EH&S Manager

Armstrong World Industries•Johnstown, OH

3d•$95,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

What does it mean to work at Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries? 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. EH&S Manager Reporting to the Plant Manager, the EHS Manager is responsible for providing technical guidance related to Environmental, Health, and Safety across the facility. This role leads the development and implementation of the plant’s safety management systems, including hazard identification, risk assessments, mitigation planning, compliance auditing, and regulatory reporting. The EHS Manager also supports continuous improvement initiatives, identifies cost reduction opportunities, and serves as the safety subject matter expert (SME) for capital project design, management, and execution.

Requirements

Strong ability to integrate EHS practices into daily manufacturing operations.
Excellent problem-solving skills to identify hazards and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Ability to lead incident investigations and root cause analysis to drive long-term improvements.
Strong communication skills with the ability to educate and influence employees at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operational objectives.
Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing compliance documentation and reporting.
A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational safety.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Experience conducting incident investigations including root cause analysis and 5-Why methodology.
Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance requirements.
Ability to work effectively within a diverse manufacturing environment.
Experience partnering with production teams to support compliance and operational improvement initiatives.
Strong documentation and recordkeeping practices with the ability to leverage technology to improve processes and accuracy.
Bachelor’s degree in Safety Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience supporting Environmental, Health & Safety programs in a manufacturing environment.
3+ years of safety management experience in manufacturing.
Project management experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting EHS programs in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Experience managing process safety programs and risk mitigation initiatives.
Strong project management and facilitation skills.
Experience supporting or leading capital projects with safety oversight.
Professional certifications such as ASP, GSP, CSP, CIH, or CHMM.
Ability to transfer technical knowledge and coach employees to strengthen safety culture.

Responsibilities

Partner with manufacturing leaders to maintain safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible working conditions.
Train and educate employees on required safety procedures including PPE, LOTO, ergonomics, and hazardous materials handling.
Participate as a key member of plant operations to help resolve issues that impact safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
Provide proactive technical guidance related to environmental, health, and safety programs.
Lead and support incident and accident investigations, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Manage the facility’s hazardous and residual waste programs.
Identify and implement improvements to environmental and safety systems, procedures, and compliance programs.
Lead hazard identification efforts and facilitate risk assessments across plant operations.
Develop mitigation plans for process safety risks and manage projects to implement those plans.
Ensure all required process safety documentation for identified hazards is maintained.
Identify safety training needs and deliver training using internal resources or external consultants.
Support and safely execute capital projects while meeting cost, schedule, and performance expectations.
Share technical knowledge across the organization to strengthen overall EHS awareness and performance.
Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
Serve as an on-call EHS contact when necessary.
Ensure compliance in coordination with operations leadership and regulatory agencies across areas including: Air Inspections Regulatory reporting Permitting Waste Residual waste inspections, compliance, and reporting Hazardous waste compliance and reporting Health Noise monitoring Dust monitoring Chemical exposure monitoring Safety Risk assessment and reduction Incident investigation Safety coaching and employee engagement Area and line safety audits Safety leadership initiatives Training programs and recognition initiatives