EHS assistant manager

KSB US; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KSB GIW, Inc. is seeking an ESH Assistant Manager in Grovetown, GA to lead and improve environmental, safety, and health programs across sites.

The role ensures regulatory compliance, advances sustainability, supports audits and reporting, and drives cross-functional projects to reduce injuries and improve systems. Responsibilities include managing EMS/EnMS/SMS, leading audits, data analysis, training, and document control, while fostering a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with EMS/EnMS/SMS and applicable standards.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, audits and reporting.
• Strong analytical and data-management skills and demonstrated ability to lead audits and cross-functional improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve integrated ESH management systems (EMS, EnMS, SMS).
• Analyze system performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions for management-system issues.
• Manage incident investigations and verify effective follow-up.
• Lead and support improvement projects tied to ESH systems.
• Serve as Lead Auditor for EMS/EnMS/SMS and conduct internal audits; support external audits as needed.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

ESH management systems

Data analysis

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Engineering, or related field

Job description

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB's research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.

People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.

At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference - the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

EHS Assistant Manager

KSB GIW, Inc.

Department: Environmental Health and Safety

Reports to: Director, Integrated Management

Location: Grovetown, Georgia

Shift: 1st

FLSA Status: Exempt

Overview

The ESH Assistant Manager leads and supports the development, implementation, and continual improvement of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) programs across our four KSB GIW, Inc. locations. This role ensures regulatory and management-system compliance, advances sustainability initiatives, supports audits and reporting, and leads cross‑functional projects in support of companywide goals to eliminate work‑related injuries through proactive risk elimination, robust systems, and continuous improvement. The role also fosters a proactive safety culture by engaging employees, tracking leading and lagging indicators, and implementing measurable risk‑reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

Environmental, Safety & Health Management Systems

• Maintain and improve integrated ESH management systems (EMS, EnMS, SMS)
• Analyze system performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Lead corrective and preventive actions for management-system issues
• Manage incident investigations and verify effective follow-up
• Lead and support improvement projects tied to ESH systems
• Serve as Lead Auditor for EMS/EnMS/SMS and conduct internal audits; support external audits as needed

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain environmental and compliance databases and respond to customer information requests
• Support permitting and certification activities
• Assist with corporate ESH and sustainability reporting and supplier assessments.
• Conduct compliance audits and spot checks to confirm regulatory and system adherence

Sustainability & Corporate Programs

• Lead or represent each site on corporate sustainability committees and initiatives
• Drive data analysis of sustainability and compliance metrics and recommend improvements
• Identify opportunities to innovate and enhance sustainability performance

Risk Management & Business Continuity

• Develop and maintain Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery plans
• Lead preventive assessments and risk-reduction projects across operations

Training, Documentation & Program Oversight

• Oversee ESH-related training programs and workforce competency initiatives
• Manage the Job Safety Analysis (JSA/JHA) program
• Oversee housekeeping and site condition programs
• Maintain and manage ESH documents and records in the document control system; support consistent document-control processes across systems

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Working knowledge of ESH management systems (EMS, EnMS, SMS) and applicable standards
• Experience with regulatory compliance, audits, and reporting
• Strong analytical and data-management skills and demonstrated ability to lead audits and cross‑functional improvement projects

Preferred

• Professional certifications related to ESH, auditing, or sustainability (e.g., ISO Lead Auditor, CSP)
• Experience with Title V permitting and regulatory reporting
• Experience supporting corporate sustainability efforts in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Project management and facilitation skills

Skills / Competencies

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Regulatory and system-oriented thinking
• Data-driven decision-making and performance measurement
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and lead projects and teams

Physical Requirements

• Frequently:
  • Prolonged computer use (sitting, typing, screen time) and office‑based work
  • Regular plant‑floor walkthroughs and inspections (walking, standing, climbing stairs/step ladders, bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling)
  • Wearing required PPE during site visits (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel‑toe footwear)
  • Reading and preparing technical documents; in‑person and phone communication
• Occasionally:
  • Lifting and carrying items up to 25-50 lbs (tools, samples, small equipment)
  • Entering confined spaces or working at elevated locations when required (with permits/controls)
  • Travel between sites (day trips and occasional overnight stays)
  • Periodic medical/fit‑for‑duty tasks (e.g., respirator fit testing) and responding to off‑hour incidents or drills

KSB GIW, Inc. 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, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB GIW, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

KSB Group 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, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.