Manufacturing EHS Specialist: Safety, Compliance & Training

Standard Iron & Metal Co.; Thomson (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Quarterly Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Cross-Training and Skill Development

Stable Employment

Safety-Focused, Team-Oriented Culture

Job summary

Standard Iron & Metal Co. seeks an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist for our Thomson, GA plant.

This role leads environmental, health, and safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting a culture of safety across the facility. The ideal candidate has OSHA/HazMat knowledge, a background in manufacturing safety, and experience with Workers’ Compensation, incident investigations, and training delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; metal fabrication and welding experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and HazMat/Right-to-Know regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Workers’ Compensation and workplace injury management preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct investigations, inspections, training, and safety presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with Operations, HR, and management.
• Ability to work flexible hours to support 2nd shift and weekend employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain plant safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, risk assessments, and follow-up corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage the Workers’ Compensation program, including injury reporting, claim coordination, employee follow-up, and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate and conduct new hire safety training, plant safety orientations, and ongoing employee safety training.
• Maintain accurate safety training records within the company’s safety management system.
• Lead monthly safety training and support Safety 24/7 initiatives.
• Facilitate Plant Safety Committee meetings and participate in monthly EHS Steering Meetings.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and lead or support regulatory inspections and compliance visits.
• Lead DVM Safety Meetings and support emergency preparedness activities and evacuation drills.
• Manage PPE supplies and coordinate with the PPE vending provider.
• Monitor safety metrics, incident rates, near misses, and other KPIs to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage the company Safety Incentive Program and review employee eligibility.
• Oversee environmental compliance, permits, and required regulatory reporting.
• Manage environmental requirements including hazardous waste, air quality, SARA Tier II, EPCRA, stormwater, and wastewater compliance.
• Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for new products and evaluate potential environmental and safety impacts.
• Conduct bi-monthly environmental compliance inspections and provide reports to Plant Management and the COO.
• Promote Standard Iron’s Core Values and a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety regulations

OSHA knowledge

HazMat regulations

Incident investigation

Workers' Comp

Training delivery

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in OSH or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Standard Iron & Metal Co. seeks an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist for our Thomson, GA plant.

This role leads environmental, health, and safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting a culture of safety across the facility. The ideal candidate has OSHA/HazMat knowledge, a background in manufacturing safety, and experience with Workers’ Compensation, incident investigations, and training delivery.