EHS Manager - Petoskey Area

EHS Manager | Petoskey, MI

Salary Range: $83,000 - $128,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for workplace safety and environmental compliance? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Petoskey area seeking EHS Managers to lead and enhance their operations.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers EHS Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Petoskey in Emmet County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Harbor Springs, Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Petoskey area seeking EHS Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Deliver safety training and onboarding for new and existing employees.
• Manage PPE programs, industrial hygiene sampling and exposure monitoring.
• Oversee emergency response plans, drills and first aid readiness.
• Track EHS metrics and present trends to plant leadership.
• Maintain and update environmental, health and safety programs for the plant.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs to identify hazards and confirm corrective actions are closed.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis for injuries and near misses.
• Coordinate OSHA and environmental compliance reporting and recordkeeping.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for training and reporting.
• Ability to work on the plant floor across shifts.
• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, engineering or a related field.
• or more years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and environmental regulations.
• Experience leading incident investigations and corrective action programs.

Bonus Qualifications

• Background in industrial hygiene or ergonomics.
• Experience with behavior based safety programs.
• Familiarity with workers compensation case management.
• Certified Safety Professional or similar certification.
• Experience with ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 management systems.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Plant Safety Manager, EHS Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Safety Manager, Health and Safety Manager, EHS Coordinator, Safety Coordinator, Environmental Compliance Manager, Industrial Safety Specialist

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.