Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and oversee all safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental compliance initiatives within a specialty metals manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining effective EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture across all production and maintenance operations.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in metals processing, foundry operations, powder metallurgy, or a similar industrial environment, with specialized knowledge of combustible dust hazards, reactive metals, and explosion prevention. This individual will serve as the primary EHS subject matter expert, partnering with employees, operations leadership, and executive management to minimize risk, maintain compliance, and continuously improve workplace safety.

This is an outstanding opportunity to own, develop and execute an EHS program with the support of a leadership team committed to protecting their employees.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Safety & Combustible Dust Management

• Lead combustible dust hazard management for reactive metals, including titanium, aluminum, and nickel-based alloys, ensuring compliance with applicable NFPA standards and requirements.
• Oversee the inspection, maintenance, and compliance of critical safety systems, including dust collection equipment, deflagration venting, explosion isolation devices, and static-grounding systems.
• Administer respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE) programs, ensuring appropriate fit testing, employee training, and the use of required flame-resistant and static-dissipative apparel.
• Manage Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, and Hot Work permit programs across production operations and facility maintenance.
• Identify workplace hazards, evaluate operational risks, and implement preventive measures to protect employees, equipment, and facilities.

Environmental Compliance & Waste Management

• Manage environmental permits, monitoring, and reporting for air emissions, stormwater, and wastewater in compliance with applicable federal, Ohio EPA, and local requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and update EHS policies, procedures, manuals, and required programs, including Hazard Communication, Emergency Action Plans, Respiratory Protection, and other applicable safety programs.
• Oversee hazardous waste management, including proper storage, handling, labeling, documentation, manifesting, and disposal of spent chemicals, process sludges, used filter media, and other regulated waste streams.

Incident Investigation, Auditing & Training

• Lead investigations into workplace injuries, safety incidents, near misses, and environmental events; conduct root-cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS orientation, job-specific safety training, and annual refresher programs for production employees, maintenance personnel, and management.
• Conduct routine facility inspections, safety audits, and operational walkthroughs to identify hazards, verify compliance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and audits conducted by OSHA, EPA, DOT, and aerospace customers.
• Maintain OSHA injury and illness logs, workers' compensation documentation, required workplace postings, and applicable regulatory notifications.
• Partner with operations and maintenance leaders to reinforce safe work practices, address compliance gaps, and strengthen employee engagement in safety initiatives.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, Chemistry, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Five to seven or more years of progressive EHS experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferably foundry operations, primary metals processing, chemical manufacturing, or powder metallurgy.
• Experience managing hazardous materials and waste in accordance with applicable OSHA Hazard Communication, DOT, EPA, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs while balancing regulatory compliance with practical manufacturing operations.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, safety audits, and employee training.
  

Preferred Qualifications & Technical Competencies

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of federal OSHA regulations, Ohio environmental requirements, EPA regulations, RCRA, and applicable DOT hazardous materials transportation requirements.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality management systems and aerospace OEM audit expectations, particularly as they relate to EHS training, documentation, and compliance traceability.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, including the ability to build trust with production employees, influence operational leaders, and communicate effectively with executive management and regulatory agencies.