Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Knowles Corporation•Liberty, SC

About The Position

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager develops, implements, and sustains environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and support a safe, healthy, and productive work environment across multiple manufacturing locations. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for EHS initiatives and partners with site leadership to promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement in EHS performance. The manager serves as a subject matter expert in chemical safety, high-voltage electrical safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management, while fostering employee engagement and accountability in workplace safety and environmental stewardship. The position leads EHS programs, risk management, regulatory compliance, chemical and environmental management, electrical safety, LOTO, training, reporting, and performance improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 7 years of progressively responsible Environmental, Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience managing EHS programs.
Proven track record implementing safety programs that measurably improve compliance and safety performance.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA 70E, and related regulatory requirements.
Expertise in chemical management, hazardous materials handling, emergency response, and environmental compliance.
Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation.
Thorough understanding of electrical safety programs, arc flash analysis, and lockout/tagout requirements.
Proficiency with EHS reporting systems, data analysis, and performance metrics.
Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building abilities.
Strategic thinking and operational execution skills.
Analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Proactive, results-oriented approach to risk management and continuous improvement.
High levels of integrity, accountability, and professional judgment.
Commitment to fostering safety, compliance, and employee engagement.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting chemical manufacturing, industrial processing, electronics manufacturing, capacitor manufacturing, or other highly regulated industrial environments.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) certification.
HAZWOPER certification.
Additional environmental or industrial safety certifications.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and programs across multiple manufacturing facilities.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Establish EHS objectives, metrics, and performance indicators aligned with organizational goals.
Partner with site leadership teams to promote safety excellence and operational accountability.
Lead risk assessments, safety audits, and workplace inspections to identify hazards and mitigate risks.
Manage incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action programs.
Monitor regulatory changes and implement updated compliance strategies.
Oversee chemical safety and hazardous material management, including chemical inventories, Safety Data Sheets, storage requirements, and spill prevention.
Ensure compliance with environmental permitting, waste management, and hazardous materials regulations.
Lead emergency preparedness and response related to chemical handling and environmental incidents.
Lead high-voltage electrical safety programs, including arc flash assessments, electrical hazard analyses, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
Partner with Engineering and Maintenance teams to reduce electrical safety risks.
Lead LOTO risk assessments and procedure development, and audit LOTO programs for effectiveness and compliance.
Develop and implement safety initiatives focused on injury prevention and hazard reduction.
Develop and deliver EHS training for employees, supervisors, and site leadership.
Provide coaching and technical guidance on chemical safety, electrical safety, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.
Promote employee engagement through safety committees, awareness campaigns, and behavioral safety initiatives.
Track, analyze, and communicate EHS performance metrics and trends.
Prepare leadership reports and presentations on compliance activities, incidents, risk assessments, and improvement initiatives.
Develop action plans to address improvement opportunities and achieve EHS objectives.
Support internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.