Environmental, Health Safety; EHS) Manager

Aertssen Logistics USA Inc.

Location:

Rincon, GA
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt | 100% Onsite
Pay Range: $80,000–$95,000 per year
Warehouse

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM ET
Travel:
Up to 50% domestic travel

At Aertssen Logistics USA Inc., we’re helping shape the future of heavy machinery logistics through innovative solutions focused on efficiency and reliability. Based in the Southeast logistics hub, we specialize in the transportation, handling, final assembly, and management of construction, agricultural, and aerial‑lift equipment.

If you’re looking to build a career in heavy machinery logistics in the Savannah area, join our team of experts and bring your passion and ambition to complex logistics projects.

Aertssen Logistics is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to develop, implement, and maintain programs and policies that support a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. This role will promote a culture of safety, compliance, collaboration, and continuous improvement across operations while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company standards.

The ideal candidate brings experience in behavioral safety, OSHA compliance, and safety engineering controls; builds trust across teams; and takes ownership of improvement programs from planning through completion.

• Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies, procedures, training programs, and PPE requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments; identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analyses, and track corrective measures through completion.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, safety drills, and first‑aid readiness.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulations.
• Stop operations or activities that could harm employees or equipment.
• Own the facility Emergency Response Plan, including tabletop exercises and tests.
• Conduct weekly safety walks with Operational Team Leads, document findings, and drive improvements through completion.
• Initiate safety awareness programs in close collaboration with headquarters in Europe.

• Monitor environmental aspects of operations and ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
• Maintain records related to hazardous waste discharge and employee exposure.
• Collaborate with sustainability teams to advance environmental goals.

• Prepare and deliver training on workplace safety, emergency procedures, and environmental awareness.
• Conduct employee stand‑up meetings and safety introductions for new hires.
• Promote employee engagement through safety campaigns, meetings, and recognition programs.
• Lead safety induction for contractors.

• Advise leadership and operational teams on EHS matters.
• Participate in safety committees and management reviews.
• Collaborate with the EHS team at Aertssen Belgium to benchmark and share best practices across the organization.
• Develop and maintain safety and environmental performance metrics and KPIs.
• Ensure completion of required OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with company quality, environmental, and health policies.

• Proactive approach to promoting workplace safety and environmental responsibility.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA standards and environmental regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver training and lead safety initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, including the ability to independently…