EHS & Compliance Manager

Microtech Knives Inc•Bradford, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Microtech Knives is seeking an experienced, hands-on EHS & Compliance Manager to lead safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance across our manufacturing operations. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives on building programs, owning compliance, and being the authority on OSHA, safety systems, and ISO readiness in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll work directly with executive leadership and operations teams to protect employees, reduce risk, and position Microtech as a world-class, audit-ready manufacturer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7-10+ years of hands-on EHS/compliance experience in manufacturing
Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards
Proven ownership of: OSHA programs HazCom & SDS systems Safety audits and investigations
Experience supporting or maintaining ISO management systems
Manufacturing floor experience (CNC, machining, grinding, blasting, coatings preferred)
Strong documentation, tracking, and reporting skills

Nice To Haves

CSP, ASP, CHMM, or OSHA 30-Hour certification
ISO Lead Auditor certification
Multi-site manufacturing experience
Experience responding to OSHA inspections or citations
Experience building safety programs from the ground up

Responsibilities

Lead OSHA compliance across all facilities (29 CFR 1910 – General Industry)
Build, implement, and enforce safety programs, policies, and procedures
Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and safety audits
Own and oversee critical programs including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Machine guarding PPE Electrical safety Walking-working surfaces Hazard Communication (HazCom)
Investigate incidents, near misses, and violations using root cause analysis
Maintain OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301)
Serve as the primary contact for OSHA inspections and inquiries
Own the HazCom program company-wide
Manage SDS systems, chemical inventories, and labeling standards
Establish safe handling, storage, and disposal procedures
Lead spill response and emergency planning
Coordinate hazardous waste disposal and environmental reporting
Ensure compliance with applicable EPA regulations (RCRA fundamentals)
Lead ISO-aligned management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 readiness)
Own document control, policy governance, and records management
Build and manage internal audit programs
Own CAPA processes and corrective action tracking
Maintain risk registers and compliance metrics
Lead management reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
Conduct internal compliance audits and gap analyses
Prepare facilities for external audits, certifications, and inspections
Track findings, corrective actions, and remediation timelines
Maintain regulatory calendars and compliance trackers
Ensure company-wide training compliance
Develop and deliver safety and compliance training for all employees
Create LMS-ready training materials
Train supervisors and managers on compliance accountability
Lead safety committees and improvement initiatives
Build a proactive, ownership-driven safety culture
Oversight of facilities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania
Travel includes audits, inspections, training, and incident response
Occasional short-notice travel may be required