Southeast Toyota’s (SET’s) Vehicle and Parts Operations (VPO) organization supports vehicle processing, parts distribution, and transportation activities that enable efficient delivery to customers across the region. In Georgia, the footprint includes the Commerce Vehicle Processing Center (VPC), STS Trucking operations, and the Norcross Parts Distribution Center (PDC).
These sites also host on-site corporate service groups such as Facilities, Health & Wellness, and Food Services, which introduce additional workplace and environmental exposures. JM Family’s EHS operating model is consultative and partnership-based, working closely with Operations and functional stakeholders to develop practical , compliant solutions that enable the business while reducing EHS risk.
Based in Commerce, GA, the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager advances EHS performance across these Georgia-based VPO locations, serving as the primary EHS partner for the Commerce VPC, STS Trucking operations, and on-site corporate service groups, with oversight responsibility for the Norcross PDC.
The EHS Manager partners with site leaders and functional stakeholders to drive consistent implementation of the EHS management system, strengthen regulatory compliance, and continuously reduce risk across the Georgia footprint.
The role reports to the JM Family Director of EHS and Sustainability and maintains a dotted-line relationship with SET Operations leadership . This role has one direct report, a Senior EHS professional supporting the Norcross PDC.
People Leadership, Coaching & Multi-Site Management:
Maintain regular alignment with the Florida-based EHS Manager and the JM Family Director of EHS and Sustainability on priorities, standard work, performance metrics, and enterprise initiatives.
Directly supervise, coach, and develop the Norcross-based EHS professional, including work planning, prioritization, performance management, and development planning.
Establish and sustain communication rhythms (e.g., site visits, recurring check-ins, virtual touchpoints ) that support consistent execution, engagement , and timely issue escalation.
Partner with site leaders to translate enterprise EHS expectations into clear site-level priorities, operating plans, and performance measures.
Site & Regional EHS Oversight:
Serve as the day-to-day onsite EHS partner for Commerce VPC, STS Trucking, and Commerce-based corporate service groups.
Provide program oversight and guidance for the Norcross PDC and corporate service groups through the Senior EHS Specialist.
Drive continuous improvement in EHS performance, risk management, and regulatory compliance through data insights, associate engagement , and shared best practices.
Advise Operations and functional partners on EHS considerations related to daily operations, capital projects, process changes, and contractor activities.
Risk Management & Compliance:
Identify, assess, and prioritize EHS risks using data, field observations, and associate input; partner with site leaders to strengthen controls for higher-risk activities.
Support and facilitate incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development, ensuring timely follow-up and learning.
Partner with site teams to manage EHS compliance and life-safety requirements, including regulatory inspections, permits, audits, preventive maintenance programs, and recordkeeping.
Monitor applicable regulatory changes and support site-level program adjustments to maintain compliance and reduce risk.
Prepare and review leading and lagging indicators to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities; communicate insights to stakeholders.
Training, Communication & Engagement:
Coordinate, develop, and deliver EHS training for associates, leaders, and contractors.
Reinforce EHS expectations through regular communication, awareness activities, and leadership engagement to support a strong safety culture.
Prepare EHS-related presentations and reports for site, regional, and enterprise stakeholders.
Technology, Contractors & Continuous Improvement:
Utilize EHS technology platforms to support incident management, inspections, audits, ergonomic assessments, and chemical inventories.
Partner with external vendors and contractors providing EHS-related services (e.g., waste management, tank inspections, safety equipment), aligning expectations and addressing performance issues in coordination with Procurement and Operations.
Identify opportunities to strengthen EHS programs through standardization, technology adoption, and enterprise best-practice sharing.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Environmental, Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.
7-10+ years of progressive EHS experience, including demonstrated people leadership and accountability for program execution.
Experience leading or coordinating EHS efforts across multiple locations and influencing partners without direct authority preferred.
ASP or CSP certification preferred but not required.
Experience in warehousing, vehicle processing, logistics, trucking, or light industrial environments preferred.
Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards and NFPA requirements.
Experience with environmental compliance programs, including air, wastewater/stormwater, regulated waste, storage tanks, and hazardous materials.
Experience working with regulatory agencies and interpreting regulatory requirements.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Proficiency with modern digital productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform, SharePoint, reporting and data visualization tools, and AI‑enabled solutions such as Copilot), with the ability to learn and adapt to new platforms quickly.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly to Norcross, GA, and occasionally to other company locations.
Valid driver’s license.
Work Location & Travel: This role is expected to work onsite in Commerce, GA, with travel to supported locations.
Hybrid flexibility is available up to two work-from-home days per week; however, regular onsite presence in Commerce is preferred to support day-to-day operations. Initial onboarding and training may include time spent in Jacksonville, FL, and/or Deerfield Beach, FL.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.
JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JM Family Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard any characteristic protected by law – whether actual or perceived – including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.
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