EHS Manager

Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and manage all aspects of safety and environmental programs within a heavy manufacturing facility located in Muskegon, MI. This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for someone passionate about cultivating a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. You'll be the key liaison between operations, leadership, and regulatory bodies-working across departments to reduce risk, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, environmentally sound workplace practices. The role balances both office and production floor presence, requiring a leader who's comfortable in steel-toed boots and equally effective in a boardroom discussion. If you're looking to make a tangible impact on workplace safety and environmental stewardship in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment, this opportunity is built for you.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage EHS programs across the assigned facility, driving a culture of safety, compliance, and proactive risk management.Develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state safety and environmental regulations.Act as the facility's subject matter expert on environmental and safety protocols, collaborating with internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies.Lead the incident learning process, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action plans.Manage regulatory inspections, citations, and the site's emergency response protocols.Oversee the medical surveillance program and qualification processes.Partner with HR on workers' compensation and return-to-work strategies.Maintain required documentation and ensure all records align with current regulations and internal standards.Conduct regular plant floor inspections, safety audits, and ergonomic assessments.Deliver effective training programs in safe work practices for all levels of the workforce.Support sustainability efforts and contribute to corporate environmental management system (EMS) initiatives.Foster psychological safety and trusted relationships at all levels of the organization-from hourly employees to senior leadership. Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).5-10 years of experience in EHS leadership within a heavy manufacturing environment.Solid understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant federal and state safety and environmental regulations.Demonstrated ability to lead safety programs and successfully drive culture change.Experience with environmental compliance programs (CAA, CWA, RCRA).Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and educate across multiple levels of an organization.Comfortable with both strategic planning and hands-on execution.Preferred Experience:Background in foundry safety or similar high-risk industrial environments.Knowledge of industrial hygiene techniques such as air and noise sampling.Experience facilitating learning teams or methodologies related to Human & Organizational Performance (HOP), Safety Differently, or Safety II.Prior involvement in sustainability initiatives or EMS program development.Track record of leading successful safety improvement or risk-reduction projects.Working Environment:Split between office (60%) and production floor (40%).Must be comfortable working in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment.Titles Encouraged to Apply:EHS ManagerEnvironmental ManagerSafety ManagerHealth & Safety LeadSenior EHS SpecialistIndustrial Safety ManagerEnvironmental Compliance Manager