What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager position at Jabil?
How will you make an impact? The EHS Manager:
Education/experience:
- Manages and leads the Environmental, Health, and Safety program to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards.
- Develops, implements, and continuously improves EHS policies, procedures, and programs to reduce workplace risks and promote a culture of safety across the organization.
- Provides strategic direction and hands-on guidance to EHS staff and cross-functional teams, overseeing incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action processes.
- Serves as the primary EHS liaison with regulatory agencies, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive EHS programs, policies, and procedures in alignment with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
- Lead incident investigations, workers compensation, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans to prevent recurrence of injuries, illnesses, and environmental releases.
- Manage regulatory compliance activities including permits, reporting, recordkeeping, and agency correspondence (OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state/local authorities).
- Design and deliver EHS training programs to employees, supervisors, and management to promote awareness and regulatory compliance.
- Lead, mentor, and manage EHS staff, including EHS Engineers and Coordinators, to ensure consistent program execution across all sites.
- Monitor EHS performance metrics, analyze trends, and prepare reports and presentations for senior management and corporate stakeholders.
- Coordinate and support environmental monitoring programs, including air, water, and waste management activities.
- Manage EHS budgets, resources, and vendor relationships to support program objectives.
- Act as primary point of contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and emergency response situations.
Education/experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field is required.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in environmental, health, and safety roles, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Experience must include direct responsibility for EHS program management, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation in an industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment.
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA general industry and/or construction standards (29 CFR 1910 / 1926), EPA regulations, and applicable state/local EHS requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement EHS management systems (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001, or VPP frameworks).
- Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of an organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare regulatory submittals, internal reports, and training materials.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical, actionable programs.
- Strong analytical skills and data-driven approach to identifying trends and measuring program effectiveness.
- Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience managing multi-site EHS programs across multiple geographic locations.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – Preferred
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) – Preferred
- OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry or Construction) – Required
- This position operates in both office and industrial/manufacturing environments, requiring regular time on the production floor, or outdoor locations to conduct inspections, audits, and training activities.
- The employee may be exposed to varying weather conditions, loud noise, chemical hazards, and other industrial environments typical of manufacturing operations.
- Physical demands include the ability to walk, stand, climb, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, as well as the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Salary : $108,000 - $194,500