EHS Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professional to lead our EHS initiatives and ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

• Develop and implement comprehensive EHS programs and policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Manage and coordinate all activities related to OSHA and other regulatory bodies.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee the management of hazardous materials, including storage, disposal, and emergency response planning.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees at all levels within the organization.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and report on progress to senior management and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS considerations into business operations and project planning.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices in environmental health and safety.
• Facilitate the establishment and tracking of EHS goals and objectives to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to manage workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs for employees injured on the job.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies for all EHS matters, including permitting, reporting, and documentation.
• Monitor changes in EHS regulations and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.
• Develop emergency response plans and lead drills to ensure preparedness for environmental or safety emergencies.
• Manage the EHS budget, including purchasing safety equipment and managing contracts with external vendors and consultants.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in EHS management within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Professional certification in EHS (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations and standards (OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, etc.).
• Experience with EHS auditing and risk assessments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive EHS programs and initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in EHS management systems and software.
• Experience in incident investigation, reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to conduct and coordinate employee training on EHS topics.
• Capability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience managing EHS documentation and ensuring compliance with record-keeping requirements.
• Willingness to stay up-to-date with current industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in EHS.
• Physical ability to perform site inspections and audits, including accessing various areas of facilities.
• Availability to respond to emergencies and incidents as needed, including outside of standard business hours.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.