Environment, Health and Safety Manager

About the Company

A leading manufacturer of vision safety solutions for the bus and truck vehicle marketplace. Our products range from mirrors and visors to digital vision technologies, including cameras, sensors, monitors, and collision avoidance systems. Our products are found in commercial trucks, buses, and vans, specialty and military vehicles, industrial equipment, and more

Position Summary

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager leads all compliance, sustainability, and occupational safety initiatives across a five-building campus in Jamaica, Queens. The EHS Manager drives safety performance, ensures strict alignment with local and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, NYC DOB/DEP), and fosters a proactive safety culture. The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring workplace safety, health, and emergency response programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee EHS programs across the multibuilding campus, ensuring consistent safety standards, routing facility audits, and rapid hazard identification.
• Maintain full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA recordkeeping, EPA waste management, and strict adherence to NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) codes.
• Lead thorough incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Design and deliver site-specific EHS training programs, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), HAZCOM, machine guarding, and emergency preparedness.
• Manage hazardous waste disposal, air emissions, and wastewater discharge.
• Develop and update comprehensive emergency response plans, procedures, training programs, and lead facility-wide drills.
• Conduct safety risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential threats to personnel, facilities, and operations.
• Collaborate with local emergency response agencies, medical providers, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor workplace conditions to ensure safe operations and recommend improvements.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5 - 8 years of progressive EHS management experience, preferably within an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment. Multi-site oversight is highly preferred.
• Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), or related credential is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of local NYC Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) and fire codes, including experience with SST (Site Safety Training) requirements, OSHA, MSDS, NFPA, EPA, and other applicable safety regulations.
• Excellent risk assessment capabilities, strong proficiency with EHS management software, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and other Microsoft Office applications, and incident reporting systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Data-driven decision-making and statistical analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on efficiency and cost savings.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance regulations in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Medical
• Voluntary Life
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off• Between 9 and 11 paid holidays.
• Employee discounts
• Centrally located – one block from LIRR/Subway Jamaica Station