EHS Manager

EHS Manager (Environmental, Health & Safety)

Reports To: HQ EHS Manager

Job Type: Full Time Employee, Exempt

Department: HR

Location: Gainesville, GA

Summary:

The EHS Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of occupational safety and environmental compliance at a high-volume bakery manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, Georgia EPD requirements, and corporate EHS policies while driving a strong safety culture across the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop, implement, and manage safety programs in compliance with OSHA standards and state/local regulations.

• Lead workplace hazard identification, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and risk assessments.

• Conduct and oversee safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

• Manage core safety programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, confined space entry, ergonomics and repetitive motion prevention, fall protection and ladder safety, PPE program, and bloodborne pathogens/first aid readiness.

• Direct the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

• Oversee plant safety and environmental programs to ensure 100% compliance with federal, state, and corporate standards.

• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees and contractors, including new hire orientation, refresher training, and task/equipment-specific instruction.

• Lead Safety Committee meetings and ensure employee feedback is incorporated into continuous improvement.

• Support emergency preparedness activities including evacuation planning, fire drills, and coordination with local EMS and Fire authorities.

• Maintain documentation and reporting for safety metrics (TRIR, DART, Lost Time), incidents, and compliance requirements.

• Manage OSHA recordkeeping and logs (300, 300A, 301) and track injury rates.

• Ensure site readiness for regulatory inspections by OSHA, Fire Marshal, or other agencies.

• Ensure compliance with Georgia EPD and local environmental regulations related to air, water, waste, stormwater, and hazardous materials.

• Coordinate environmental permit maintenance and updates.

• Perform physical activities including lifting up to 45 lbs, climbing ladders, and using aerial or scissor lifts as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field required.

• 8-10+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing environments (food industry preferred).

• 2-3+ years of direct team management or supervisory experience in an EHS capacity.

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry Standards.

• Proven experience in injury prevention, regulatory compliance, and safety training.

• Experience with EHS software tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Construction safety experience is a plus.

• Senior Professional certifications highly preferred: CSP, CIH, or CHMM.

• ASP or OSHA 30-Hour Certification is a plus.

• Bilingual in English and Korean preferred.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Proficient in Windows operating environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and MS Teams.