Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) & Sustainability Manager
About The Position
Reporting to the VP of Global Operations, the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) & Sustainability Manager will act as a key site leader responsible for driving a strong safety-first culture while ensuring full compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations across multiple locations. On a typical day, you will combine hands-on engagement on the shop floor with strategic oversight, leading risk assessments, incident prevention programs, and regulatory compliance efforts. You will own and continuously improve core EHS systems, partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Facilities, and play a critical role in advancing sustainability initiatives focused on reducing energy use, waste, and environmental impact. This position also requires leading training and capability building, driving employee engagement in safety initiatives, and providing consistent leadership and standardisation across sites, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. The EHS & Sustainability Manager is a key site leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a world-class Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) program across Ott’s Fort Collins and Loveland Service operations. This leader will drive a Zero Harm culture, ensure full compliance with regulatory and corporate standards, and lead site-level sustainability initiatives that reduce environmental impact and support long-term operational excellence. This position is part of the Global Operations team located in Fort Collins, CO and will be an On-Site role.
Requirements
- 5+ years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations
- Experience leading safety programs, environmental compliance, and audits
- Proven ability to influence culture and drive cross-functional changes
Nice To Haves
- CSP, CIH, or equivalent certification
- Experience with sustainability / ESG programs in manufacturing
- ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 experience
- Experience in multi-site operations
- Lean/continuous improvement experience
Responsibilities
- Champion a safety-first culture where EHS is a core organizational value.
- Lead visible, hands-on engagement on the shop floor to reinforce safe behaviors and EHS standard work
- Drive employee participation in hazard identification, near-miss reporting, and safety improvement initiatives
- Serve as the site expert and advisor on all EHS-related matters
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local environmental and safety regulations
- Maintain systems and processes to monitor compliance and proactively address risk
- Lead risk assessments, hazard evaluations, and mitigation planning to prevent injuries
- Serve as the primary interface with regulatory agencies, audits, and city/county inspections
- Implement programs to prevent incidents, injuries, and environmental releases
- Lead thorough investigations with structured root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Develop and track leading and lagging EHS KPIs to drive performance and accountability
- Ensure timely reporting and documentation of incidents
- Own and continuously improve core EHS programs, including: Hazard communication, PPE and safety compliance, Ergonomics and industrial hygiene
- Establish standard work, layered audits, and EHS governance processes
- Lead safety committee engagement and program effectiveness
- Execute site-level sustainability strategy aligned with Veralto and Ott priorities
- Lead initiatives to reduce energy consumption, water usage, and waste generation across both sites.
- Drive waste minimization, recycling, and responsible disposal programs
- Identify and implement opportunities to reduce emissions and environmental footprint
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Facilities to integrate sustainability into: Capital projects, Equipment selection, Process improvements
- Owner of tracking and reporting of sustainability KPIs (e.g., energy intensity, waste reduction, emissions)
- Lead safety walks, audits, and Gemba activities with leadership teams
- Integrate EHS and sustainability metrics into Daily Management (DM) systems
- Ensure proactive identification and resolution of EHS and environmental risks
- Embed EHS&S principles into VES / continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and deliver training programs on safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability topics
- Ensure compliance with all required certifications and training standards
- Build organizational capability in EHS and sustainability through coaching and education
- Provide leadership and standardization across Fort Collins and Loveland Service sites
- Ensure consistent implementation of EHS&S programs and best practices
- Support site expansion, integration activities, and operational changes with appropriate EHS and sustainability controls
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional onboarding and training opportunities
- Career coaching and development opportunities
- Flexible work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
