Environemental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Itron • Oconee, SC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. The EHS Manager will lead environmental, health, and safety programs for our large-scale manufacturing facility of approximately 1,500 employees in West Union, SC. This role focuses on collaborating with teams to develop and implement strategies that ensure compliance, encourage a proactive safety culture, and advance sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate is a relationship-oriented leader who can engage and inspire at all levels, partner on continuous improvement, and align EHS objectives with corporate goals in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing EHS programs for large-scale operations.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, risk management, and industrial hygiene.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in EHS management systems and reporting tools.
• OSHA 30-hour General Industry certification.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM.
• Experience maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership teams to develop and implement the site’s EHS strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Serve as the primary EHS resource for the facility, building strong partnerships to prioritize safety and sustainability.
• Foster and nurture a culture of accountability, agility, and innovation in EHS practices.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and state/local regulations.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications and manage audits.
• Work closely with teams to conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and develop thoughtful solutions to mitigate risks.
• Encourage and inspire a proactive safety culture through employee engagement and leadership involvement.
• Design and deliver EHS training programs for all levels of staff.
• Guide and support incident investigations and root cause analysis; implement preventive measures collaboratively.
• Oversee environmental compliance programs including air, water, waste, and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage reporting for environmental permits and regulatory submissions.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and crisis management protocols.
• Coordinate drills and ensure readiness for potential incidents.
• Track and report EHS performance metrics to site leadership and corporate.
• Recognize opportunities and partner with teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees