Safety & Environmental Manager

Gainesville (GA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

We are seeking a proactive EHS Manager to lead all aspects of occupational safety and environmental compliance at a high-volume bakery manufacturing facility in Gainesville, Georgia. The role drives a strong safety culture and ensures compliance with OSHA, Georgia EPD, and corporate safety policies.

The position involves managing safety programs, hazard analyses, training, and incident investigations, while coordinating with cross-functional teams and local authorities to maintain regulatory

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in EHS roles within manufacturing (preferably food-related).
Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards.
Proficiency in EHS software tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage safety programs compliant with OSHA and state/local regulations.
Lead hazard identification, JHA, and risk assessments.
Conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations with root cause analysis.
Coordinate safety training for all employees and contractors.
Maintain OSHA logs and safety metrics (TRIR, DART).
Prepare for regulatory inspections and coordinate with local authorities.
Collaborate with departments to embed safety into operations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Korean

OSHA General Industry Standards

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial engineering, or related field

Tools

EHS software tools

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive EHS Manager to lead all aspects of occupational safety and environmental compliance at our high-volume bakery manufacturing facility located in Gainesville, Georgia. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, Georgia EPD, and corporate safety/environmental policies while driving a strong safety culture across the organization.

This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage safety programs in compliance with OSHA standards and state/local safety regulations.
Lead workplace hazard identification, job hazard analysis (JHA), and risk assessments.
Conduct and oversee safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Manage core safety programs including:
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Machine guarding
- Confined spaces Entry
- Ergonomics & Repetitive Motion Prevention
- Fall Protection and Ladder Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program
- Bloodborne Pathogens & First Aid readiness
Collaborate with other departments to embed safety into operations.
Stay current with Federal/State OSHA regulatory changes.
Develop and deliver effective, tailored safety training programs for all employees and contractors, including new hire orientation, refresher training, and task and equipment-specific safety instruction.
Lead Safety committee meetings ensuring employee involvement and feedback are integrated into safety improvement.
Assist with emergency response preparedness, including evacuation planning, fire drills, and coordination with local EMS/Fire authorities.
Maintain documentation and reporting related to safety metrics (TRIR, DART, Lost Time), incidents, and compliance obligations.
Track and report safety metrics, OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301), and injury rates.
Ensure site preparedness for regulatory inspection by OSHA, Fire Marshall, or other agencies.
Ensure adherence to Georgia EPD and local environmental regulations (air, water, waste, stormwater, hazardous materials).
Coordinate maintaining and updating environmental permits.
Ability to lift up to 45 lbs, climb ladders, or willing to use aerial lifts or scissor lifts.