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With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world's largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents - including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil - JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

At the heart of JCB's success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers - not shareholders - which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.

The EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) Manager will provide leadership and support for the EHS programs at JCB North America Headquarters. The EHS Manager develops, implements, supports, and administers site safety programs ensuring the plant complies with applicable health and safety corporate initiatives, laws, regulations, and to achieve an injury-free work environment.

Full Time, Exempt

Onsite: 2000 Bamford Blvd Pooler, Georgia 31322

JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

• Ensures compliance with OSHA requirements and JCB's health and safety program requirements.


• Serves as lead for specific safety programs to implement and sustain requirements and training.


• Integrates continuous improvements in safety systems and helps drive employee engagement to achieve desired results.


• Collaborates with JCB employees to identify and implement improvements driving overall reduction in hazards through the use of programs such as Safe Work Observations, Hazard Recognition and Ergonomic Evaluations


• Conduct EHS related inspections and audits, generate reports and communicate findings.


• Provide day-to-day technical safety and health advice and consultation to employees and contractors


• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with all levels of management, peers, and employees


• Work closely with all department managers and employees to drive, build and sustain a healthy safety culture


• Work and communicate with injured employees, medical professionals, claims staff and others to obtain the necessary information to ensure best interest of employees and the company are met


• Manage the development, implementation, and delivery of EHS related training programs, including new hire and refresher training for all employees as needed


• Serve as incident commander during fire and/or medical emergency responses


• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Safety related field or equivalent


• 5-7+ years EHS related experience in general industry manufacturing environments with direct exposure to environmental and/or health and safety field


• Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety


• 5 years' experience in manufacturing operations


• Environmental certifications


• Advanced knowledge of fire protections systems

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.


• Detail-oriented and able to work independently.


• Collaborative approach to resolving issues impacting various groups across the enterprise.


• Ability to understand processes (system and non-system), troubleshoot, develop, and recommend solutions.


• Enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be a self-motivated team player.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project.

• Manufacturing/factory environment.


• Subject to noise and temperature changes.

• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including Friday - Sunday 6am -6pm


• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.


• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions.


• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist.


• Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed.


• Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force.


• Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time.


• Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment.

JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.

EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the JCB Human Resources team at hrsupport@jcb.com.

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S., which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.