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. Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.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.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 offerMedical 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.PI1eff52d24bc8-30134-38678262

Created: 2025-10-01