Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an EH&S Manager to lead the Environmental, Health & Safety programs at our Rome facility. This position is responsible for promoting a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and other applicable regulations while driving continuous improvement in environmental, health, and safety performance. The EH&S Manager will partner with plant leadership, Corporate EH&S, and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance, manage EH&S systems, lead training, investigate incidents, and support a strong safety culture throughout the facility.

What Sets Us Apart

• Premium Benefits from Day One – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with 87% of medical costs covered.
• 401(k) with Generous Contributions – 3% company contribution plus a 2% company match.
• Competitive Salary with Performance-Based Pay Increases
• Quarterly Profit Sharing – Eligible employees receive quarterly profit-sharing payouts based on company performance. As your salary grows, so does your profit-sharing opportunity.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Continue your education and professional development.
• Paid Time Off – Vacation plus 11 paid holidays.
• $5,000 Adoption Assistance
• On-Site Perks – Fitness center, barbershop, free coffee, and hot drinks.
  
  

Pay

• $68,000-$100,000
• Pay based on performance
  
  

Schedule

• Full-Time
  
  

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Partner with plant leadership to promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement, hazard recognition, and continuous improvement.
• Coach leaders on safety expectations, accountability, and best practices.
• Encourage near-miss reporting, hazard identification, and timely corrective actions .
  
  

EH&S Systems & Compliance

• Manage and maintain EH&S systems, including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Cority and 3E Online.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NYS DEC, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies, including OSHA, EPA, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
• Maintain environmental permits, injury records, written programs, and required regulatory reports.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring, audiometric testing, inspections, and environmental compliance activities.
• Lead internal, external, regulatory, and insurance related EH&S audits.
  
  

Training

• Develop and deliver EH&S training for new and existing employees.
• Ensure all required regulatory, company, and site-specific training is completed.
• Risk Management
• Lead Safety Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (SFMEA) and other risk assessments.
• Identify opportunities to reduce risk through engineering controls, safe work practices, and proper PPE.
  
  

Communication & Incident Management

• Lead the EH&S Committee and communicate safety performance across the facility.
• Manage incident investigations, determine root causes, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Complete required incident reporting and coordinate with regulatory agencies when necessary.
• Continuous Improvement
• Lead EH&S improvement initiatives that enhance safety, compliance, and operational performance.
• Manage contractor safety, vendor approvals, and insurance compliance.
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Five (5) or more years of EH&S experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and New York State DEC regulations.
• Experience with environmental permits, audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to develop and deliver safety training.
• Experience leading safety committees and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Ability to work with regulatory agencies, including OSHA, EPA, and NYS DEC.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• CSP, ASP, or other EH&S certifications are a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear required PPE.
  
  

About Us

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSEWS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.