EHS Manager (Onsite)
About The Position
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager leads site compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while promoting a strong safety culture. The role partners with site leadership to drive EHS performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continuous improvement. The position reports directly to the Plant Manager, has a dotted-line relationship to corporate EHS leadership, and may support enterprise-wide initiatives and other locations as needed, including occasional travel. The manager oversees EHS programs, regulatory compliance, training, inspections, incident investigations, emergency response, metrics, and environmental compliance activities. The role also supports sustainability initiatives and corporate EHS systems, works with cross-functional teams on projects and injury management, and reviews capital projects, process changes, and facility modifications for EHS risks. The work takes place in office, warehouse, and manufacturing settings, with occasional lab exposure. Moderate physical activity may be required for emergency response. Occasional domestic travel is expected, approximately 2–3 trips per year.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in EHS or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, including regulatory interaction.
- At least 2 years of leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, L&I, and environmental regulations covering air, water, and waste.
- Experience with audits, incident investigations, and compliance programs.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence, collaborate, and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS systems.
- Ability to work independently and manage budgets.
- Ability to work in office, warehouse, and manufacturing settings, with occasional lab exposure.
- Moderate physical activity may be required for emergency response.
- Occasional domestic travel, approximately 2–3 trips per year.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, or CHMM preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead EHS programs and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and L&I.
- Partner with site leadership to implement and sustain safe work practices.
- Oversee incident reporting and investigations; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Develop and deliver EHS training to maintain compliance and build capability.
- Conduct inspections and audits, identify risks, and ensure timely resolution.
- Manage compliance calendars, regulatory reporting, and agency interactions.
- Lead emergency response programs, including planning, training, and drills.
- Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Manage environmental compliance activities, including permitting, reporting, and monitoring for air, water, and waste.
- Ensure effective systems for SDS management, industrial hygiene, and environmental testing.
- Support sustainability initiatives and corporate EHS systems, such as Origami.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, HR, and Risk on projects, inspections, and injury management.
- Review capital projects, process changes, and facility modifications for EHS risks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- Short-term disability (STD)
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Discount programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training
- Professional development
- Employee Resource Groups
- 10 percent bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
