Environment, Health and Safety Manager

HTI; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a strategic EHS Program Manager to shape the environmental, health, and safety initiatives at their new facility. This role offers the chance to build comprehensive EHS programs in a heavy industrial setting, fostering a zero-incident culture and ensuring compliance with OSHA and ISO standards. You'll collaborate closely with corporate leadership while overseeing industrial hygiene programs and risk assessments. With a focus on sustainability and safety excellence, this position is perfect for a proactive leader eager to make a significant impact in a high-risk environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Disability Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in industrial hygiene and OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of EHS programs aligned with ISO standards.
• Conduct audits and implement improvements for safety excellence.

Skills

EHS Program Development

Industrial Hygiene

OSHA Compliance

Incident Investigation

EHS Audits

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

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Aurubis is a global leader in non-ferrous metals and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. With about 7,000 employees and production sites across Europe and the US, we are dedicated to sustainable practices that support megatrends such as renewable energy, digitalization, and e-mobility.

We’re seeking a strategic EHS Program Manager to join our growing team in Augusta and help shape the long-term direction of environmental, health, and safety initiatives at our new US facility. This role offers the opportunity to build comprehensive EHS programs from the ground up in a heavy industrial setting and work closely with corporate leadership to drive a zero-incident culture.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree required; candidates without a degree but with outstanding program-building experience may be considered
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience, including developing and launching safety programs in a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in industrial hygiene and OSHA compliance; ISO 14001/45001 experience highly preferred
• Experience with incident investigation, EHS audits, and compliance reporting
• Effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills with a strong team-oriented mindset
• Prior exposure to heavy industrial or processing environments such as metals, paper, or chemicals
• Willingness to work on-site in a high-risk environment involving lead exposure, molten metals, and heavy equipment
• Ability to travel to Europe (first year likely includes a visit to a European site)
• No direct reports initially, but high collaboration with safety personnel and indirect leadership responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Lead strategic development and planning of all EHS programs and systems aligned with ISO standards and corporate goals
• Serve as the upstream owner of policy, procedure, and program design, while partnering with an on-site Field EHS Manager for execution
• Develop site-specific training requirements and program frameworks; ensure consistent tracking and compliance
• Oversee and enhance industrial hygiene programs (e.g., noise assessments, lead exposure tracking, respirator fit-testing)
• Create risk assessments, conduct audits, and implement actionable improvements
• Interface with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies as needed
• Guide new initiatives related to sustainability and emergency response coordination with local organizations
• Provide strategic support to the Environmental Manager and collaborate across teams
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the site and contribute to a culture of safety excellence
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Disability insurance
• Relocation assistance available (primarily in the form of a cash package; relocation agreement required)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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