What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.

Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.

A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

As a key member of the plant leadership team, you will engage and lead the plant floor, union, and leadership teams to achieve and maintain world class environmental, health, and safety performance. Candidates for this position must be capable of building relationships at all levels of the organization and promoting a work environment that values open communication, positive networking, and continuous EHS improvement. This position will report to the Plant Manager.

What’s in it for you!

Ability to network across the company and learn from different departments.
Dedicated training and development to help you grow in your role.
Collaboration and an open friendly team environment.

What you’ll be doing

Leading the plant in achieving a sustainable safety culture through effective implementation of the plant's safety processes and initiatives. Focused on risk and incident reduction, compliance, case management and safety system effectiveness (i.e., risk assessment, coaching incident investigation, line audit, and training processes)
Ensuring compliance with OSHA and Armstrong safety and health regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures
Providing functional knowledge of key OSHA regulations and industry standards (i.e.: record keeping, confined space, energy isolation, machine safeguarding, powered industrial trucks, electrical safety, hazardous communications, and industrial hygiene monitoring
Working with plant floor and leadership teams to identify and implement safety and health improvement opportunities based on employee feedback, observations, and data trends
Ensuring compliance with federal, state, local and Armstrong environmental regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures
Providing functional knowledge and experience in air and wastewater permitting, compliance, waste management, and community right-to-know act reporting
Supporting Armstrong sustainability initiatives
Engaging the plant strategic and operating plans to ensure environmental and safety compliance while improving overall operating results
Interacting effectively with all levels of the organization, specifically the Union
Providing urgent response to operational issues 24/7 which includes environmental upset conditions and case management of safety incidents
Providing leadership and project management for specific projects, initiatives, and business processes needed to drive environmental and safety performance
Developing and managing budgets for safety and environmental activities including; safety supplies, safety recognition, consulting and testing, and waste removal and sewer fees
Interfacing with Corporate EHS to execute Armstrong initiatives and actively participating in the ABP EHS Networks
Directing the activities of the plant environmental and safety committees, part-time environmental consultant, and safety leadership team

What will make you successful

BS degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Management or closely related field
Supervisory experience
Proven training and development experience
Experience with Title V permitting and reporting
Minimum of 5 years demonstrated EHS management experience in a manufacturing environment
Two or more years of experience with the workers compensation program
Incident Investigation expertise including Root Cause Analysis or Five Why Analysis
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Project management and team facilitation skills
Effective communication skills (writing, presentation, data organization)

What will make you stand out

Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist
Experience leading safety culture improvement
Experience in reduction of risk in employee behaviors as well as unsafe conditions
Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean and/or other process improvement methodologies desired
Greenbelt certification

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.

We are committed to:

Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Macon GA)

Our Macon Plant, one of twelve Armstrong plants in North America, employs over 400 people working on rotating shifts, 24/7, in the manufacture and shipment of acoustical ceiling tile to Armstrong's customers. Located approximately 85 miles south of Atlanta, the Macon facility has 33 acres under one roof, or 1.5 million square feet of floor space. It is the largest ceiling tile factory in the world. The operations are complex, automated, use the latest modern management technology, and manufacture a wide range of commercial and residential ceiling products.

Macon, also known as the "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World", is in the heart of Georgia and marks a historical crossroads in the south. The city carries with it a rich cultural heritage while creating a strong vision for the future. Macon offers the amenities of a small friendly city with the advantages of a growing community.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!

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