KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future. As a wholly owned subsidiary of KYOCERA Corporation structured to capitalize on shared resources and technical expertise, KYOCERA AVX has an expansive global footprint comprised of several dozen research, development, and manufacturing facilities spanning more than 15 countries and staffed with talented personnel dedicated to innovation, component quality, customer service, and enabling a brighter future through technology.

KYOCERA AVX designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced capacitors, antennas, connectors, circuit protection and timing devices, sensors, controls, filters, fuses, diodes, resistors, couplers, and inductors optimized for employment in the international 5G, IoT, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and military markets.

EHS Specialist

• Full Time
• 1 Avx Blvd, Fountain Inn, SC 29644, USA
• With Professional Experience
• 10/13/26

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary focus for this position is to ensure that the manufacturing facility complies with all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations. Manage and coordinate the operation of the document control system to ensure the functionality meets the EHS regulations, ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and EHS internal auditing.
• Ensure site compliance with state, local and federal EHS regulations along with ISO 14001.
• Lead and participate on site safety/environmental teams.
• Lead efforts to create and sustain a safe, healthy and organized working environment for all areas of the facility.
• Remain current in changing environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Manage key EHS projects and programs.
• Provide thorough and timely follow-up to site incidents and insure appropriate action item completion.
• Assist facilities management in development and implementation of the EHS action plan.
• Follow proper procedures regarding safety, chemical and hazardous waste handling.
• Prepare and conduct safety and environmental training programs and ensure proper records are kept.
• Assist process of problem solving.
• Drives administrative controls to eliminate hazards in the facility to create a zero incident workplace.
• Lead Continuous improvement opportunities either in work practices or work conditions.
• Conducts hazard and safety assessments and prepare appropriate documentation.
• Communicates and reports on all aspects of plant environmental, safety and health issues.
• Interact with KYOCERA AVX Management, legal, and regulatory agencies as needed relating to environment, health, and safety.
• May handle hazardous waste
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS Degree is required with a 1 year minimum related experience at a manufacturing facility.
• RCRA, DOT, OSHA, First Aid/CPR training preferred.Ability to prioritize, manage time well, multi-task and troubleshoot.
• Must be a self-directed, detail-oriented, manage confidential information and be able to work independently, while being highly-motivated.
• Ability to stay focused in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, and carryout tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and knowledge to appropriate levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Document Control fundamentals and manage Document Control System.
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations.

EEO Statement:

• Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.