EHS Manager

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Upside Innovations is a manufacturer of aluminum ramps, steps, canopies, OSHA steps, covered walkways, and custom access products. We are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to develop, lead, and continuously improve our environmental, health, and safety programs while fostering a world-class EHS culture. The EHS Manager will lead the organization’s efforts to maintain regulatory compliance, reduce risk, strengthen safety performance, and identify and implement continuous improvements. This role requires an influential, hands-on leader who can partner effectively with employees and leaders at all levels, develop and implement policies and programs, and promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Position responsibilities:

• • Develop, implement, and continuously improve health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and programs across the organization.
  • Lead incident and accident investigations to identify root causes and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained.
  • Maintain systems for tracking incidents, near misses, corrective actions, workers’ compensation claims, and safety performance metrics to support data-driven improvements.
  • Lead the organization’s safety training programs, including new hire orientation, ongoing safety education, emergency procedures, and other relevant workplace safety topics.
  • Develop and maintain training materials, records, and documentation to support compliance and employee development.
  • Partner with supervisors and managers to reinforce safe work practices, strengthen accountability, and promote employee engagement in safety initiatives.
  • Conduct routine facility inspections and risk assessments to identify environmental, health, and safety hazards and opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop and maintain inspection policies, procedures, and schedules, and ensure identified issues are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits and investigations, determine appropriate corrective or preventive measures, and follow through to completion.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA requirements and workers’ compensation laws.
  • Maintain and submit required environmental, safety, and regulatory records and documentation.
  • Evaluate job tasks and work areas to determine appropriate personal protective equipment, safety controls, and safe work practices.
  • Manage and support workers’ compensation claims, including coordinating claim activities with employees, managers, medical providers, and third-party administrators.
  • Participate in workers’ compensation and other safety-related legal or regulatory processes as needed.
  • Serve as a liaison between the company and applicable government or regulatory agencies.
  • Monitor incident, injury, and claim trends; identify areas of risk; and develop strategies to improve safety performance and reduce recurrence.
  • Prepare and present EHS reports, metrics, trends, and recommendations to organizational leadership.
  • Provide visible leadership and serve as a trusted resource for environmental, health, and safety matters throughout the organization.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or a related field.
  • Five years of related EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of or experience in the construction industry preferred.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, workers’ compensation, claims management, incident investigation, and insurance programs and policies.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and delivering safety training and leading positive organizational change.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.