EHS Specialist

EHS SPECIALIST

Reporting to the EHS Manager, the EHS Specialist will be responsible for leading environmental compliance and driving key sustainability initiatives in the manufacturing setting. As a direct report to the EHS Manager, this team member also plays a key role in contributing to Safety compliance and risk reduction. Additionally, the EHS Specialist must adhere to our guiding principles of integrity, commitment, and excellence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as primary point of contact and SME for environmental concerns; provide immediate guidance for a 24/7 manufacturing operation

Prepare and submit regulatory filings required by local, state, and federal agencies including EPA and GA EPD

Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Corporate EHS staff, contract consultants, and regulatory agencies

Ensure site maintains environmental compliance (Air, Water, Waste) including management of Title V Air, NPDES Storm Water, RCRA Waste Generation, NESHAP, and NSPS

Establish sustainable processes in conjunction with Operations

Complete internal reporting requirements in a timely manner

Manage the Wastewater Treatment function

Support the EHS Team with Safety support function; serve as back-up for EHS Manager

Attend daily site meetings to present Environmental data and request resources as needed

Establish and maintain regulatory files in accordance with corporate guidelines

Produce effective routine plant communication and training

Identify and execute Environmental and Sustainability improvement opportunities

Guide/lead/manage the responsibilities of four teammates

QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. in Environmental (or related) field

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting

Knowledge of and experience with compliance as detailed in responsibilities

Ability to work effectively within a perse manufacturing environment

Demonstrated ability to meet Key Performance Indicators and other Performance Objectives

Solid document management and recordkeeping approach with ability to leverage technology to support process improvements, accuracy, and efficiency

Demonstrated ability to work with production operations in support of compliance and improvement

Successful leadership of a small team

Proficient computer skills to support compliance reports and plant communication (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, QCS, AutoCAD, regulatory sites)

Substantial experience in managing Consultants in support of compliance

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