EHS Manager
About The Position
The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager leads and implements environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple rapidly growing manufacturing facilities. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, drives continuous improvement, and fosters a proactive culture of safety and operational excellence. The EHS Manager serves as a trusted advisor to site leadership, influences safety strategy, and embeds best practices throughout the organization. The position works with site leadership and cross-functional teams to integrate safety into daily operations, support operational growth and scalability, and mitigate risk. It also manages hazardous materials, waste, and emissions in accordance with regulatory requirements and keeps current on EHS trends, regulations, and best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or similar.
- At least 5 years of experience in safety management.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Experience in safety program development, risk assessment, and compliance management.
- Proficiency in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
- Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills, with strong problem-solving ability.
- Self-motivated, accountable, and results-oriented.
- Time management, project ownership, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management software systems.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive EH&S experience, preferably in manufacturing or multi-site operations.
- Experience in rapidly growing or scaling operations.
- Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS policies, programs, and procedures across all sites.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations and corporate and global EHS standards.
- Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Lead investigations of accidents, near-misses, and occupational injuries; determine root causes and implement preventive measures.
- Monitor, analyze, and report EHS metrics and KPIs to site leadership, recommending continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop, schedule, and deliver EHS training for employees and management, including emergency response, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into daily operations, including 5S programs and business operating systems.
- Manage hazardous materials, waste, and emissions in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Champion safety culture by influencing, coaching, and mentoring employees across departments, even without direct reports.
- Drive EHS initiatives that support operational growth, scalability, and risk mitigation.
- Stay current on emerging EHS trends, regulations, and best practices and recommend improvements as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization’s safety objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
