Environmental, Health & Safety Manager- Allendale, SC

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to beNorth Americas preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland Oregon we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon Washington and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.

Our mission is togrow manufacture and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliatesTrapa Forest Products Idaho Timber and RedBuilt. Our tagline Find a better way every day encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.

We are guided by our core values:

• Safety Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship Endeavor to balance and maintain economic social and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity Embrace challenges with grit determination and a can-do spirit.
• Continuous Improvement Strive to enhance our processes products and people.
• Customer Satisfaction Be nimble responsive and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement Be a responsive supportive and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people new technologies and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

The EH&S Manager will play a key role in establishing and maintaining a safe environmentally responsible and people-centered workplace at Hamptons new sawmill in Allendale SC. This position will lead all safety health and environmental programs while partnering closely with operations and leadership to create a culture where safety and environmental stewardship are core values not just compliance requirements.

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off including eight paid holidays
• Participation in the employee bonus program
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions financial and legal guidance and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

Safety Leadership

• Lead by example in creating a proactive safety culture built on trust accountability and teamwork.
• Develop implement and maintain safety policies procedures and training programs aligned with Hamptons values.
• Conduct regular safety inspections audits and risk assessments throughout mill operations.
• Investigate incidents identify root causes and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and drills to prepare the site for any event.

Environmental Stewardship

• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and permits (air water waste stormwater SPCC etc.).
• Lead environmental programs that minimize waste reduce emissions and promote resource conservation.
• Maintain required documentation and reporting for state and federal agencies.
• Support Hamptons sustainability goals by integrating environmental responsibility into daily operations.

Health & Wellness

• Oversee occupational health programs such as hearing conservation ergonomics and PPE use.
• Support employee well-being through education proactive initiatives and wellness partnerships.

Training & Engagement

• Develop and deliver EH&S orientation and ongoing training for all team members and contractors.
• Communicate safety performance lessons learned and success stories throughout the mill.
• Champion continuous improvement by involving employees in hazard recognition and safety improvements.

• Bachelors degree in Safety Environmental Science Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of EH&S experience in manufacturing forest products or industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA EPA and South Carolina state regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships influence positive change and lead teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a hands-on field-based leadership style.
• Experience in sawmill or wood products operations.
• CSP ASP or CHST certification.
• Prior experience starting up or building EH&S programs in new facilities.

The timber and wood products industry is a vital part of many communities and were excited to bring new opportunities to Allendale County South Carolina. We are committed to supporting the local workforce investing in training and development and being active members of the communities where we operate. Many of our employees have built long rewarding careers with us and we look forward to welcoming new team members to our family.

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Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other status protected by law.

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.