EHS Leader for Manufacturing Excellence

Koch; Michigan; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Albion, MI is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to lead the EHS program at the Albion sheets facility. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will partner with frontline leadership to develop and mentor the production team on environmental, health, and safety practices.

You will implement EHS programs, manage permits, drive risk reduction, and lead training, change management, and safety committees to advance safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or significant experience in an EHS leadership role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience with OSHA regulations, compliance standards, and conducting training.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and performing root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide transformational leadership and direction to achieve the EHS vision through management commitment and employee ownership.
• Prepare and manage environmental permits and EHS reports, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Foster an environment where employees understand and exercise their decision rights regarding EHS, leading to increased ownership and accountability.
• Develop and lead risk assessment methods and systems for anticipating, identifying, and evaluating hazards.
• Ensure an effective change management process is in place to adapt to evolving EHS standards and practices.
• Partner with facility leadership to develop EHS objectives, targets, and strategies. Establish and maintain a safety committee to prioritize and mitigate risks effectively.
• Ensure the development, improvement, and implementation of training systems to meet plant needs. Conduct routine management reviews to adjust plans as necessary.
• Foster an EHS environment of collaboration and active participation with all employees, external stakeholders, and regulatory entities.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation

Engineering/Environmental Science related degree

Job description

Georgia-Pacific in Albion, MI is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager to lead the EHS program at the Albion sheets facility. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will partner with frontline leadership to develop and mentor the production team on environmental, health, and safety practices.

You will implement EHS programs, manage permits, drive risk reduction, and lead training, change management, and safety committees to advance safety and regulatory compliance.