Environment, Health and Safety Manager

EHS Manager – Pascagoula, MS

Build a Safer, Stronger Future with Bird Johnson & Fairbanks Morse Defense

For more than 90 years, Bird Johnson has been a trusted leader in advanced marine propulsion technology. Today, as part of Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a major defense contractor supporting the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and global defense partners—Bird Johnson continues to expand its legacy of engineering excellence, product reliability, and mission-critical performance.

Working here means being part of an organization with deep roots, a strong vision, and a purpose-driven mission. You are supporting products and systems that help safeguard those who protect our seas. It is work you can be proud of.

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Why You Should Join Our Team

Bird Johnson and Fairbanks Morse Defense are committed to delivering exceptional value to the people who power our success. We offer:

· Company Performance Based Annual Bonus recognizing your contribution to safety, quality, and operational reliability

· Comprehensive Health and Wellness Package including medical, dental, vision, wellness resources, and additional family support programs

· Robust 401(k) with Company Match and Additional Contribution to help build long-term financial security

· 100% Tuition Reimbursement Assistance

· Meaningful Career Development Opportunities across a growing defense organization

· Purpose-Driven Work where your expertise supports critical defense missions around the world

You will join a culture built on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, key elements that drive our long-standing success.

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Position Summary

The EHS Manager oversees all environmental, health, and safety programs for the Pascagoula, MS facility, ensuring full regulatory compliance and a safe, high-performing work environment. This role includes developing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, leading incident investigations, delivering employee training, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

A successful EHS Manager will champion a LEAN, safety-driven culture through leadership alignment, employee engagement, continuous improvement, and accountability to key EHS metrics. This position plays a critical role in reducing risk, improving processes, and sustaining a strong team-owned safety culture.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide leadership in safety, health, and environmental compliance including permitting, inspections, workers’ compensation, and incident investigations with root cause analysis

· Develop, implement, and support the delivery of safety training and communication materials

· Analyze safety trends and influence positive safety behaviors across the facility

· Manage EHS-related projects, initiatives, and external consultants

· Mentor and develop EHS champions throughout the organization

· Collaborate with facility and maintenance leadership to execute safety action plans and improvement projects

· Conduct Job Hazard Assessments, Job Safety Analysis, and hazard mapping

· Reinforce environmental, health, and safety best practices across all departments

· Compile, analyze, and present EHS statistics and trends and ensure timely progress toward KPI goals

· Lead incident investigations, corrective action processes, and participate in escalated injury and incident reviews

· Research, recommend, and support engineered safety solutions to prevent future incidents

· Manage all environmental programs including permitting, air compliance, spill prevention, pollution prevention, hazardous waste, audits, and environmental training

· Maintain knowledge of environmental regulations and industry best practices

· Communicate emerging safety and environmental issues and corporate responsibility expectations across all levels

· Rigging and Crane Safety Oversight: Implement lifting safety protocols, manage inspection programs, and ensure OSHA compliance for cranes, hoists, slings, and rigging gear

· Air Quality and Ventilation: Oversee air monitoring and ventilation systems to control airborne contaminants including respirable crystalline silica, fumes, and process emissions

· Training and Education: Deliver training on general safety procedures, emergency response, heat stress prevention, noise control, and certified crane and rigging operations

· Regulatory Compliance: Ensure operations comply with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable safety and environmental regulations

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Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or related field required, master’s preferred

· 5 or more years of experience in manufacturing EHS role – Focus on Environmental

· Strongly preferred certifications include CIH, CSP, ASP, CHMM, or PE

· Solid understanding of local, state, and federal EHS requirements and regulatory agencies

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

· Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

· Ability to deliver effective EHS training across diverse teams

· Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional safety initiatives

· Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills

· Results-oriented mindset with initiative and ownership

· Proven people-centric leadership and strong problem-solving abilities

· Foundry Knowledge: Understanding of metal casting processes and hazards including silica exposure, heat stress, airborne metals, and molten metal handling

· Rigging and Crane Knowledge: Expertise in rigging principles, load securement, crane operation protocols, and OSHA standards

· U.S. Citizenship required. No dual citizenship permitted due to NOFORN program requirements

Travel: Less than 5 percent Language: English