EH&S MANAGER

About the role

Onsite in Queens, NYC. Up to 50% travel to regional sites.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS programs across multiple manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution facilities throughout the region
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, DEP, and other applicable regulations
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions
• Manage workers' compensation cases, including injury reporting, investigation, and return-to-work coordination
• Support DOT compliance programs and transportation-related safety initiatives
• Deliver EHS training programs for employees, supervisors, and new hires
• Conduct facility audits, inspections, and safety observations
• Lead safety meetings and partner with operations teams to improve safety culture and performance
• Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, standards, and SOPs
• Monitor and maintain safety KPIs, records, and compliance documentation
• Manage emergency response, evacuation procedures, and facility security programs
• Serve as the primary EHS contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and environmental events
• Oversee PPE programs, hazard assessments, and occupational health initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce injuries and strengthen safety performance across the region

Requirements

• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, warehousing, or industrial environments
• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred
• Experience supporting multiple facilities or regional operations
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, and incident investigation processes
• Familiarity with DOT compliance and transportation safety programs
• Experience managing workers' compensation, injury management, and return-to-work programs
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, root cause analyses, and corrective action programs
• Ability to build relationships with operations leaders, supervisors, and frontline employees
• Experience working with union workforces preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
• OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred
• First Aid/CPR and RCRA Hazardous Waste certifications preferred
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 50%

Pay

$110,000-$130,000 salary