EHS Manager - Manufacturing

Saronic•Austin, TX

10d

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. The EHS Manager for Manufacturing is a hands-on people leader responsible for building, scaling, and implementing Environmental, Health & Safety programs across manufacturing facilities in Central Texas. Operating in a startup and high-growth environment, this role balances day-to-day execution with program development, team leadership, and change management. The EHS Manager partners closely with operations, engineering, and leadership to establish scalable EHS systems that support rapid growth while maintaining regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and promoting a culture of learning and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, public health, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred.
7+ years of experience in EHS, preferably in boat building, aerospace, or general manufacturing or industrial environments.
Experience leading, coaching, developing team members to achieve individual and organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

7+ years working on or with industrial hygiene, exposure assessments, indoor air quality, ventilation.
Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA/TCEQ, DOT, USCG requirements and marine safety practices applicable to small vessels
Experience building, scaling, or formalizing EHS programs in startup, scale-up, or rapidly growing manufacturing organizations
Demonstrated success leading and developing EHS teams, including hiring, onboarding, and coaching in evolving environments
Hands-on experience supporting complex manufacturing operations (e.g., welding, composites, machining, electrical systems, testing, and integration)
Experience supporting marine or maritime operations, including vessel launch/recovery, sea trials, dockside work, or field operations (under 60 ft)
Experience integrating EHS into engineering and operational decision-making, including safety-by-design and design-for-manufacturability considerations
Strong background in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management in fast-paced environments
Experience managing environmental compliance programs such as hazardous waste, stormwater, chemical management, and spill prevention (SPCC)
Familiarity with regulatory inspections, audits, and permitting at the federal, state, and local levels
Ability to establish and track leading and lagging EHS metrics to support data-driven decision-making
Experience driving safety culture initiatives during periods of organizational change
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence frontline employees through executive leadership
Comfortable operating with limited structure, balancing urgency, risk, and business objectives

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a growing EHS team in a fast-paced, evolving organization
Hire, onboard, and train EHS team members as the company scales
Set clear priorities, performance expectations, and development plans for direct reports
Foster accountability, adaptability, and ownership within the EHS team
Drive a proactive and HOP-based EHS culture in a rapidly changing organization
Support organizational change as processes, teams, and facilities evolve
Provide strategic people management, including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and succession planning.
Mentor and develop direct reports through regular coaching, goal setting, and career development discussions.
Drive employee engagement and retention through effective leadership and clear communication.
Lead EHS team initiatives and responsibilities including regulatory reports, inspections, or information requests; internal audits; emergency drills; management system improvements; and program development and assessments
Build and implement EHS programs, policies, and procedures suitable for a startup and scalable to future growth
Establish foundational EHS management systems, documentation, and workflows
Adapt EHS programs at new facilities, production lines, and vessel operations are introduced
Balance speed of execution with risk management and regulatory requirements
Oversee EHS programs supporting manufacturing processes including welding, composites, machining, electrical assembly, and systems integration
Ensure that environmental compliance programs are established and maintained including hazardous waste, stormwater, air emissions, chemical management, and spill prevention
Develop and enforce safety procedures for vessel launch, recovery, testing, trials, maintenance, and transportation
Partner with engineering and operations to embed safety-by-design into equipment, facilities, and vessel design
Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable marine safety standards for vessels under 60 ft (e.g., USCG, ABYC as applicable)
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, USCG, and state/local regulations
Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation
Prepare for and support regulatory inspections and audits
Identify emerging risks associated with growth and operational change
Stay current on emerging EHS regulations, trends, and best practices, and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders within the organization.
Develop individual and team objectives and key results and track progress towards completion.

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the companyâs success
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office