Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Distribution Center - Macon, GA.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Distribution EHS Manager to oversee the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs on‑site at our distribution center Macon, GA. This role will primarily focus on safety, with a strong understanding of hazardous materials (hazmat) shipping requirements, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and the development of business cases for improvements in engineered controls and personal protective equipment (PPE).

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in EHS management within a distribution or logistics environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Safety Management

• Lead and manage EHS processes and systems, driving continual cultural improvement and proactive risk management.
• Own end‑to‑end processes for audits, conducting periodic reviews of EHS standard documents.
• Facilitate continuous compliance with company policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements as they relate to environmental health and safety.
• Demonstrate understanding of safety standards as they relate to powered industrial trucks and powered lifting equipment.

2. Incident Management

• Conduct post‑accident investigations and prepare reports identifying possible root causes and hazards.
• Develop and implement incident investigation protocols utilizing systematic root cause analysis methods.
• Respond and manage workplace accidents, accidents that lead to property damage, and other reportable incidents.
• Conduct root cause analysis in workplace accident and machinery investigations.

3. Program Development and Evaluation

• Assist in the development, evaluation, and upgrading of safety programs.
• Ensure the implementation of Job Safety Analysis throughout the warehouse to support continuous improvement through thoughtful comprehensive hazard identification and risk mitigation.
• Provide expert oversight of mandated EHS programs including hearing conservation, safety eyewear program, blood borne pathogens, machine guarding, hazard communications, powered industrial vehicles, welding, RCRA, Storm Water, SARA 313, community right‑to‑know, and personal protective equipment.

4. Training and Record Keeping

• Ensure all training and record keeping & reporting, including online reporting of EHS and workers’ compensation‑related requirements, is timely and accurate.
• Partake in new hire orientation and onboarding process to increase safety awareness for new employees.
• Manage and coordinate staff in safety, environmental, and compliance training.

5. Collaboration and Communication

• Act as a liaison with Local, State, and Federal Regulatory Agencies on matters relating to Safety and Environmental regulatory compliance and is a resource for interpretation of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations functions on proper machine guarding implementation and usage.
• Partner with Risk Management in coordinating and managing Worker’s Compensation Claims to include return to work status, accommodating work restrictions, and logging leave periods.
• Partner with Human Resources in reviewing and recommending corrective actions involving employee safety or environmental policy violations.
• Conduct and lead safety committee meetings.
• Attend weekly manager/staff meetings for the facility.

6. Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics

• Conduct industrial hygiene studies and readings to determine hazardous exposure to employees.
• Perform ergonomics studies to improve workplace design and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
• Develop white papers and business case studies with Return on Investment (ROI) for improvements in engineered controls, PPE, etc.

7. Hazardous Materials Management

• Partner and manage 3rd party contractors in EHS compliance efforts such as Haz Mat disposal, inspections, improvements, or repairs to infrastructure.
• Conduct weekly inspections of material determination area of hazardous wastes and storage, partnering with a 3rd party contractor for proper disposal.
• Coordinate and manage hazardous spill containment and response.

8. System Management and Reporting

• Administer and input data into an equipment/fleet management system.
• Show an understanding of CCTV systems in order to…