Environmental Safety & Training Manager

Agru America, Inc., is a global corporation which has been manufacturing plastics for over 70 years. Since 1988, Georgetown, South Carolina-based Agru America, Inc. has been the world’s leading manufacturer of plastics and geosynthestics. We are growing our team and are looking for motivated individuals. 

The Environmental Safety & Training Manager responsibility is to lead our company's efforts in maintaining a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote sustainable practices across our organization. This position assesses company-wide needs to drive training initiatives and identifies and arranges suitable training solutions for employees. This position will sit in our Georgetown, SC Corporate office; there is not a fully remote work option. Requirement for ability to travel to our five South Carolina plants and our plant in Fernley, NV. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develops training programs and objectives.
• Trains and coaches managers, supervisors and others involved in employee development efforts.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, analyze root causes, and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.
• Provide training and education to employees on safety protocols, environmental policies, and emergency response procedures.
• Collaborate with various departments to integrate safety and environmental considerations into operational processes.
• Stay current with evolving regulations, industry standards, and best practices related to environmental health and safety.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in EHS management within a manufacturing, industrial, or corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough investigations and analyze complex safety data.
• Certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) is preferred.

What we offer

• Medical coverage with BCBS.
• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Group Life Insurance with Principal.
• As a benefit to our employees, we also offer supplemental policies with Aflac and Legal/ID Shield. These plans are voluntary and premiums are paid 100% by the employee thru payroll deduction. 
• After you have worked for Agru America for 90 days, you will begin accruing vacation at a rate of 1.54 hours per week until you reach 5 years of full time service. The accrual rate increases at 5 years of service, and 10 years of service.
• The 1st of the month following your 90th day of employment, you will be eligible to enroll in our 401k plan offered thru John Hancock.
• Free Virtual Doctor appointments with Ally Health.