EHS Manager

Brief Description

The EHS Manager is responsible for the overall Environmental Health and Safety analysis and adherence for the organization, which includes four locations, containing a mix of office and manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the VP of Operations & Supply Chain, this individual will plan, direct, implement and manage JSA programs, protocols and procedures that ensure and promote a positive, safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment. Key accountabilities include managing compliance, chemical safety, and risk mitigation specifically tailored to our wet processing and plating operations. The EHS Manager will execute and sustain compliance with environmental and safety regulatory agencies, which includes conducting audits, developing protocol and training, governing training plans, conducting regular KPI measures of effectiveness, and cascading communication within the organization. This position will focus on safety and regulatory compliance in all areas of the organization. This individual will also provide first-response protocols, monitor incident response, and work cross-fully to support EHS operations and staff in fostering a zero-tolerance culture.

Essential Job Duties

• Inform leaders and provide direction to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local EHS regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA, DoT, MPCA). Govern internal process audits and represent the organization during regulatory agency interactions.
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses and risk assessments to identify hazards, determine root causes, and recommend effective mitigation strategies. Coach leadership and employees at all levels on EHS expectations and safe work practices.
• Investigate injuries, near-misses, and other incidents. Implement and verify corrective and preventive actions. Respond to employee safety concerns, risk mitigation ideas, and ergonomic issues in support of a proactive safety culture.
• Work closely with Hazardous Waste coordinators to maintain a compliance calendar, prepare reports and permits, and conduct site audits of TSDFs. Ensure proper handling and documentation of SDS/MSDS and related environmental protocols.
• Develop and implement industrial hygiene monitoring plans. Serve as Radiation Safety Officer in accordance with ALARA standards, ensuring compliance with radiation safety regulations and best practices.
• Develop, deliver, and update EHS training programs, including new employee orientation. Maintain accurate safety training records, certifications, injury reports, and other documentation as required by regulations.
• Lead the Safety Committee in setting objectives, driving initiatives, and supporting a culture of safety throughout the organization.
• Maintain and submit all EHS documentation and reports in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines and internal policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in alignment with the EHS Strategic Plan and organizational goals.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• B.S. in Environmental Health, Safety, Industrial Science, or related field preferred.
  
  

Experience And/or Training

• 4 years of EHS experience working with technical specialty, applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines in coherence with chemical and hazardous waste management, manufacturing safety and ergonomics, and first responder protocols.
• Experience managing EHS protocols within a manufacturing environment that includes chemical plating, metal finishing, or high-density chemical processing lines is strongly preferred.
• 2 years project lead/project management experience.
• 2 years training (trainer) experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 systems preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and harbor positive changes.
• Computer skills commensurate with job requirements (Microsoft office suite, data management, EHS/JSA monitoring software, cloud-based systems, networking, email, etc.)
• Exceptional organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Familiarity, and experience with 5S methodology.
• Must be entrusted with confidential information.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring moderate manual dexterity.
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Professional certification in one or more EHS specialties (CIH, CHMM, CSP, CBSP, CHP, etc.) is highly preferred.
• CPR Certification.
• Further professional certification or licenses may be required by regulation.
• Valid Driver’s license
  
  

Working Environment

• Work is indoors in a climatically controlled office or in the production area.
• Work or presence on the plant floor may present an exposure to possibly hazardous conditions. Proper safety equipment is provided by the company for employees; its use is mandatory.
• Most work performed indoors, split between manufacturing facilities and an office environment.
• Position will require frequent mobility within facilities as well as frequent driving between facilities.
• Work on the plant floor may present an exposure to possibly hazardous conditions. This includes adherence to strict PPE and safety protocols.
  
  

We offer a competitive base salary in the $97,000 to $130,000 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities tied to performance.

Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. We also provide a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it’s needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.