DHD Consulting

DHD Consulting; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

DHD Consulting is seeking an EHS Manager to lead occupational safety and environmental compliance at a high-volume bakery facility in Gainesville, GA. You will drive safety culture, manage OSHA compliance, and ensure Georgia EPD adherence.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing EHS, expertise in safety programs, and strong training delivery. Collaboration with multiple departments and incident investigations are core elements of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in EHS roles within manufacturing (preferably food).
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry Standards.
• Proficient in EHS software tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage safety programs compliant with OSHA and state/local regulations.
• Lead hazard identification, JHA, and risk assessments.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, incident investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate environmental compliance with Georgia EPD and environmental permits.
• Deliver tailored safety training for employees and contractors; orient new hires.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Safety training

Safety program development

Incident investigation

Hazard analysis

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

EHS software tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive EHS Manager to lead all aspects of occupational safety and environmental compliance at our high-volume bakery manufacturing facility located in Gainesville, Georgia. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, Georgia EPD, and corporate safety/environmental policies while driving a strong safety culture across the organization.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage safety programs in compliance with OSHA standards and state/local safety regulations.
• Lead workplace hazard identification, job hazard analysis (JHA), and risk assessments.
• Conduct and oversee safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage core safety programs including:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Machine guarding
  • Confined spaces Entry
  • Ergonomics & Repetitive Motion Prevention
  • Fall Protection and Ladder Safety
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program
  • Bloodborne Pathogens & First Aid readiness
• Collaborate with other departments to embed safety into operations.
• Stay current with Federal/State OSHA regulatory changes.
• Develop and deliver effective, tailored safety training programs for all employees and contractors, including new hire orientation, refresher training, and task and equipment-specific safety instruction.
• Lead Safety committee meetings ensuring employee involvement and feedback are integrated into safety improvement.
• Assist with emergency response preparedness, including evacuation planning, fire drills, and coordination with local EMS/Fire authorities.
• Maintain documentation and reporting related to safety metrics (TRIR, DART, Lost Time), incidents, and compliance obligations.
• Track and report safety metrics, OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301), and injury rates.
• Ensure site preparedness for regulatory inspection by OSHA, Fire Marshall, or other agencies.
• Ensure adherence to Georgia EPD and local environmental regulations (air, water, waste, stormwater, hazardous materials).
• Coordinate maintaining and updating environmental permits.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs, climb ladders, or willing to use aerial lifts or scissor lifts.

Competency

• Professional Certification(s) preferred:
  • ASP (Associate Safety Professional)
  • CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)
• Bilingual (English/Korean) communication skills

Required

• Bachelors degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in EHS roles within manufacturing (preferably food or related industries)
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry Standards.
• Proven experience in injury prevention, compliance programs, and safety training.
• Proficient in EHS software tools and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Construction safety experience a plus.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Windows
• MS Office (ability to use MS Teams)