EHS Manager

KIK Consumer Products•Salem, VA

16h•$120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

KIK Consumer Products is seeking a proactive, experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to help ensure a safe and compliant workplace and protect the environment and employee well-being. The role provides site-specific technical guidance, oversees safety equipment inventory and inspections, manages hazardous waste removal vendors, monitors environmental compliance, and serves as the key liaison with regulatory agencies. The EHS Manager alerts leadership to risks and recommends corrective actions to prevent hazards. The position leads site EHS programs and performance, including objectives and targets, training, communications, committee activity, incident reporting and investigations, and return-to-work support. It also represents EHS on the site Leadership Team and serves as the Emergency Response Team lead and point of contact for EHS emergencies, with responsibility for rapid response and resolution at any time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least 5 years of environmental, health, and safety compliance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of federal, state/provincial, and local EHS regulations.
Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Plans (RMP), or E2 requirements.
Self-directed approach focused on continuous improvement.
Ability to collaborate, work through obstacles, and build trust with impacted departments.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload based on impact and facility goals.
Ability to drive change by taking projects from proposal through implementation.
Ability to effectively supervise, coach, and mentor others.
Availability to serve as the emergency response lead and contact for EHS emergencies at any time.

Nice To Haves

Chemical manufacturing experience.
Experience with industrial wastewater and potable water systems.
Experience in the chemicals or consumer products industry.
Experience supervising employees.

Responsibilities

Provide subject-matter expertise and site-specific technical guidance in EHS.
Establish and maintain site EHS objectives and targets.
Represent EHS on the site Leadership Team.
Develop and execute tactical and strategic plans to improve EHS performance.
Manage the EHS training program, including new-hire, job-specific, contractor, and required refresher training.
Manage the site EHS Committee and site EHS communications.
Manage site incident and injury reporting, investigation, and recordkeeping.
Assist with worker’s compensation claims and the site KIK Return to Work program.
Oversee safety equipment inventory and conduct regular safety inspections.
Manage hazardous waste removal vendors.
Deliver training in emergency response procedures and hazardous material handling in coordination with various departments.
Monitor environmental compliance and act as the key liaison with regulatory agencies.
Alert leadership to EHS risks and recommend corrective actions.
Serve as lead for the Emergency Response Team and point of contact for EHS emergencies, ensuring rapid response and resolution at any time.