EHS Specialist

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 11,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity. 

• →Maintains safety processes and procedures
• →Conducts investigations into associates’ hazard reporting, suggestions and complaints
• →Develop procedures and training for compliance with relevant OSHA Standards and company EHS policies
• →Supports investigations, recordkeeping, case management and documentation for all EHS incidents
• →Ensures all incidents are recorded and reported according to regulatory and AFL requirements
• →Ensures EHS training is conducted for all affected personnel with a focus on strengthening new employee onboarding
• →Deploys AFL safety and environmental initiatives
• →Tracks and monitors key safety and environmental metrics
• →Works with plant operations teams to evaluate, review, and recommend safe work practice documents.
• →Supports EHS pillar committee and subcommittees and auditing
• →Engages site leadership and production associates to ensure effective implementation of key EHS programs
• →Improve organizational culture by engaging all associates in committees to drive risk reduction using manufacturing excellence tools
• →Leverages and analyzes EHS data to identify opportunities for improvement and establish sustainable corrective action plans
• →Networks across the EHS organization to identify, share and implement best practices
• →Manages compliance with applicable environmental programs and permits (i.e. industrial wastewater, stormwater, air emissions, hazardous waste, etc.)
• →Assists with the execution of ISO 14001 requirements to maintain certification and drive continuous improvement
• →Assists with the execution of risk register for site through proactive identification of high-risk activities, completion of HRA assessments and implementation of corrective action plans

• 4-year degree in an EHS-related field and 4-6 years of relevant work experience preferred; will consider a 2 year or other technical degree with at least 4 years of practical EHS work experience
• Incident management, root cause analysis, and investigation skills; ensures appropriate corrective actions are established, tracked and completed in a timely manner
• Knowledgeable in Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES), ISO 14001 and Department of Transportation (DOT) standards
• Requires general personal computer skills as well as the ability to use Microsoft Operating System and specialized EHS systems
• Possess the ability to conduct training for groups of employees in a classroom setting with knowledge of adult learner teaching techniques
• Additional preferred qualifications:
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment (co-op/internship is acceptable)
  • Knowledge of industry best practices relating to EHS process improvements
  • Ability to interface with multiple levels of the organization and communicate effectively to promote buy-in and reduce or eliminate negative associations with EHS initiatives.

• Problem Solving – Excellent ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and provide suggestions for improvements or corrective actions
• Interpersonal skills – Communicates and works well with all levels of the organization; develops relationships with stakeholders to ensure their involvement and commitment
• Collaboration – Ability to promote teamwork with associates across the organization including leading cross-functional teams of associates through committees and projects
• Initiative – Keeps abreast of changing regulations and procedures; develops new and innovative methods for implementing EHS processes
• Autonomous – Able to set priorities while working under limited supervision 
• Accommodating – Treats all associates as customers; shows a high degree of empathy for employee concerns and complaints

• Normal office and manufacturing facility environment. Some travel may be required, but not frequent (<15%).