Job Summary
The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies. This role drives a proactive safety culture, minimizes environmental impact, and ensures a safe, healthy workplace for employees, contractors, and visitors. The EHS Manager partners with leadership and employees to continuously improve safety performance and environmental stewardship.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local/state regulations
- Lead workplace safety initiatives, risk assessments, and hazard mitigation activities
- Promote a culture of safety through training, communication, and employee engagement
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Manage environmental compliance programs, including waste management, air emissions, water discharge, and chemical handling
- Maintain required EHS documentation, permits, and reporting
- Track and analyze safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near misses) and environmental KPIs
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and inspections
- Support ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and occupational health initiatives
- Collaborate with Operations and Engineering on new equipment, process changes, and facility expansions
- Lead emergency response planning, drills, and incident preparedness
- Manage EHS budgets and external vendors/consultants
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulations
- Experience conducting safety training and leading investigations
- Proven ability to drive safety culture and continuous improvement
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM
- Experience in machinery, heavy manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or similar industries
- Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 systems
- Multi-site EHS responsibility experience
Key Competencies
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Safety Leadership & Culture Building
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Environmental Stewardship
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a manufacturing plant environment with regular exposure to industrial operations.