EHS Manager

Buckeye Fire Equipment Company; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Fire Equipment Company is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager at our Corporate Office in Kings Mountain, NC. You will lead the site EHS programs, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and drive safety culture across the facility.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 4 years in environmental health and safety, with preference for professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in the environmental industry.
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager or Certified Safety Professional designations preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, and related programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety standards.
• Identify, develop, and implement EHS Policies and Procedures.
• Record keeping, monitoring, reporting and inspections to ensure compliance with federal, state and local requirements (DOT, RCRA, OSHA, EPA).
• Review accident/incident and near-miss investigations for root cause and corrective actions.
• Chairs monthly EHS Committee meeting to address concerns.
• Provide training (Hazard Communication, PPE, HazMat Awareness, Monthly Safety).
• Implement and maintain emergency response plans for facility (Contingency Plan, Slug/Spill, Toxics plan).
• Manage disposal of facility waste; ensure hazardous waste generator compliance.
• Promote safety awareness throughout facility to minimize accidents and injuries.
• Ensure wastewater Industrial User Permit compliance.
• Implement and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) system.

Skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office

Good judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Office - Kings Mountain, NC 28086

This position manages the environmental, health, and safety programs for the facility. Responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures. Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of all applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety standards.
• Identify, develop, and implement Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies and Procedures
• Requires extensive record keeping, monitoring, report preparation, and inspections to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to DOT, RCRA, OSHA, and EPA
• Review all accident/incident and near-miss investigations for accuracy, including a description of the incident, the identification of root cause, and thorough corrective actions
• Chairs monthly EHS Committee meeting to identify and address environmental and safety concerns
• Provide training (Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, HazMat Awareness, Monthly Safety Awareness Training)
• Implement and maintain emergency response plans for facility (Contingency Plan, Slug/Spill Control Plan, Toxic Organic Management Plan)
• Manage the disposal of the facilities waste, ensuring compliance with all necessary requirements of a Hazardous Waste Generator
• Promote active safety awareness throughout facility to help minimize accidents and injuries
• Help ensure compliance of wastewater Industrial User Permit
• Implement and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) system for the facility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, or related field
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in the environmental industry
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager or Certified Safety Professional designations preferred
• Must be able to walk, stand, climb stairs and work in a manufacturing setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, and all related computer programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The nature of this position demands good judgment and solid decision-making skills

Buckeye Fire Equipment provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.