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EHS Manager

Buford, Georgia

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Job ID 58877 Functional area Production & Manufacturing Full-time/part-time Full Time Experience level Graduate

EHS Manager

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EHS Manager
Permanent

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.


About Heraeus Covantics

We are one of the leading materials specialists in the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-quality materials such as ceramics and innovative composites. With a global team of over 2,000 employees and locations in Europe, the USA, and Asia, we specialize in manufacturing semi-finished products, complex system components, and customized solutions for the information and telecommunications industry, the production of specialty fibers for industrial and medical applications, semiconductor manufacturing, and optics.
In our company, you can expect an innovation-driven work environment, global teamwork, and the opportunity to take an active role in social and environmental responsibility. Become part of our team and shape the future with us!

Heraeus Quartz North America, LLC. has an immediate opening for an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to join our Operations team at our Buford, GA. location. The primary responsibility of this role is to promote a sustainable EHS culture within the plant and provide necessary systems/administrative support to meet or exceed health and safety requirements. The EHS Manager will actively lead expanding and improving the effectiveness of the Health and Safety Management System for the plant.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

  • Budget and staff responsibility for its Site EHS Department.
  • Local implementation of Heraeus EHS Development Path requirements.
  • Initiate ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications for the plant as directed by Plant Leadership. EHS development path fulfills the requirements of both ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
  • Support Site Manager in ensuring compliance with all EHS laws and regulations, EHS conditions of licenses, permits and/or authorizations, as well as other EHS requirements that apply to the Site.
  • The role will be owner of the Heraeus sustainability requirements to meet 50% Co2E reduction by 2030 and Project Manager for any Sustainability project.
  • Key User for the Site for Intelex EHS Software and Enhesa EHS Legal Register.
  • Provide expert technical support in identifying and resolving EHS issues.
  • Support Site Manager in developing, reviewing and following up/ tracking on action plans for identified EHS issues as required to ensure that tasks are being completed on schedule.
  • Support development, implementation and regular updates of EHS risk assessments.
  • Maintain the sites training plan. Support development, implementation and regular updates of EHS trainings that require EHS expert knowledge.
  • Organize, join and follow-up frequent EHS walks,
  • Conduct EHS-relevant communication to governmental authorities and to insurance companies as well as reporting of EHS KPI within Intelex.
  • Organize regular EHS Site Committee Meetings and annual Site Management Reviews at the Site and ensure that relevant information regarding the EHS is communicated in timely manner to the appropriate employees and site management.
  • Support Site Manager in completing the annual HPS EHS Self-Assessment, every three years EHS Compliance Check and any other EHS Audits/ Assessment.
  • Complete HPS EHS Assessor trainings and participate in the regional HPS EHS assessments.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What is required for this role:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field. 
  • A minimum of 5 years of related experience in industrial manufacturing sites with some exposure to Chemicals process Safety/RMP requirements preferred. 
  •  Strong working knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, safe operating practices in a business environment and EHS enforcement of procedures and policies.
  • Experience in performing audits.
  • The equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Must possess Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Demonstrate a high level of integrity, professionalism, and leadership ability; exhibit a high level of motivation and initiative with the ability to meet deadlines.

Curious? Apply now!

Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire. Learn more at www.e-verify.gov


Any further questions?

If you need any assistance or have questions, please contact hrdirect-americas@heraeus.com or visit our website at jobs.heraeus.com.


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