Environmental Health Safety Specialist - Statesboro, Georgia

RYProvide Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), technical and administrative support for and on behalf of the Statesboro Plant. Responsible for supporting the Plant Manager or designee in the provision of a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors. To achieve continuous improvement in EHS and achieve a high level of EHS awareness by ensuring that risks in the workplace are properly controlled and that impacts on the environment are minimized.

• Promote and drive the EHS mind‑set and culture at the Statesboro Plant as the Occupational Health & Safety Specialist.
• Monitor and maintain compliance to all applicable state, federal, local, and other related EHS requirements.
• Maintain plant OSHA or equivalent compliance records as per county requirements.
• Monitor status of plant active/open Workmen’s Compensation claims and associated costs.
• Prepare, maintain, and report on Monthly EHS and Energy Consumption KPIs per requirements.
• Assist in incident investigations, injuries, and environmental incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate and support line‑side EHS QPS activities and record keeping.
• Assist and participate in the EHS Early Alert 8D process; monitor status to maintain completion within assigned due dates.
• Represent the EHS function in all industrialization, transfer, and new program development projects and activities.
• Coordinate, schedule, and/or administer EHS training needs per the EHS Training calendar and maintain EHS training records.
• Maintain accurate records of safety‑related activities, inspections, and compliance documentation.
• Plan and steward Monthly EHS Committee meetings; maintain meeting records.
• Prepare and deliver EHS‑related employee notifications and communications as needed.
• Monitor first aid logs and associated reporting and record keeping.
• Lead and participate in weekly plant EHS walks with the plant management team.
• Monitor and maintain the plant EHS Correction Action Report (EHS CAR); drive completion of EHS CAR activities within assigned due dates.
• Review and authorize all incoming hazardous materials and maintain SDS indices and books.
• Review and authorize all hazardous energy control (LOTO) task‑specific procedures for plant equipment and machinery.
• Provide EHS review and approval of all plant‑related CAPEX expenditures.
• Handle proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous and general waste.
• Manage purchasing and inventory of EHS‑related supplies and materials (PPE).
• Perform and document task and equipment‑specific hazard and risk assessments as necessary.
• Coordinate and maintain all plant emergency response procedures, evacuation plans, employee training, and routine drills.
• Participate in monthly EHS conference calls.
• Act as plant stakeholder and EHS representative in all plant programs, projects, and activities.
• Participate in activities necessary for the continued maintenance of ISO 14001:2004 certification.
• Assist, coordinate, and participate in activities and projects that improve EHS awareness and performance.

• College or university degree in Safety, EHS, or related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Safety, Health, and Environmental (preferred).
• BA in Safety, Health, and/or Environmental, Industrial Engineering, or closely related field.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities.
• Safety and environmental certification preferred.
• Ability to provide reports required by state/federal government and company management.
• Ability to handle general administrative systems tasks, including purchase request processing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Standing up to 5 hours per day (also up to 8 hours).
• Walking up to 3 hours per day.
• Frequent bending, reaching with arms forward/above the shoulders.
• Pushing or pulling up to 20 lbs. for up to 1 hour per day.
• Ability to stay focused for extended periods of time.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to…