Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Company: Goodyear
Location: Social Circle
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Location: US-GA-SOCIAL-CIRCLE-PLT-0130-2140
Sponsorship Available: No
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes

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Primary Purpose of Position:

The Environmental, Health and Safety Manager will communicate safety/health information to team members. This position will reduce risk of injury and adverse events, by identifying, evaluating and controlling risks associated with processes, tasks and the work environment. The incumbent will drive safety, health and wellness improvements and awareness for activities - Evaluating/Directing the industrial hygiene program etc., managing plant environmental systems and developing methods to ensure continual plant compliance. He/She will direct local management on environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance responsibilities (including law, regulations and corporate standards). This role will manage the plant's training system and provide assistance to the plant's EHS committee/associates to further integrate EHS activities into operations/services. The associate will work with hourly labor Trainers to ensure all annual trainings/certifications are completed.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct, authorize and monitor safety/health programs to ensure all plant associates are trained and are aware of safety expectations at the plant.
• Support line management in incorporating best practices to eliminate or control hazards
• Review existing EHS policies (against current regulations/corporate standards) and develop revised local policies, methods, training and documentation.
• Work with the Workers Compensation and Regional EHS teams to proactively support protection of human health and the environment - Ensuring associates are receiving proper care (within compliance guidelines).
• Ensure compliance with all environmental laws and complete reporting (as required) with government agencies, state/local agencies and Goodyear corporate. Education:
  • Bachelors degree Experience:
    • 3 or more years of experience in a manufacturing industry (working as a safety engineer, safety manager, industrial hygienist, etc.)
    • Ensure compliance with all environmental laws and complete reporting (as required) with government agencies, state/local agencies and Goodyear corporate. Previous experience in industrial environment Skills:
      • Strong working knowledge of federal, state and local safety and environmental laws/regulations (related to manufacturing operations)
      • Understand business systems, problem identification and continuous improvement exposure
      • Experience with Microsoft and other computer systems
      • Excellent communication skills (written/verbal)
      • Good negotiation skills to work with all aspects of the medical field, government agencies and team members
        
        Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
        
        Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
        
        If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.
        
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