Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Summary

The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing environmental, health, and safety programs within a manufacturing facility. This role emphasizes strong leadership, structured problem-solving, and a proven ability to maintain high safety standards in fast-paced operational environments. The ideal candidate has experience working in settings that require strict compliance, high attention to detail, and disciplined execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
• Conduct regular safety audits, workplace inspections, and incident investigations across production areas.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and applicable state/local regulations.
• Lead safety training, emergency response drills, hazard communication, and lockout/tagout instruction.
• Support manufacturing operations by identifying hazards, implementing controls, and promoting safe use of machinery and equipment.
• Manage environmental responsibilities, including waste handling, chemical management, air quality, and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to embed safety into daily workflows.
• Develop EHS metrics, reporting, and documentation to track performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead or support emergency response, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Influence teams at all levels to maintain a strong safety culture through consistent communication and training.

Required Qualifications

• 4 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard communication, machine safety, and industrial hygiene principles.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and training.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and drive process improvements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as OSHA 30/500, CSP, CHMM, or HAZWOPER.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with chemical handling, hazardous waste management, and environmental permitting.
• Background in high‑compliance, structured operations (manufacturing, aviation maintenance, logistics, engineering, or similar fields).

Competencies

• Leadership and communication
• Operational discipline
• Risk management and hazard analysis
• Problem-solving and structured decision-making
• Regulatory compliance
• Training and coaching

Pay: $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• EHS: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training (Preferred)
• CHMM (Preferred)
• OSHA Outreach Training Program 30-Hour (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $115,000