EHS Manager — Safety, Compliance & ISO 14001

YKK AP America Inc.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Training & advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

YKK AP America Inc. in Macon, GA is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety professional to lead the site safety and environmental programs, ensuring a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

You will develop and implement policies, oversee air emissions, stormwater, hazardous waste programs, and foster a strong safety culture through training, audits, and incident investigations, with reporting to YKK AP Japan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Applications.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements policies, programs, training, procedures, and work instructions for safety, environmental compliance, and ISO 14001 standards to ensure conformity with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee regulatory compliance for air emissions, stormwater, hazardous waste, and chemical management in accordance with local/state/federal laws.
• Report plant safety and environmental performance to YKK AP Japan. Standing member of YKK AP Environmental Compliance Committee.
• Represents division in community or industry safety groups, environmental programs, and during regulatory inspections.
• Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in workplace safety practices, fire prevention, hazardous materials handling, and compliance with environmental policies.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing safety culture through employee engagement, near-miss reporting, and proactive hazard identification.
• Inspects facility to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventive measures, and follows up to ensure implementation.
• Leads investigations of accidents and injuries, ensures development and follow-up of corrective action plans, and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for hearings, lawsuits, and insurance cases.
• Waste stream control and oversight, reporting monthly.
• Manage Recycle Program for raw materials and manufacturing processes.
• Maintains safety documentation, prepares, and submits required reports to regulatory agencies.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

ISO 14001

Accident investigation

Waste management

Education

Bachelor's degree in EH&S / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

YKK AP America Inc. in Macon, GA is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety professional to lead the site safety and environmental programs, ensuring a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

You will develop and implement policies, oversee air emissions, stormwater, hazardous waste programs, and foster a strong safety culture through training, audits, and incident investigations, with reporting to YKK AP Japan.