What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager position at DS Containers?
DS Containers is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety, environmental and compliance initiatives across our two Batavia manufacturing facilities. This position plays a critical leadership role in maintaining regulatory compliance, strengthening our safety culture, reducing risk, and ensuring all employees return home safely every day.
What You'll Do
- Lead and continuously improve environmental, health and safety programs across two manufacturing facilities.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, workers' compensation, and other applicable regulations.
- Conduct safety observations, coaching, investigations, audits, and risk assessments.
- Manage injury reporting, workers' compensation claims, return-to-work activities, and incident investigations.
- Develop and deliver EHS training programs.
- Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Leadership teams.
- Maintain EHS documentation, records, policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
- Support customer, internal, and third-party audits.
- Supervise and develop EHS personnel.
- Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 10 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous leadership experience with direct reports.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, workers' compensation, incident investigations, and safety management systems.
- Experience developing and implementing EHS programs and training.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to spend significant time on the production floor and walk multiple facilities daily.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $125,000 - $150,000
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career growth opportunities with a growing manufacturing organization
About DS Containers
DS Containers is a leading manufacturer of aerosol cans and packaging solutions serving customers across North America. We are committed to safety, quality, innovation, and creating an environment where employees can succeed and grow.
If you are passionate about safety leadership and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.
Using proprietary technology developed by our partner, Daiwa Can Company of Japan, our new, modern container is available for a variety of product applications.
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000