Health, Safety and Environmental Plant Manager

Clorox • Aberdeen, MD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Clorox is seeking a passionate and strategic Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to champion environmental excellence and compliance across our manufacturing operation. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, this role will be responsible for leading environmental programs related to air, water, waste, permitting, and regulatory compliance while driving sustainable business practices and a culture of environmental responsibility. Under the guidance of Corporate EHS leadership, the EHS Manager will influence and promote a proactive, environmentally focused culture by implementing best-in-class compliance programs, reducing environmental risk, advancing sustainability initiatives, and ensuring the site operates in accordance with all applicable environmental regulations while supporting Zero Loss objectives.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive HSE/EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated expertise in environmental compliance, including air emissions, water systems, hazardous waste, permitting, and regulatory reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field preferred; Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) strongly preferred.
• Additional certifications such as Certified Waste Management Professional (CWMP) or Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)
• Proven success leading complex incident investigations, conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implementing sustainable corrective actions that reduce risk and strengthen site compliance performance.
• Strong background driving environmental stewardship initiatives, sustainability programs, waste reduction efforts, and continuous improvement activities that support operational and business objectives.
• Experience partnering with operations and engineering teams to support capital projects, perform risk assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and integrate HSE requirements into project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s HSE strategy and drive a proactive, Zero Loss culture through continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the HSE team, Safety Committee, and plant leaders to strengthen compliance and risk awareness.
• Oversee environmental, health, and safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all federal, state, local, and company requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action programs to prevent recurrence and reduce operational risk.
• Serve as the primary site contact for environmental and safety regulatory agencies, inspections, audits, and reporting activities.
• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, resource conservation, and Zero Waste to Landfill objectives.
• Develop, monitor, and report HSE metrics to measure performance, identify trends, and support business objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments and site audits, correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors while promoting accountability across the organization.
• Manage and continuously improve HSE management systems, processes, and training programs to build site capability.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure safe production practices and compliance across all plant activities.
• Support capital projects by integrating HSE requirements into project planning, design reviews, equipment installations, and startup activities.
• Deliver world-class HSE results through strong leadership, regulatory excellence, effective communication, and continuous risk reduction.

Benefits

• Robust health plans
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company match
• Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location)
• Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager