EHS Program Lead - Safety Strategy & Compliance

Nichiha USA, Inc; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichiha USA, Inc. in Macon, GA is seeking an EHS Program Manager to lead safety efforts at the site by developing and enforcing safety policies and programs.

You will develop, implement and oversee programs, train staff, and coordinate with plant leadership to ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires a bachelor’s in EHS or a related field and at least 3 years of experience in EHS program management.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental & Health Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in environmental health and safety program management or environmental compliance governance.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge for environmental compliance governance and regulations (e.g. Lock Out / Tag Out, Confined Space, etc.).
• Skill: Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with proven track record of managing multi-phase environmental projects, compliance implementations, and audit tracking.
• Ability: Demonstrated ability to build alignment across multi-disciplinary teams and influence internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Program Development and implementation for safety policies and programs.
• Train, inform and coach plant management, supervisors and hourly personnel on safety requirements.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure programs meet organizational needs and are practical site-wide.
• Develop, review and edit programs to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Define how compliance is monitored and reported; escalate noncompliance as needed.
• Drive investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions after audits or incidents.
• Coordinate data collection for required internal and external reports; oversee report preparation.
• Obtain approvals and signatures for required reports; prepare answers for questions from Nichiha HQ.
• Proactively identify EHS risks, metrics, and progress to leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Audit tracking

Education

Bachelors in EHS

Job description

Nichiha USA, Inc. in Macon, GA is seeking an EHS Program Manager to lead safety efforts at the site by developing and enforcing safety policies and programs.

You will develop, implement and oversee programs, train staff, and coordinate with plant leadership to ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires a bachelor’s in EHS or a related field and at least 3 years of experience in EHS program management.