EHS Manager

Shaw Contract EMEA; Thomson (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. in Thomson, GA is seeking an EHS Manager to oversee safety and environmental operations at the manufacturing facility. The role ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations while aligning with Shaw's policies and best practices.

You will lead EHS technicians, develop training, manage permits, and drive a culture of teammate safety across the plant through root-cause investigations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required.
• 3+ years EHS, Safety experience required.
• Previous leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EHS Technician and safety-focused teams.
• Develop, manage and own the SAFE system and safety compliance elements.
• Create site safety programs aligned with corporate standards and safety culture.
• Ensure associate training meets SAFE and OSHA requirements.
• Coordinate training for environmental, safety and plant development programs.
• Audit plant systems to ensure compliance and conduct safety investigations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Compliance management

Regulatory knowledge

Training & development

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditing & investigations

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated professional to oversee safety and environmental operations at our Thomson, GA manufacturing facility. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as adhering to Shaw's policies, procedures, and industry best practices.

Job Title

EHS Manager

Company Information

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more.

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

Job Description

• Responsible for supervising EHS Technician, and other safety focused teams.
• Develop, manage and own the SAFE system and safety compliance related elements that are applicable to the facility.
• Create safety programs for the facility that are consistent with corporate programs and systems. Implementation of the residential safety culture to achieve desired teammate driven safety environment.
• Ensure that all associate training is provided to meet SAFE and OSHA requirements.
• Understand and support all SAFE, SMS, TPM, Lean Six Sigma, and Environmental efforts.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of RCRA regulations to maintain Small Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator status.
• Ensure compliance with site's various environmental permits and plans including NPDES regulations, Conditional Major Operating Permit for Air Emissions, RMP, SPCC, and SWPPP.
• Submit annual reports as necessary including SARA 311/312 Tier II, and SARA 313 TRI.
• Serve as the liaison between facility management, DEHS Divisional and Corporate Risk Management personnel to ensure effective EHS programs are in place and that all necessary training is being conducted.
• Develop, implement and coordinate training system for the facility as needed, including but not limited to technical skills, environmental, safety and team development, and companywide training programs.
• Audit Plant Systems to ensure compliance.
• Conduct investigations on all safety related incidents to determine root cause.
• Coach and support plant personnel as it relates to driving safety programs and initiatives.
• Advocate for safe workplace through high level focus on sitewide associate engagement.

Competencies

• Facilitate Change
• Plan and Organize
• Demonstrate Good Judgment
• Drive Results
• Coach and Support
• Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership

Requirements

• Four-year college degree
• 3+ years EHS, Environmental, Safety, etc. experience.
• Previous leadership experience is required.

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.