EHS Manager ( Steel Foundry / Casting)

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) leader who knows how to build a strong safety culture in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment?

We are seeking an EHS Safety Manager to lead environmental compliance, workplace safety, risk reduction, and site security operations across two industrial manufacturing locations in Atchison, Kansas, and St. Joseph, Missouri.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by partnering with plant leadership, developing employees, strengthening regulatory compliance, and embedding safety into everyday operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can balance regulatory expertise with practical solutions that improve safety performance and operational accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental, Health & Safety

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site-wide EHS policies, programs, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable Kansas and Missouri environmental and safety regulations.
• Conduct and oversee safety inspections, hazard assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
• Manage environmental permits, monitoring, reporting, and regulatory agency interactions involving air, water, and waste.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Deliver employee and supervisor training on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and environmental responsibilities.
• Partner with plant leadership to reduce workplace risks, improve safety performance, and reinforce accountability.
• Promote employee engagement through safety committees, hazard reporting, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain accurate EHS documentation and records.

Site Security & Operations

• Oversee site security operations, including coordination and performance management of a third-party security contractor.
• Ensure appropriate site access controls and security procedures across two locations encompassing approximately 16 acres and 14 buildings.
• Coordinate security coverage and collaborate with site leadership to maintain effective security practices.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as a visible, approachable leader who champions a safety-first culture.
• Coach managers and supervisors on safety leadership and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to improve EHS processes, employee participation, and operational risk management.
• Track key safety metrics, training completion, incident trends, and corrective action effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of EHS management experience in manufacturing, foundry operations, or heavy industry.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state environmental and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with incident investigations, regulatory compliance, safety audits, and corrective action management.
• Experience developing and delivering EHS training programs.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence employees and leaders at all levels of an organization.
• Experience driving cultural change, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

• Strong regulatory compliance and successful audits.
• Reduced recordable incidents and sustained prevention of lost-time injuries.
• Timely incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Consistent completion of required employee and contractor training.
• Increased employee participation in safety programs and hazard reporting.
• Effective integration of safety and environmental responsibility into daily operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary of $120,000 per year
• 5% annual bonus opportunity
• Potential sign-on bonus of up to $1,000, subject to eligibility and applicable policy
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Employer-provided life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and vacation
• Training and education reimbursement opportunities
• Unionized work environment
• Employee recognition programs

Additional Requirements

Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment background check, physical examination, and drug screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.

Interested in leading safety and environmental excellence in a hands-on industrial environment? Apply today.

Pay: $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Application Question(s):

• How large of a facility were you responsible for?
• Under your time as EHS Manager, have your prior companies ever received citations or fines from OSHA, EPA, or state agencies? If yes, provide brief explanation please.

Experience:

• OSHA compliance: 3 years (Preferred)
• Safety Training: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Joseph, MO 64504: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person