Safety & Environmental Manager

About the job Safety & Environmental Manager
Job Overview
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.
This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities

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

o Machine guarding
o Confined spaces Entry
o Ergonomics & Repetitive Motion Prevention
o Fall Protection and Ladder Safety
o Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program
o Bloodborne Pathogens & First Aid readiness

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

Competency
• Professional Certification(s) preferred:
o ASP (Associate Safety Professional)
o CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)
• Bilingual (English/Korean) communication skills
Required
• Bachelors degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in EHS roles within manufacturing (preferably food or related industries)
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry Standards.
• Proven experience in injury prevention, compliance programs, and safety training.
• Proficient in EHS software tools and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Construction safety experience a plus.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
• Windows
• MS Office (ability to use MS Teams)