Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Candler, North Carolina | Manufacturing Environment

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and strengthen safety, environmental, and compliance initiatives at its North Carolina facility.

This is a highly visible role for someone who thrives on the manufacturing floor, enjoys building strong safety cultures, and can partner effectively with operations and leadership teams to drive continuous improvement.

Why Join

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications $90K to $115K
• Employer-sponsored health benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Monday - Friday schedule with no weekend work
• Health and wellness programs
• Collaborative, respectful work environment with strong autonomy
• Company-sponsored events and team-focused culture
• Opportunity to influence and shape safety systems during operational growth and expansion

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead all environmental, health, and safety programs for a busy manufacturing facility
• Maintain a strong on-site presence across plant operations, including future evening shift expansion
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and training programs
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NC OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements
• Conduct hazard assessments, incident investigations, audits, and corrective actions
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, injury reporting, workers’ compensation claims, and return-to-work processes
• Oversee environmental compliance efforts including hazardous materials handling, waste management, air quality, and chemical safety
• Maintain SDS/MSDS systems and required environmental documentation
• Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to improve plant-wide safety performance
• Serve as a visible and proactive safety leader on the manufacturing floor
• Develop and lead site safety teams and initiatives
• Support site security and emergency preparedness planning, including severe weather response
• Participate in onboarding and ensure all employee training programs align with safety and environmental requirements
• Collaborate with EHS leaders across multiple manufacturing locations to standardize policies and best practices

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Ergonomics, or related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4 years of EHS experience within manufacturing, industrial, construction, or related environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA compliance and safety program management
• Excellent communication and leadership skills across all organizational levels
• Self-directed and proactive problem solver who works well with minimal oversight
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within industrial or metal manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with cranes, forklifts, welding operations, working at heights, mechanical presses, and paint operations
• Knowledge of environmental permitting and chemical regulatory requirements
• Experience managing OSHA recordkeeping, hearing conservation programs, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work processes
• Understanding of Root Cause Analysis, Hierarchy of Controls, corrective actions, and quality documentation
• CSP or SMS certification
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO 9001 auditing experience or certification

This is an excellent opportunity for an EHS professional who wants to make a meaningful impact in a growing manufacturing operation while helping build a best-in-class safety culture.