Environmental Health & Safety Manager

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Environmental Health & Safety Manager

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager leads the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programs at the Milliken Hickory Plant. This role provides site‑level leadership for environmental compliance, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, Responsible Care/RC 14001, emergency response and planning, loss prevention, process safety management (PSM), security, and medical programs.

The EHS Manager partners with plant leadership and front‑line teams to reduce risk and prevent injuries, incidents, and environmental releases through strong systems, effective training, and disciplined follow‑up. The role maintains knowledge of applicable regulations and ensures timely permitting, reporting, auditing, and recordkeeping. The EHS Manager also supports the site’s EHS culture through coaching, engagement, and data‑driven problem solving, and performs other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager and Milliken Corporate Safety and Environmental teams.

• Lead site EHS strategy and day‑to‑day execution; coach leaders and teams to identify hazards, reduce risk, and strengthen EHS culture.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, safety, transportation, and security regulations and internal requirements; maintain required documentation and records.
• Serve as the primary site contact for regulatory agencies and insurance carriers; manage permitting, reporting, inspections, and related follow‑up.
• Own EHS management systems, audits/inspections (including RCRA/housekeeping), action tracking, and the compliance calendar; report performance and trends using leading/lagging metrics.
• Lead incident and near‑miss investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions; verify effectiveness and drive timely closure.
• Support safe work execution through permit review/approval and participation in change reviews, design/project reviews, job hazard analyses, and other risk assessments.
• Lead and sustain Process Safety Management (PSM), including MOC, audits, PHA/HAZOP facilitation (and LOPA support as needed), and action‑item governance.
• Support industrial hygiene monitoring and exposure assessments (e.g., air/noise) and drive improvements based on results.
• Maintain alignment to Responsible Care/RC 14001 requirements and support continual improvement activities and readiness assessments.
• Develop and deliver EHS training, communications, and emergency response preparedness (plans, drills, coordination); partner with HR/leadership on injury management as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, occupational health & safety, or a related field.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing (chemical manufacturing or PSM‑covered processes strongly preferred), with demonstrated program leadership.

• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM).
• Experience facilitating PHAs (HAZOP or equivalent) and supporting LOPA/PSM programs.
• Working knowledge of process safety technical aspects (e.g., P&, emergency relief systems, suppression systems, facility siting) and recognized industry standards (ANSI, API, NFPA).
• Experience with ACC Responsible Care and/or RC 14001 systems.
• Experience developing or maintaining OSHA VPP STAR status in a PSM‑covered facility.
• Hazardous materials response knowledge (Haz Mat Technician‑level training) and confined space rescue experience.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience in an organized…