EHS Manager
- Milford, CT, United States
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Original job description
POSITION TITLE: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) DEPARTMENT: Operations
Position Summary:
The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health, and safety programs across Alinabal's multistate manufacturing operations. This position ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, identifies and mitigates workplace and environmental risks, and establishes consistent practices that promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the EHS Manager works closely with plant management, supervisors, and employees to strengthen regulatory compliance, implement corrective and preventive actions, and support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations throughout the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee environmental compliance activities involving EPA and applicable state environmental agency requirements.
- Manage hazardous and nonhazardous waste procedures, including waste identification, labeling, accumulation, storage, handling, transportation, disposal, and required documentation.
- Coordinate environmental permits, registrations, inspections, monitoring, regulatory reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for all applicable facilities.
- Evaluate compliance requirements involving air emissions, wastewater, stormwater, chemical management, spill prevention, and emergency response.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for environmental and safety regulatory inspections, inquiries, and compliance matters, coordinating with facility leadership and external consultants as appropriate.
- Develop, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive action plans addressing regulatory findings, audit deficiencies, incidents, and recurring compliance concerns.
- Conduct routine EHS audits, facility inspections, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations; document findings and ensure timely resolution.
- Develop, implement, and maintain occupational health and safety programs in accordance with applicable OSHA regulations.
- Oversee workplace safety programs, including hazard communication, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, personal protective equipment, forklift safety, and emergency preparedness.
- Investigate workplace injuries, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; identify root causes and implement appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
- Maintain OSHA injury and illness records and coordinate required regulatory reporting and notifications.
- Develop and deliver environmental and safety training programs for employees and supervisors, ensuring appropriate documentation and record retention.
- Establish and maintain standardized EHS policies, procedures, inspection schedules, compliance calendars, and tracking systems across company locations.
- Monitor EHS performance indicators, identify trends, and provide regular compliance and safety updates to executive leadership.
- Partner with plant management and Human Resources on workplace safety initiatives, injury prevention, and return-to-work considerations as appropriate.
- Support environmental and safety assessments, program implementation, and standardization at existing and newly acquired facilities.
- Promote a proactive culture of environmental responsibility, workplace safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor changes in applicable regulations and recommend necessary updates to company policies, procedures, and operational practices.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, hazardous waste regulations, and applicable state environmental requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing environmental compliance programs, regulatory inspections, audits, and corrective action initiatives.
- Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining workplace safety programs, policies, procedures, and training.
- Strong knowledge of incident investigation, root cause analysis, hazard identification, and risk mitigation.
- Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with employees and management at all organizational levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic compliance tracking and reporting systems.
- Experience supporting EHS programs across multiple manufacturing facilities preferred.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred.
- Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems preferred.
- Experience in precision manufacturing, machining, metalworking, or aerospace and defense manufacturing preferred.
Other Details:
- Work Environment: Combination of office and manufacturing environments, including exposure to industrial equipment, machinery, chemicals, noise, and varying temperatures.
- Physical Demands: Position requires regular walking, standing, conducting facility inspections, and accessing manufacturing and operational areas. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn as required.
- Schedule: Full-time, primarily Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on operational and regulatory needs.
- Travel: Travel between Alinabal manufacturing locations as required.
- ADA Compliance: Alinabal is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees who require accommodations or have work restrictions will be supported through an interactive process to ensure safe and effective performance of essential job functions.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Alinabal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.