Job Title

Sr. EHS Manager

Position Overview

The Sr. EHS Manager works to support and continually improve both Plant 78 and 8S’s operations regarding loss prevention, safety and environmental initiatives to reduce injuries, incidents and company liability. They also ensure both facilities are compliant with applicable environmental, safety and health laws and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan, organize, implement, and maintain the Shaw SAFE System and Environmental Handbook. Develop a thorough understanding of both.

Develop, coach and mentor EHS Teams at both site locations.

Research and interpret governmental regulations to ensure corporate programs and procedures stay in compliance with State and Federal requirements.

Provide final review and approval for all SAFE and Environmental Handbook Program revisions.

Prepare required EHS permit applications for Federal, State and Local compliance.

Communicate with State and Federal agencies in response to inquiries, complaints, permit applications, and/or site inspections. Foster and develop relationships.

Serve as an EH&S consultant to plants and operations as related to governmental regulations, property conservation, loss control, risk mitigation, and best business practices.

Develop the agendas, plan, organize EH&S workshops and training classes of varying sizes with a target audience ranging from plant hourly to senior management.

Develop and maintain the EHS Risk Based Audit criteria (FMEA). Publish list of corporate audits during fourth quarter each year.

Organize, lead, and conduct comprehensive EH&S audits at plants and prepare detailed reports with audit results. Report any concerns to appropriate facility and divisional resources.

Participate in the Raw Material Substitution Request (RMSR) and New Chemical Review Process. Ensure that facility SDS’s are updated in the system.

Assess the necessity for Industrial Hygiene testing at plants as needed to determine potential employee exposures.

Manage and track wastes associated with facility operations. Ensure wastes are classified per RCRA and other solid wastes requirements. Monitor generation rates and generator status.

Investigate and appropriately respond to employee complaints.

Assign, lead and/or participate in incident investigations at site locations.

Lead the Security team, investigate and respond to all security incidents.

Provide appropriate site response to serious accidents, chemical spills, bomb threats, and other incidents or emergencies.

Participate in environmental, safety and ergonomic evaluations of all new equipment installations and process changes.

Communicate and coordinate activities with insurance companies who provide coverage for Shaw.

Develop and compile Site Contingency Plans; coordinate with IT Security.

Collaborate with, and provide EH&S expertise to other corporate functions. (Corporate Engineering, Corporate Energy, CIMs, Legal, etc.)

Assist company with sourcing EH&S products and services.

Review EH&S training materials and resources for potential purchase by the company.

Participate in appropriate Quality Training, soft skills, and/or other company related classes.

Participate in standard Risk Management trainings and seminars

Must abide by Corporate Safety rules and regulations and follow all safety guidelines.

Abide by Confidentiality Agreement and Standards of Ethical Conduct Agreement.

Deal with confidential assignments and information.

Ability to travel to Shaw site in Columbia, SC as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Four year degree in a related field.

3 years of experience as an EHS manager or equivalent.

Core Leadership Imperatives

Demonstrate Strategic Influence

Make Effective Decisions

Coach and Develop Others

Deliver Compelling Communication

Demonstrates Inclusive Leadership

Special Assignments

Work on special teams or projects that require EHS expertise and involvement

Presents information to leadership as requested

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.