Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Title: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Location: On-site at Largo, FL

Duration: 6 Months

Possible Temp to Hire

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.

Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading and managing EHS programs for the Largo, FL Depot and UCAN Field Service Teams. This role provides strategic direction, ensures compliance with regulatory and corporate standards, and drives initiatives that reduce risk and promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. The EHS Manager partners with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, deliver continuous improvement, and align operations with organizational goals.

The Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute EHS strategies that align with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Foster a proactive safety culture through leadership engagement, employee training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Implement proactive incident prevention initiatives and lead corrective actions to reduce future risk.

• Manage EHS-related projects from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational priorities.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to all applicable EHS laws, regulations, and client policies across Depot and Field operations.

• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and audits; implement timely corrective actions to mitigate hazards.

• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA) for inspections, permitting, and reporting.

Program Development & Implementation

• Lead the creation and maintenance of EHS standards, procedures, and content within the Quality Management System.

• Oversee emergency preparedness and response programs, including hurricane planning and execution.

• Administer Fire Captain and First Responder programs and ensure compliance with hazardous materials shipping regulations.

Employee Engagement & Training

• Organize and manage employee safety programs (PPE distribution, blood drives, recognition events).

• Partner with UCAN Field Service Managers to reduce mobile workforce incidents and improve safety awareness.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Lead workplace injury investigations and collaborate with leadership on corrective actions.

• Manage Workers’ Compensation cases, including restricted duty and return-to-work programs.

• Collect and maintain accurate EHS data in the corporate database.

General Compliance

• Comply with all environmental, health, and safety requirements, including department-specific standards.

Required Qualifications

• Proven track record of interpersonal skills with ability to interface well with others and integrate into other team environments.

• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple and technically complex assignments concurrently.

• Organized, analytical, detail-oriented, problem-solver, project management skills and focus on results.

• Experience in influencing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and diverse environment.

• Proven ability to deliver individual and team results.

• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific, statistical data and information to determine potential root cause and paths for process improvement.

• Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports.

• Ability to clearly articulate information during regulatory inspections.

• Ability to understand applicable regulatory guidelines.

• Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and leaders.

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use enterprise software.

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Possess a working knowledge of related disciplines/other functions, including technical services and operations processes.

• Subject matter expert in applicable EHS&S regulations

• Looking for a candidate with strong health and safety focus.

Position involves:

• Frequent daily workplace inspections.

• Continuous interaction with employees and regular engagement with senior leadership.

• Use of online platforms such as Gensuite Benchmark for health and safety reporting.

• Managing Bloodborne Pathogens programs and overseeing biohazardous/bio-waste processes.

• Experience with hazardous waste management is a plus, when candidates from other industries.

Experience and Education

• B.S. Degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering or related field required.

• Minimum of 5 years of EHS experience working in manufacturing, servicing of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology.

• Must be conversant in applicable EHS regulations.

• Professional certifications preferred

Interview Process: 1st round virtual; 2nd round could be onsite, 3rd final round with Director