EHS Manager

Pittston Co-Packers•Pittston, PA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety and environmental programs in a beverage manufacturing environment. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, promotes a culture of safety, minimizes risks, and drives continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance. The position manages site-specific safety policies, procedures, and training; conducts audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations; and oversees OSHA compliance. It also leads employee safety engagement, tracks injury metrics, develops job hazard analyses, promotes proper PPE use and ergonomic practices, and oversees emergency response planning. The EHS Manager ensures environmental compliance, maintains required records and reports, coordinates waste management and recycling, and monitors energy use, wastewater discharge, and air emissions. The role provides training and communication across the organization, leads root-cause analysis and preventive actions, and keeps site practices current with industry trends and regulatory changes. Work is performed in a manufacturing plant and office environment. The role involves extended periods of walking or standing, responding to emergencies as needed, and occasional exposure to noise, chemicals, and machinery requiring PPE. Performance is measured using TRIR/DART rates, EHS audit scores and closure rates, training completion rates, and incident-response and corrective-action timeliness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience managing OSHA and EPA compliance programs.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state and local EHS regulations.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management software.

Nice To Haves

Food or beverage manufacturing experience.
CSP, CIH, CHMM, or other relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage site-specific safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
Ensure OSHA compliance and serve as the primary contact for health and safety inspections or audits.
Lead the Safety Committee and champion employee safety engagement.
Track, analyze, and report injury metrics and trends, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Develop job hazard analyses (JHAs) and ensure proper PPE use and ergonomic practices.
Oversee emergency response planning, including drills and evacuation protocols.
Ensure compliance with EPA, state, and local environmental regulations, including waste management, air and water permits, and hazardous materials handling.
Maintain accurate environmental records and prepare required reports, including Tier II, TRI, SPCC, and stormwater reports.
Coordinate waste management and recycling programs in accordance with regulatory standards.
Monitor and manage energy usage, wastewater discharge, and air emissions to reduce environmental impact.
Provide ongoing safety and environmental training, including new-hire orientation, annual refreshers, and task-specific instruction.
Communicate EHS policies and updates effectively across all departments.
Train supervisors and managers on safety leadership and compliance responsibilities.
Lead root-cause analysis and implement preventive measures following incidents or near misses.
Recommend and implement EHS best practices to improve performance and efficiency.
Stay current with industry EHS trends and regulatory updates and recommend necessary changes to site practices.