Environmental Safety & Training Manager

The Helper Bees

The Helper Bees

Georgetown, SC, USA
Posted on Oct 1, 2025
Job Type
Full-time
Description

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.

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.