Area EHS Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-site EHS leadership across assigned facilities to ensure consistent execution of company standards and expectations
• Drive standardization of EHS systems, processes, tools, and best practices across locations
• Identify performance gaps and implement targeted improvement initiatives across sites
• Strengthen and influence a proactive safety culture at all organizational levels
• Partner with plant leadership to reinforce accountability and ownership of EHS performance
• Coach and mentor leaders and safety committees on hazard recognition, risk reduction, and safety leadership practices
• Own and drive EHS performance metrics, including leading and lagging indicators
• Analyze EHS data, trends, and risks to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulatory requirements and company standards
• Lead audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations using structured root cause analysis methods
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, records, corrective actions, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and HR to integrate EHS into daily operations and projects
• Support environmental compliance, contractor safety programs, regulatory inspections, and OSHA VPP readiness initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related discipline required
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Demonstrated experience implementing, supporting, maintaining, or improving EHS management systems
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations; OSHA VPP experience or familiarity strongly preferred

Desired Qualities/Attributes

• Strong understanding of risk-based EHS management systems and hazard control methodologies
• Proven ability to influence, engage, and develop a strong, sustainable safety culture
• Leadership mindset with demonstrated coaching and mentoring capabilities
• High attention to detail, particularly in documentation, audits, and regulatory recordkeeping
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-through skills
• Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with cross-functional teams