Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager

Prince Industries LLC•Brattleboro, VT

11d•$90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager develops, implements, and maintains environmental, health, and safety programs that promote a safe workplace, ensure regulatory compliance, and support employee well-being and operational excellence. The role works with leaders and employees across Prince Industries’ facilities to identify risks, reduce workplace injuries, strengthen the safety culture, and comply with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations. The position administers companywide EH&S programs, conducts inspections and audits, investigates incidents, manages workers’ compensation processes, and develops employee training. It also monitors regulatory changes and compliance, supports environmental management and reporting, and tracks performance metrics to identify and implement improvements. The role supports ISO certification efforts, continuous improvement projects, and operational excellence initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental health and safety within a manufacturing environment preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management principles.
Understanding of EPA and environmental compliance requirements.
Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and safety management systems.
Ability to interpret regulations and translate requirements into practical workplace applications.
Ability to walk manufacturing facilities regularly, climb ladders, access elevated work areas, inspect equipment, occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Due to ITAR regulations, applicants must be U.S. persons, defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), or U.S. nationals.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Associate Safety Professional (ASP).
Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST).
OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain companywide EH&S programs, policies, and procedures.
Conduct routine facility inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits; identify hazards and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Lead safety committee meetings and support employee involvement initiatives.
Maintain safety metrics, incident records, OSHA logs, and regulatory reporting documentation.
Investigate workplace injuries, near misses, property damage incidents, and safety concerns; determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
Analyze incident trends and recommend measures to reduce risk.
Administer the company’s workers’ compensation program across all locations.
Ensure workplace injuries and illnesses are promptly reported and documented in accordance with company policy and applicable state requirements.
Coordinate workers’ compensation claims with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, medical providers, and legal counsel as needed.
Serve as a point of contact for employees, supervisors, and claims representatives throughout the claims process.
Monitor claim activity, reserves, and costs; identify trends and recommend cost-containment strategies.
Coordinate return-to-work and transitional duty programs.
Maintain workers’ compensation records and documentation related to claims, medical restrictions, and accommodations.
Participate in claim review meetings and work with insurance carriers to support effective claim management and resolution.
Collaborate with Human Resources, Operations, and plant leadership on consistent application of workers’ compensation policies and procedures.
Support workers’ compensation compliance, OSHA recordkeeping, injury reporting, annual audits, payroll reporting, and insurance renewals.
Develop initiatives to reduce injury frequency, claim severity, and workers’ compensation expenses.
Develop and conduct EH&S training for employees, supervisors, and managers; facilitate new-hire orientations and annual refresher training.
Ensure required safety certifications and training records are completed and documented.
Promote safety awareness through communications and safety initiatives.
Monitor changes to environmental, health, and safety regulations and communicate their impacts to leadership.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state regulations.
Coordinate regulatory inspections and respond to agency inquiries as needed.
Maintain Safety Data Sheets and chemical inventory records.
Support environmental reporting, waste management, sustainability initiatives, and compliance with environmental permits and reporting obligations.
Coordinate hazardous waste storage, handling, and disposal; support pollution prevention, waste reduction, environmental audits, and corrective actions.
Track and analyze EH&S performance metrics and recommend improvements to safety processes and procedures.
Collaborate with leadership to establish annual safety goals and objectives.
Support ISO certification efforts, continuous improvement projects, and operational excellence programs.