EHS Manager

Perrigo•Covington, OH

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Perrigo is seeking an engaged, visible, and proactive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and continuously improve safety culture and EHS performance at its manufacturing facility in Covington, Ohio. The role is a key member of the Site Leadership Team and reports directly to the Plant Manager. The successful candidate will be an organized, action-oriented leader who is present on the manufacturing floor, builds strong relationships, develops people, and drives improvements in safety performance. The EHS Manager champions safety culture and employee engagement, advises site leadership, and partners across functions to incorporate EHS considerations into operations, projects, and continuous improvement. The role leads investigations and corrective actions, risk assessments and hazard identification, regulatory compliance and audit readiness, and employee training and development. It also oversees the site's third-party security services, including an on-site Security Supervisor and contracted security team providing 24/7/365 coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
At least 7 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience implementing and managing EHS management systems.
Experience with environmental reporting requirements.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing operational teams.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Champion a culture in which safety is integrated into every decision and activity.
Maintain a visible presence throughout the facility and engage employees at all levels.
Promote proactive safety behaviors and open reporting of hazards and opportunities through the Good Catch program.
Lead safety committees, employee engagement activities, and safety communications.
Continuously assess and improve site EHS programs, policies, procedures, and standards.
Advise the Plant Manager and Site Leadership Team on EHS matters.
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Human Resources to develop sustainable solutions.
Ensure EHS considerations are included in capital projects, process changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead injury and illness cases from initial reporting through case closure.
Conduct and facilitate root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and verified in a timely manner, and communicate lessons learned across the organization.
Partner with site leaders to identify systemic causes and implement sustainable solutions.
Facilitate and improve proactive area risk assessments across operational areas.
Lead routine GEMBA walks with leadership and cross-functional teams.
Evaluate workplace hazards and partner with operations teams to implement effective controls.
Lead internal and external EHS audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
Develop and maintain programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain required EHS records, reports, permits, and documentation.
Facilitate regulatory inspections and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, supervisors, and leaders.
Support new employee onboarding and ongoing compliance training.
Build organizational capability through mentoring, education, and continuous development.
Oversee the site's third-party security services operation to protect employees, visitors, assets, and facilities.
Manage the on-site Security Supervisor and contracted security team providing 24/7/365 site coverage.
Partner with the security team on incident and case management, including investigations, documentation, trend analysis, and resolution of site security concerns.
Review security performance, staffing effectiveness, and service delivery expectations.