Requirements: English
Company: AESC Group
Region: Florence , Tuscany
Description & RequirementsJob DescriptionAESC is looking to add an Environmental Manager to our team in Florence, SC.Full-TimeOn-siteFlorence, SCAbout AESC US LLCAESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world''s leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC''s Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational and supplying electric vehicle batteries for the Nissan LEAF since 2012, was retooled in 2025 and now produces batteries for Energy Storage Systems. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply next generation cells for BMW starting in 2026. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply high-performance batteries and components for other OEMs.AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.About the RoleThe Environmental Manager provides environmental support to production and corporate personnel. Develops corporate environmental, safety, and health programs and objectives and coordinates safety training programs. Monitors environmental, safety, and health regulations and provides technical support to plant and administrative staff to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines. Develops, implements and maintains ISO14001 facility certification.What You Will DoProvides technical environmental, safety, and health support and information to production and corporate personnel.Prepares and updates written environmental, safety, and health programs and policies.Identifies company safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs.Develops annual company environmental, safety, and health KPI targets.Participates in new product/process reviews, including hazard analyses, operator training, etc.Supports corporate/plant engineering to implement engineering controls to minimize environmental, safety, and occupational health hazards.Supports plant personnel in selection of appropriate personal protective equipment.Maintains a corporate environmental and safety library (e.g., videos, regulations, reference manuals).Promotes environmental, safety, and health awareness through internal company communications and specific training programs.Serves as a member of the environmental, health and safety steering committee.Oversees facility compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Environmental regulations pertain to, but are not limited to, the following aspects: solid waste, hazardous waste, petroleum storage, material releases, storm water, air releases, wastewater, community right-to-know, any site-specific regulations from local ordinances, etc.Reviews process-operating procedures/records and provides input for environmental, safety, and health considerations.Conduct safety buy-off of new equipment installs.Understands federal and state environmental, occupational safety, and health regulations and monitors regulatory changes as they occur.Provides technical support to plant personnel to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, occupational safety, and health regulations.Advises manufacturing plants and corporate staff of regulatory changes with which the plant must comply.Audits practices and records of manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with company programs and federal/state environmental, occupational safety and health regulations.Monitors lost-time injuries/illnesses and worker''s compensation claims.Responsible for training and re-training on work related injury management protocol as needed; works with a claims team to assure appropriate management of work-related injuries/illnesses.Coordinates with workers compensation claims'' team individual action plans to resolution, return-to-work efforts, communicates claim action with claimant and client.as needed.Reviews plant safety committee meeting minutes and safety inspection reports. Follow up as necessary.Reviews injury/illness and non-injury incident investigation reports and follows up as necessary. Meets with management monthly to review any injuries, identify any trends, recommend countermeasures and supports action plans.Develops tools and training to