Onsite EHS Leader: Safety, Compliance & Risk

Shaw Contract EMEA; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries in Aiken, SC is seeking a Sr. EHS Manager to lead loss prevention, safety and environmental initiatives across Plant 78, ensuring regulatory compliance and reduced injuries.

This onsite, full-time role requires developing the Shaw SAFE System, mentoring EHS teams, coordinating with HR and nursing, and leading audits and training.

You will interface with regulators, colleagues, and internal partners to drive risk mitigation and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a related field.
• 3 years of experience as an EHS manager or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and maintain the Shaw SAFE System and Environmental Handbook.
• Develop, coach and mentor EHS Teams Plant 78.
• Work closely with HR and Plant Nursing where applicable on case management for Workers Compensation Claims.
• Research and interpret government regulations to ensure corporate programs and procedures stay in compliance with Local, State and Federal requirements.
• Provide final review and approval for all SAFE and Environmental Handbook Program revisions.
• Prepare required EHS permit applications for Federal, State and Local compliance.
• Communicate with State and Federal agencies in response to inquiries, complaints, permit applications, and/or site inspections. Foster and develop relationships.
• Serve as an EH&S consultant to plant and operations related to government regulations, property conservation, loss control, risk mitigation, and best business practices.
• Develop the agendas, plan, organize EH&S workshops and training classes of varying sizes with a target audience ranging from plant hourly to senior management.
• Develop and maintain the EHS Risk Based Audit criteria (FMEA). Publish list of corporate audits during fourth quarter each year.
• Organize, lead, and conduct comprehensive EH&S audits at plant and prepare detailed reports with audit results.
• Participate in the Raw Material Substitution Request (RMSR) and New Chemical Review Process. Ensure that facility SDS’s are updated in the system.
• Assess the necessity for Industrial Hygiene testing at plant as needed to determine potential employee exposures.
• Manage and track wastes associated with facility operations. Ensure wastes are classified per RCRA and other solid wastes requirements.
• Investigate and appropriately respond to employee complaints.
• Assign, lead and/or participate in incident investigations.
• Lead the Security team, investigate and respond to all security incidents.
• Provide appropriate site response to serious accidents, chemical spills, bomb threats, and other incidents or emergencies.
• Special Assignments
• Work on special teams or projects that require EHS expertise and involvement
• Presents information to leadership as requested
• Participate in environmental, safety and ergonomic evaluations of all new equipment installations and process changes.

Skills

Strategic Influence

Decision Making

Coaching & Development

Communication

Inclusive Leadership

Education

Four-year degree in a related field

Job description

Shaw Industries in Aiken, SC is seeking a Sr. EHS Manager to lead loss prevention, safety and environmental initiatives across Plant 78, ensuring regulatory compliance and reduced injuries.

This onsite, full-time role requires developing the Shaw SAFE System, mentoring EHS teams, coordinating with HR and nursing, and leading audits and training.

You will interface with regulators, colleagues, and internal partners to drive risk mitigation and incident investigations.