EHS Manager

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Hesston, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is responsible for overseeing all environmental, health, and safety programs across the organization. This role sets strategic improvement plans and ensures that compliance objectives are consistently met or exceeded. The EHS Manager provides ongoing leadership and supervision to safety staff, fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing EHS policies, conducting risk assessments, monitoring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental performance. The EHS Manager acts as a liaison with regulatory agencies, leads training initiatives, and ensures that all safety and environmental standards are upheld throughout the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Business or Related Field
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in Environmental Health and Safety in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Safety Related Certifications Preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee EHS staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and scheduling.
• Maintain accurate records of employee exposure to hazardous materials and pollutants, as well as discharge documentation, in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Set EHS priorities and develop a strategic plan to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Establish and track key EHS metrics, ensuring they are visible and progress is monitored.
• Monitor adherence to safety procedures, conduct regular inspections, and prepare required reports and documentation.
• Work with external consultants and regulatory agencies to ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant environmental and safety laws.
• Facilitate external audits and implement recommendations as needed.
• Create and update health and safety procedures for all company operations.
• Develop and deliver training on emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other EHS topics to ensure employee awareness and preparedness.
• Coordinate the administration of workers’ compensation benefits, including incident reporting, claims processing, and communication with insurance providers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Vision
• Disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs
• Wellness program
• Retirement benefits
• Paid vacation
• Holidays
• Personal days
• Discount programs for many other vendors and partners
• Career paths
• Learning resources, including our digital learning portal
• Lean Academy
• Online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities)
• Diverse & Inclusive Culture
• Purpose-Driven Company (volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager