Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
About The Position
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety to lead site safety, environmental compliance, and facilities and maintenance operations in Simsbury, Connecticut. EBAD develops mission-critical products for space, missile, and defense applications, where protecting people and maintaining safe, reliable operations are essential. The manager will own the site’s safety agenda and build a proactive culture in which employees raise concerns, leaders take responsibility, and improvements are sustained. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical expertise and risk judgment with the ability to influence Operations, develop teams, and deliver measurable results. The position leads site EHS programs and compliance, partners with Operations and technical experts to manage manufacturing risks, and oversees EHS, Facilities, and Maintenance employees and operations. It also directs facility readiness, including building systems, preventive maintenance, repairs, custodial services, contractors, emergency preparedness, and facility security procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Eight or more years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing, including at least three years leading a site-level EHS function or comparable scope, with demonstrated people leadership.
- Strong working knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state and local requirements, including hazardous waste, air permitting, stormwater, and other environmental obligations relevant to site operations.
- Demonstrated ownership of compliance programs, regulatory inspections, audits, training, and corrective actions, with the ability to translate requirements into practical operating controls.
- Experience assessing significant manufacturing risks, investigating incidents, and implementing effective preventive and corrective actions.
- Track record of completing program implementation, strengthening operational ownership of safety, and delivering measurable, sustained improvement.
- Proven ability to coach and develop teams, address performance gaps, and build accountability and independent program ownership.
- Experience leading or closely partnering with Facilities and Maintenance on preventive maintenance, contractor safety, emergency preparedness, and operational readiness.
- Strong communication, analytical, and prioritization skills; ability to influence leaders and employees across functions, supported by effective use of performance data and reporting tools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace and defense, energetics, chemical processing, or another high-hazard manufacturing environment; familiarity with explosives safety and process hazard assessment.
- Direct leadership of facilities and maintenance operations, including building systems, service contracts, operating budgets, and capital improvements.
- Experience applying Lean, daily management, and structured problem solving to improve safety and operational performance.
Responsibilities
- Set site EHS priorities and lead safety and environmental programs, regulatory inspections, audits, training, and reporting in alignment with applicable requirements and company standards.
- Lead hazard assessments and incident and near-miss investigations, applying effective controls to prevent serious incidents and recurring risks.
- Partner with technical experts to address hazards associated with energetic materials and manufacturing processes, incorporating safety into equipment, facility, and process changes.
- Maintain a visible floor presence, build employee trust, and ensure reported concerns receive timely action and feedback.
- Partner with Operations and functional leaders to establish ownership of safety performance, corrective actions, and training compliance.
- Drive safety programs and audit actions through implementation with clear owners, milestones, and escalation; verify adoption and effectiveness.
- Use leading and lagging indicators to identify trends, prioritize risks, and demonstrate sustained improvement; apply daily management and structured problem solving through the Ensign-Bickford Operating System (EBOS).
- Lead, coach, and develop EHS, Facilities, and Maintenance employees; set expectations, address performance gaps, and strengthen engagement and accountability.
- Build cross-training, backup coverage, and independent program ownership so teams can solve problems and sustain results.
- Oversee building systems, preventive maintenance, repairs, custodial services, and contractors to support safe, reliable manufacturing and office operations.
- Prioritize work, budgets, and facility improvements based on risk and operating needs.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness and facility security procedures with appropriate partners and verify contractor safety and work quality.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance and wellness resources
- Incentive compensation eligibility, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
