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Job Description
Position Summary:
The EHS Group Lead is responsible for the daily leadership of Environmental, Health, and Safety operations. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and occupational health and safety regulations. The EHS Group Lead will work closely with the Environmental, Health & Safety Director to implement enterprise-wide standardized processes at the local factory. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, regulatory fluency, and the ability to guide operational teams toward continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Compliance & Reporting
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market, all made in America. For over 75 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens®," echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms. Ruger has remained a global leader in offering unparalleled service, innovative technology, and providing peace of mind to our users at every step.
Job Description
Position Summary:
The EHS Group Lead is responsible for the daily leadership of Environmental, Health, and Safety operations. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and occupational health and safety regulations. The EHS Group Lead will work closely with the Environmental, Health & Safety Director to implement enterprise-wide standardized processes at the local factory. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, regulatory fluency, and the ability to guide operational teams toward continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Compliance & Reporting
- Manage and ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, including but not limited to RCRA, CWA, CAA, EPCRA, SPCC, and local ordinances.
- Lead and coordinate the accurate and timely submission of all required environmental reporting at the federal, state, and local levels.
- Maintain all required documentation and electronic filing systems in a ready-for-audit state.
- Coordinate with vendors and haulers for waste removal and maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, including maintaining and posting OSHA 300 logs.
- Lead weekly safety inspections, including spill kits, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, and PPE stations.
- Oversee incident reporting, investigation, and corrective actions using root cause analysis.
- Support and manage workers’ compensation claims and reporting, coordinating with HR, occupational health support, and insurance providers.
- Partner with the EHS Director to apply Lean manufacturing principles to the environmental program as a strategy for pollution prevention, waste minimization, and efficiency improvements.
- Assist in the development of standardized documentation templates, inspection forms, and reporting workflows.
- Identify process inefficiencies and support resolution through structured root cause analysis and preventive action planning.
- Collaborate closely with operations and maintenance personnel, serving as an environmental, health, and safety advisor to facility leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety, or related field preferred; equivalent experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in EHS in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and OSHA standards.
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, enforce standards, and communicate across departments.
- Familiarity with wastewater treatment, hazardous waste handling, and chemical storage practices.
- Experience with Lean, 5S, or Kaizen methodologies is a plus.
- Competency in performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Clear and confident communication with both frontline staff and facility leadership.
- Exceptional organizational and documentation skills.
- Proactive problem-solver with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Comfortable coordinating with regulatory agencies, vendors, and internal departments.
- Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit sharing and bonus
- Heath benefits including medical, dental, and vision
- Life and Retirement benefits including 401k match, company 401k contribution, basic and supplemental life options, as well as short- and long-term disability plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Relocation Assistance is available for the right candidate
- Casual work environment
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market, all made in America. For over 75 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens®," echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms. Ruger has remained a global leader in offering unparalleled service, innovative technology, and providing peace of mind to our users at every step.