EHS Program Manager - Environmental

EHS Program Manager - Environmental; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichiha is seeking an EHS Program Manager - Environmental in Macon, GA to lead compliance efforts for the site by developing and driving environmental programs. You will ensure programs meet regulatory requirements and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires at least 3 years of EH&S program management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with HQ for regulatory filings and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in environmental health and safety program management or environmental compliance governance.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental compliance governance and regulations (e.g. Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA and EPA standards).
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with proven track record of managing multi-phase environmental projects, compliance implementations, and audit tracking.
• Ability to build alignment across multi-disciplinary teams and influence internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and oversight of environmental programs to ensure site compliance.
• Create implementation and change management plans with timelines and approvals for program changes.
• Define how compliance will be monitored and reported; address noncompliance promptly and escalate when needed.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions following audits, inspections or incidents.
• Coordinate data collection for regulatory filings and oversee preparation of filings with HQ.

Skills

EH&S program management

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

EHS Program Manager - Environmental

The EHS Program Manager for environmental will lead compliance efforts for the site by developing, driving and ensuring compliance with environmental programs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Development

• Know, research and interpret applicable regulations and permits through independent research and leveraging external resources.


• Train, inform, coach and otherwise disperse relevant environmental regulation requirements and adherence plans to plant management, supervisors and hourly personnel.


• Collaborate and solicit input with relevant partners to ensure designed programs meet the needs of the organization and requirements while also practical and adoptable throughout the site.


• Develop, review and edit required programs, processes, procedures, protocols, etc. to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and permits and tailored to organizational needs.

2. Program Implementation & Oversight

• Create implementation and change management project plans that include timelines for finalizing new or modified programs, obtaining approval and buy-in for proposed changes, communicating in advance of effective dates, and announcing effective.


• Define and establish how compliance with programs will be monitored and reported.


• Address any identified noncompliance issues by reporting timely to the appropriate lowest level.


• Escalate repeated or sensitive noncompliance or near noncompliance as needed.


• Drive investigation, tracking and oversight of root cause analysis and corrective action plans following audits, inspections, or noncompliance incidents.

3. Monitor & Report

• Ensure daily, regular and periodic inspections and audits are scheduled and performed in accordance with the required schedule.


• Coordinate the gathering and collection of data and reports needed to compile regulatory compliance filings.


• Oversee the internal or external preparation of regulatory compliance filings to ensure accuracy and compliance


• Obtain internal required review, approval and signature for regulatory compliance filings.


• Submit required regulatory compliance flings.


• Prepare answers and responses to questions and requests from Nichiha HQ.


• Proactively identify and communicate strategic EHS risks, metrics and progress to leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental 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. Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA and EPA standards).


• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge: State of Georgia Environmental regulations


• Experience: Environmental compliance work within 24 hour manufacturing operation