Safety & Environmental Manager

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Job Overview

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We are seeking a proactive EHS Manager to lead all aspects of occupational safety and environmental compliance at our high-volume bakery manufacturing facility located in Gainesville, Georgia. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, Georgia EPD, and corporate safety/environmental policies while driving a strong safety culture across the organization.

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This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas:

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Essential Functions and Responsibilities

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• Develop, implement, and manage safety programs in compliance with OSHA standards and state/local safety regulations.
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• Lead workplace hazard identification, job hazard analysis (JHA), and risk assessments.
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• Conduct and oversee safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
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• Manage core safety programs including:
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• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
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o Machine guarding

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o Confined spaces Entry

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o Ergonomics & Repetitive Motion Prevention

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o Fall Protection and Ladder Safety

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o Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program

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o Bloodborne Pathogens & First Aid readiness

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• Collaborate with other departments to embed safety into operations.
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• Stay current with Federal/State OSHA regulatory changes.
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• Develop and deliver effective, tailored safety training programs for all employees and contractors, including new hire , refresher training, and task and equipment-specific safety instruction.
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• Lead Safety committee meetings ensuring employee involvement and feedback are integrated into safety improvement.
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• Assist with emergency response preparedness, including evacuation planning, fire drills, and coordination with local EMS/Fire authorities.
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• Maintain documentation and reporting related to safety metrics (TRIR, DART, Lost Time), incidents, and compliance obligations.
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• Track and report safety metrics, OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301), and injury rates.
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• Ensure site preparedness for regulatory inspection by OSHA, Fire Marshall, or other agencies.
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• Ensure adherence to Georgia EPD and local environmental regulations (air, water, waste, stormwater, hazardous materials).
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• Coordinate maintaining and updating environmental permits.
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• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs, climb ladders, or willing to use aerial lifts or scissor lifts.
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Competency

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· Professional Certification(s) :

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o ASP (Associate Safety Professional)

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o CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)

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· Bilingual (English/Korean) communication skills

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Required

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· Bachelors degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

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· 3+ years of experience in EHS roles within manufacturing (preferably food or related industries)

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· Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry Standards.

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· Proven experience in injury prevention, compliance programs, and safety training.

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· Proficient in EHS software tools and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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· Construction safety experience a plus.

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Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

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· Windows

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· MS Office (ability to use MS Teams)