EHS Manager

Shaw Industries is seeking a Senior EHS Manager to lead and continuously improve safety, loss prevention, and environmental performance at Plant 65. This role is responsible for driving initiatives that reduce injuries, incidents, and organizational risk, while ensuring full compliance with all applicable environmental, safety, and health laws and regulations. 

Responsibilities  

• Lead the site planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Shaw SAFE System and Environmental Handbook, maintaining expert‑level knowledge of both. 

• Research, interpret, and apply Federal, State, and Local EHS regulations to ensure ongoing compliance with corporate programs and site operations. 

• Serve as the primary site contact with regulatory agencies, responding to inquiries, complaints, inspections, and permit actions while fostering positive agency relationships. 

• Lead, mentor, and develop the site EHS organization to drive consistent execution of safety and environmental programs and support site performance goals. 

• Develop training agendas and lead EHS workshops and training sessions for audiences ranging from hourly employees to leadership. 

• Design, develop, implement, and oversee the site’s EHS training program for all personnel, ensuring training is role‑appropriate, compliant with regulatory and company requirements, and effectively integrated into daily operations. 

• Organize, lead, and conduct comprehensive site EHS audits, prepare detailed audit reports, and track corrective actions. 

• Conduct routine EHS and management system audits to support compliance and continuous improvement, escalating risks and concerns as appropriate. 

• Analyze site EHS data and performance trends to identify risk patterns, measure program effectiveness, and develop site‑specific KPIs that drive proactive risk reduction and continuous improvement. 

• Assign, lead, and/or participate in incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented.   

• Manage the site Workers’ Compensation program, including claims coordination, return‑to‑work, and injury cost control. 

• Champion the site's chemical approval process within the SDS system to ensure that all new chemicals are approved prior to introduction into the work environment.  

• Evaluate the need for Industrial Hygiene monitoring to assess potential employee exposures and recommend controls. 

• Oversee and manage all site environmental programs and permits, ensuring ongoing compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations, timely permit renewals, accurate reporting, and effective integration into daily plant operations. 

• Investigate and appropriately respond to employee EHS complaints. 

• Provide leadership and site response for serious incidents and emergencies, including chemical spills, major accidents, bomb threats, and other critical events. 

• Participate in environmental, safety, and ergonomic evaluations for new equipment installations and process changes.  

• Serve as the site EHS lead for projects supported by corporate resources, partnering cross‑functionally to ensure EHS risks are identified, mitigated, and managed throughout project execution. 

• Evaluate and recommend EHS products, services, and training resources to support site needs and compliance. 

• Participate in required Risk Management, quality, leadership, and professional development training. 

• Adhere to all Corporate Safety Rules, confidentiality requirements, and Standards of Ethical Conduct. 

Requirements:  

• Four-year degree in a related field.  

• 3 years of experience as an EHS manager or equivalent  

Required Competencies:  

• Demonstrate Strategic Influence  

• Make Effective Decisions.  

• Coach and Develop Others  

• Deliver Compelling Communication  

Shaw benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, vision insurance and Pet insurance  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Tuition reimbursement  

• Employee assistance program  

• Health savings account  

• Paid Time Off  

• Parental Leave  

• 401K and Retirement Plans  

• Product discounts for employees  

• Adoption assistance  

• Shaw Family Health Center  

• And much more. 

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