EHS Leader: Safety, Compliance & Crisis Champion

SWM International; Spring Valley Estates (GA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ in Athens, GA is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead site safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the engineering team. The role is based at the Athens facility and reports to the Plant Operations Manager.

You will develop EH&S plans, manage training, coordinate inspections, and oversee incident investigations while driving continuous safety improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of EHS leadership experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Able to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with safety program development and risk assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management.
• Experience coordinating training and regulatory inspections.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a prioritized EH&S plan for the plant.
• Lead safety training and employee orientation programs.
• Coordinate inspections by regulatory agencies and address deficiencies.
• Manage workers' compensation cases and incident investigations.
• Maintain OSHA logs and regulatory documentation.
• Serve as Emergency Coordinator and lead crisis response.
• Partner with maintenance and operations to improve safety performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Crisis management

Excel

Microsoft Office

Conflict resolution

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in manufacturing environment

OSHA/EPA accreditation training

Emergency response training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Mativ in Athens, GA is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead site safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the engineering team. The role is based at the Athens facility and reports to the Plant Operations Manager.

You will develop EH&S plans, manage training, coordinate inspections, and oversee incident investigations while driving continuous safety improvement across operations.