EHS Innovation Leader: Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

New-Indy Containerboard; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Container seeks a Director of Environmental, Health and Safety to lead EHS programs across its manufacturing and warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting a culture of safety excellence.

The role develops policies, conducts risk assessments, trains staff, investigates incidents, and drives continuous improvement in safety and environmental initiatives, reporting to leadership. A Bachelor's in related field is required with CSP/CIH preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering or related field is required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CSD, ASP, or CIH preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety.
• Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.
• Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention.
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims.
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics.
• Develop and execute company-wide safety strategies, policies, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and applicable regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations.
• Lead corrective action efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees and supervisors.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Monitor safety metrics and provide regular reports to leadership.
• Oversee environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

OSHA regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering or related field

Job description

Carolina Container seeks a Director of Environmental, Health and Safety to lead EHS programs across its manufacturing and warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting a culture of safety excellence.

The role develops policies, conducts risk assessments, trains staff, investigates incidents, and drives continuous improvement in safety and environmental initiatives, reporting to leadership. A Bachelor's in related field is required with CSP/CIH preferred.