Environment, Health and Safety Manager

HTI is seeking an Environment, Health and Safety Manager for their Augusta, GA facility. The role involves developing EHS programs in a heavy industrial setting, ensuring compliance with OSHA and ISO standards, and promoting a zero-incident culture. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of EHS experience, and strong leadership skills. The position requires on-site work in a high-risk environment and may involve travel to Europe.
Aurubis is a global leader in non-ferrous metals and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. With about 7,000 employees and production sites across Europe and the US, we are dedicated to sustainable practices that support megatrends such as renewable energy, digitalization, and e-mobility.

We’re seeking a strategic EHS Program Manager to join our growing team in Augusta and help shape the long-term direction of environmental, health, and safety initiatives at our new US facility. This role offers the opportunity to build comprehensive EHS programs from the ground up in a heavy industrial setting and work closely with corporate leadership to drive a zero-incident culture.

What You Need
• Bachelor’s degree required; candidates without a degree but with outstanding program-building experience may be considered
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience, including developing and launching safety programs in a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in industrial hygiene and OSHA compliance; ISO 14001/45001 experience highly preferred
• Experience with incident investigation, EHS audits, and compliance reporting
• Effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills with a strong team-oriented mindset
• Prior exposure to heavy industrial or processing environments such as metals, paper, or chemicals
• Willingness to work on-site in a high-risk environment involving lead exposure, molten metals, and heavy equipment
• Ability to travel to Europe (first year likely includes a visit to a European site)
• No direct reports initially, but high collaboration with safety personnel and indirect leadership responsibilities

What You Will Do
• Lead strategic development and planning of all EHS programs and systems aligned with ISO standards and corporate goals
• Serve as the upstream owner of policy, procedure, and program design, while partnering with an on-site Field EHS Manager for execution
• Develop site-specific training requirements and program frameworks; ensure consistent tracking and compliance
• Oversee and enhance industrial hygiene programs (e.g., noise assessments, lead exposure tracking, respirator fit-testing)
• Create risk assessments, conduct audits, and implement actionable improvements
• Interface with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies as needed
• Guide new initiatives related to sustainability and emergency response coordination with local organizations
• Provide strategic support to the Environmental Manager and collaborate across teams
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the site and contribute to a culture of safety excellence

Compensation & Perks
• Annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Disability insurance
• Relocation assistance available (primarily in the form of a cash package; relocation agreement required)