EHS Manager

At Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way.

Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate wins, empower employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential transforms into purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our shared success.

Position Summary:

As the EHS Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead all aspects of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead and manage all EHS programs for our manufacturing facilities in California and Connecticut. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader, an expert in state-specific regulations for both CA and CT, and passionate about building a world-class safety culture. This role is critical to ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing risk, and protecting our employees and the environment.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable expertise in navigating both California and Connecticut EHS regulatory frameworks.
• California-Specific Knowledge: Proven experience managing a Cal/OSHA IIPP and ensuring compliance with Proposition 65 in a manufacturing setting.
• Connecticut-Specific Knowledge: Proven experience managing compliance with Federal OSHA and CT DEEP regulations (air, water, waste).
• Strong understanding of core manufacturing safety programs: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Ergonomics, and Process Safety Management (PSM), if applicable.
• Experience leading incident investigations (Root Cause Analysis) and implementing CAPAs.
• Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel between California and Connecticut facilities as required up to 50%.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification (e.g., CSP - Certified Safety Professional, CIH - Certified Industrial Hygienist, CHMM - Certified Hazardous Materials Manager).
• Experience with EHS Management Systems (ISO 14001/45001).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly desirable.

Our core values - Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment(ACE)- are the foundation of how we operate and drive success. You will take ownership of your contributions, collaborate with a team that gets stuff done, and be empowered to innovate and pursue bold initiatives that drive our business forward.

Are You Our Next ACE?

• Accountable for ensuring 100% legal and regulatory compliance across complex rules in both California and Connecticut. You are also directly responsible for preventing all workplace incidents and environmental releases by proactively identifying risks, implementing corrective actions, and driving down safety metrics and being accountable for building and sustaining a "safety-first" culture through effective employee training and engagement.
• Collaborate with site leadership to design and implement programs, report on EHS metrics, and secure resources for improvements. You must actively collaborate with all employees and contractors to champion the safety culture, deliver effective training, and empower hazard reporting. Furthermore, this role involves leading cross-functional teams during incident investigations and risk assessments, and acting as the primary liaison in collaborations with regulatory agencies like Cal/OSHA, CT DEEP, and the EPA.
• Empowered to act as the primary leader and technical expert for all EHS matters, with the authority to design, implement, and manage comprehensive programs, lead incident investigations, and coordinate emergency responses.

Systems You'll Use:

• Google Enterprise
• ADP

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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Compensation: up to $100,00/annually DOE