Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

Neon Aerospace • Manchester, CT

55d • Hybrid

About The Position

Neon Aero is seeking a Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to develop, implement, and continuously improve the programs that protect our employees, contractors, visitors, the community, and the environment. This role leads site safety and environmental compliance, supports operational excellence, and partners with leaders across the organization to build a proactive, risk-aware culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Five or more years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, laboratory, energy, logistics, or similarly regulated operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, hazardous waste, stormwater, air, wastewater, chemical management, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, confined space, and emergency response requirements.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, training, and corrective action management.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and influence skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels.
• Ability to interpret regulations and translate requirements into practical operational procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, OHST, or equivalent.
• Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or comparable management systems.
• Experience managing environmental permits, hazardous materials, waste programs, and contractor safety programs.
• Experience implementing EHS software systems, dashboards, and leading indicators.
• Experience in a multi-site, high-growth, or startup operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS program development, driving policies, procedures, standards, and training that keep our people and sites safe.
• Own regulatory compliance across OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state agency requirements, including permits, inspections, and reporting.
• Lead hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action planning to prevent injuries and environmental events.
• Build a culture of accountability and hazard reporting through training, coaching, and cross-functional partnership.
• Turn EHS metrics and trend data into recommendations that reduce risk and improve compliance across the site.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including equity participation, growth opportunities, and full health benefits (health, vision, dental, 401(k)) designed to support you in and out of work.

What This Job Offers

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