Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

MITER Brands•Nokomis, FL

1d•$87,000 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager leads and manages facility environmental, health, and safety programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture. The role partners with operations, HR, and leadership to reduce workplace risk, improve safety performance, develop employee competency, and support continuous improvement. The manager owns EHS training requirements, content, completion tracking, and qualification records; delivers or coordinates training; and verifies employee understanding, safe equipment operation, and competency. The role leads incident and near-miss investigations, performs root cause analyses, manages corrective actions, escalates significant incidents and risks, and coordinates injury reporting, occupational medical follow-up, workers’ compensation documentation, and return-to-work activities. The position maintains emergency response plans, coordinates preparedness with local emergency agencies, conducts drills, and ensures response teams and equipment are prepared and compliant. It drives safety, accountability, and continuous improvement and partners with leadership to meet OSHA regulations and company safety standards. The role is onsite in Venice, Florida, Monday through Friday during standard business hours, with additional hours as needed to support operations. Compensation is $87,000–$108,000 annually, plus eligibility for an annual performance-based incentive bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least five years of progressive EHS experience within manufacturing or a related industry.
At least two years leading an EHS function or team, including employee development and cross-functional collaboration.
Demonstrated experience independently managing site-level EHS programs.
Proven experience supporting a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental, health, and safety compliance requirements.
Excellent root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with team members, management, regulatory agencies, and external partners.
Ability to lead and influence employees and leaders at all organizational levels and drive accountability without direct authority.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships across departments.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Experience presenting and facilitating training for small and large groups.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and regularly walk production areas.
Commitment to promoting and maintaining a safe work environment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification or other relevant credentials.

Responsibilities

Own facility EHS training requirements, content development, completion tracking, and qualification records, including new-hire safety orientation.
Deliver EHS training or coordinate qualified internal trainers and external providers.
Verify employee understanding, safe equipment operation, and competency requirements where applicable.
Lead incident, injury, and near-miss investigations with operations teams.
Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Establish corrective action owners and timelines, and verify effectiveness before closure.
Escalate significant incidents and unresolved risks to leadership in a timely manner.
Coordinate injury reporting, occupational medical follow-up, workers’ compensation documentation, and return-to-work activities.
Maintain emergency response plans and coordinate preparedness activities with local emergency response agencies.
Conduct emergency drills and ensure emergency response teams and equipment remain prepared and compliant.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
Partner with leadership teams to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
Conduct facility inspections, incident investigations, and training sessions in a manufacturing environment.
Respond to emergencies and support business operations as needed.