Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Emerson•Elyria, OH

27d

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager supports and promotes a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace. The position develops, implements, and monitors EH&S programs; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; investigates incidents; conducts training; and drives continuous improvement initiatives to reduce workplace risks and environmental impacts. The manager collaborates closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, human resources, and leadership teams to foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. The role covers safety management, health and safety programs, employee training and development, environmental compliance, regulatory documentation, audits, and continuous improvement. It includes addressing foundry-specific hazards such as molten metal, silica exposure, high heat, and heavy machinery, as well as supporting environmental sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Strong knowledge of safety, health, and environmental management principles, including risk assessment and mitigation, machinery and process safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, occupational health, fire protection, loss prevention, and regulatory compliance.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Solid problem-solving and root-cause analysis capability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
OSHA 30-hour certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Ability to stand, bend, climb, and inspect equipment and work areas.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of EH&S experience in a manufacturing, industrial distribution, or similar environment.
Experience with EH&S management systems.

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of workplace safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments; identify hazards and recommend or implement corrective actions.
Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and regulatory safety requirements.
Lead or support incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and determine corrective actions.
Track and analyze safety performance metrics, including TRIR, DART, near misses, and corrective-action completion.
Assist with emergency response planning and coordination.
Participate in safety committees and promote employee engagement in safety initiatives.
Review safety policies and address foundry-specific hazards, including molten metal, silica exposure, high heat, and heavy machinery.
Maintain programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication, PPE Requirements, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and Electrical Safety.
Lead or support industrial hygiene monitoring for noise, silica, and air quality.
Develop and deliver EH&S training, including new employee orientation, hazard communication, Lockout/Tagout, powered industrial trucks, PPE, emergency preparedness, ergonomics, and confined-space awareness.
Maintain training records and coach supervisors and employees on EH&S best practices.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations concerning air emissions, waste management, water discharge, and hazardous-material handling.
Maintain environmental permits, reports, and required documentation; coordinate hazardous-waste management.
Conduct environmental inspections and audits and implement corrective actions.
Support waste reduction, pollution prevention, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.
Maintain EH&S records, reports, permits, regulatory documentation, dashboards, compliance records, and inspection logs.
Assist with regulatory inspections and audits, monitor regulatory changes, and communicate impacts to site leadership.
Ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive actions and prepare reports for internal leadership and regulatory requirements.
Support internal and external audits and safety-culture improvement initiatives.
Lead or support projects focused on hazard reduction, ergonomic improvements, energy conservation, and environmental sustainability.
Promote employee participation in EH&S programs and continuous improvement activities.