EHS Manager - Tonganoxie, KS

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Tonganoxie, KS

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager leads the strategic development, execution, and continuous improvement of all environmental, health, and safety programs for the plant facility. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, this role sits on the local leadership team and oversees local EHS team members to ensure regulatory compliance and drive a culture of safety excellence. The EHS Manager plays a pivotal role in protecting employee welfare, supporting site sustainability goals, and safeguarding the surrounding community. This position offers an exciting opportunity to champion site-wide safety transformation, minimize environmental impact, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical field.
7+ years of functional EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
3+ years of direct supervisory experience managing EHS teams or functions.
Demonstrated expertise in OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulatory compliance management (air, water, waste, stormwater).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Safety, Environmental Management, or Industrial Hygiene.
Professional certification in Environmental or Safety practices (e.g., CSP, CIH).
Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) or food safety/anti-bioterrorism regulatory environments.
Strong influence, negotiation, and cross-functional team-building skills.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Direct local EHS team members and partner with plant leadership to establish, execute, and monitor the facility's strategic EHS Management Plan and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Oversee full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT) and internal global standards, serving as the primary liaison for regulatory agency inspections and audits.
Lead sitewide safety engagement initiatives, incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and emergency preparedness programs to foster a continuous safety culture.
Manage site waste streams, permitting, and industrial hygiene programs while driving continuous improvement and capital projects focused on energy, water, and waste reduction.
Oversee high-hazard risk controls (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Safe Work Permits) and ensure the execution and tracking of mandatory annual compliance training programs.