EHS Specialist

Charter Next Generation; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a company committed to sustainability as an EHS Specialist, managing safety programs and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role involves collaboration with diverse teams, implementing strategies to reduce workplace risks, and leading safety initiatives within a supportive environment. Enjoy excellent earning potential, comprehensive benefits, and an opportunity to thrive in a stable industry focused on environmental stewardship.

Benefits

401k with 5% company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation upon day of hire

Benefits beginning on day 1

Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing EHS experience or 4+ years dedicated EHS experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing regulations and Management Systems.
• Ability to be successful when working independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and collaborate with business leaders and front-line employees.
• Develop and implement EHS strategies to mitigate operational risk.
• Conduct routine EHS observations, inspections, and audits.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Post Secondary Degree in a related field

Job description

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Maximize your potential, own your impact. We are Charter Next Generation (CNG). We are curious. We are courageous. We are competitive. We are North America’s leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty film, and flexible packaging solutions for a greener tomorrow. Join us and our 2,000+ employee-owners now as we passionately pursue sustainable solutions to create a better world.

This career opportunity is located at our CNG facility in Blythewood, SC.

What we offer - Our hardworking team deserves benefits that work for them:

Total Rewards

• Significant earning potential in year 1
• Progressive pay with skills development
• Additional earnings through employee ownership program
• Benefits day 1
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k with 5% company match at 90 days of employment
• Vacation upon day of hire
  
  

People & Culture

• Sustainability leader
• Innovative & dynamic environment
• Safety & quality driven
• Purpose-driven & Values-based
• Community partners
• Earth stewardship
  
  

As An EHS Specialist Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Manage and collaborate with a diverse group of business leaders and front-line employees
• Understand KPI’s at respective business units and provide leadership to continually improve performance
• Develop and implement EHS strategies that align with corporate objectives to reduce/mitigate operational risk
• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, monthly and YTD metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems
• Influence, drive and assist business unit in achieving designated safety metrics
• Conduct routine EHS observations, inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Identification and elimination of workplace hazards
• Identification and management of hazardous chemicals
• Development, maintenance and implementation of regulatory compliance programs
• Research and understanding of applicable Safety and Environmental regulations – provide necessary technical expertise
• Identification and abatement of potential sources of environmental pollution
• Complete all required regulatory documentation (i.e. recordkeeping, reporting, permitting, etc) in accordance with regulatory deadlines
• Training and assisting others to complete designated safety and compliance responsibilities (audits, following safety rules, required training, etc) Calendar of regulatory training (LOTO, arc flash, fire extinguisher, etc)
• Communicating (individual, group and public), coordinating or administering EHS training as needed (new hire orientation, contractor communication, any other corporate or regulatory required training)
• Responding to and investigating all reported incidents – driving closure of all corrective/preventative actions
• Manage all workplace injuries in accordance with corporate worker’s compensation claim management practices and transitional return to work program
• Perform other duties, as assigned, in support of the corporate and business unit’s EHS strategic plan.
• Comply with all Product Safety Standards, Safety Standards, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Lead monthly Plant Safety Team meetings and manage team’s projects
• Lead monthly Management Safety Team meetings to align with Plant Safety Team needs and projects
  
  

A Strong EHS Specialist Will Possess

• Completion of a Post Secondary Degree in a related field with 1+ years of manufacturing EHS experience OR
• 4+ years of dedicated manufacturing EHS experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing regulations and Management Systems. Experience with Process Safety and Risk Management programs.
• Communicates effectively with company personnel on all levels.
• Experience leading teams in the improvement of business processes and operational performance.
• Exceptional organizational skills / high consideration for detail
• Ability to be successful when working independently
• Expert in time management
  
  

Safety At CNG

Ensure that safety and health concerns are given primary consideration in all activities Follows company guidelines and actively participates in all safety processes

• Carry out job/area specific housekeeping duties and maintain a high standard of professionalism
• Look for, report, and correct any near misses/unsafe conditions or behaviors as soon as possible
• Identify needed changes and make recommendations - find a better way
  
  

Physical Work And Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Team members are required to frequently talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Are our values a match for you?

• Committed – We act with integrity and respect for one another.
• Collaborative – We are better when we work together.
• Caring – We strive to be socially conscious in all we do.
• Courageous – We take risks to achieve better outcomes.
• Curious – We encourage new thinking to reimagine what’s possible.
• Competitive – We play to win.
  
  

Want to learn more about CNG? Click here to learn from our employees! https://www.youtube.com/@charternextgeneration

If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our CNG team today!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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