVAC, concrete floors, exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature changes
• Long hours, weekend/holiday work as needed
• May require air and rental car travel

Physical Demands:

• Significant time on plant floor, walking, bending, twisting, gripping, stair and ladder climbing, entering confined spaces, rough terrain, occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Periods of sitting, standing, computer and phone use
• Must wear personal protective equipment as required

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