EHS Manager

About the role

This position provides remote and onsite support for plants in Frederick, MD and Cumberland, NJ. Travel between the two plants will be 50%. The role involves managing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) activities and programs to drive positive behaviors and results, with direction from corporate EHS. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and maintaining site policies in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as overseeing EHS policy and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical, functional, and program management activities, including planning, directing, and leading across a division or multi-location business unit in a complex regulatory framework.
• Oversee advanced matters of environmental and workplace safety, offering counseling to managers and supervisors on administering coaching for at-risk behaviors and practices.
• Actively administer and oversee the Company’s Observation and Coaching program.
• Manage EHS practices; interpret, administer, and implement EHS programs and policies outlined by OSHA General Industry, EPA, and DOT, maintaining all pertinent records for compliance.
• Perform root cause analysis investigations and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Learn, apply, and provide guidance using the EHS Exchange System to internal operational and logistics managers and supervisors.
• Perform audits to identify and develop corrective action plans for at-risk behaviors and conditions that may cause injury, regulatory non-compliance, or property loss.
• Support the Company’s efforts to ensure a culture of consistently safe behavior and compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Serve as a primary liaison between company facilities, regulatory agencies, and consultant firms for environmental affairs and compliance.
• Cooperate cross-functionally as a change agent with all departments within the Company.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend changes to improve EHS performance.
• Develop and administer required policies and procedures for regulatory compliance.
• Assist facilities in permitting and reporting activities for air, NPDES, wastewater, storm water, EPCRA Tier 2, Form R, refrigerant management, spill reporting, and other applicable environmental regulations.
• Develop action plans and regulatory correspondence to address areas of non-compliance identified through inspections or testing.
• Conduct routine travel to multiple facilities to evaluate EHS compliance, perform site inspections, and ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation to reduce workplace injuries and environmental risks.
• Develop, deliver, and facilitate EHS training programs for employees, supervisors, and leadership teams at various operational sites.
• Partner with site management to implement safety initiatives, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and drive continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Coordinate and support regulatory audits, customer inspections, and compliance assessments while traveling extensively to maintain consistent EHS programs and best practices across multiple locations.
• Review and maintain internal EHS policies and practices to ensure they are current and appropriate.
• Provide and/or support all required training mandated by regulatory and corporate EHS guidelines and practices.
• Direct, assist with, and evaluate incident investigations to determine root causes of injury or release and at-risk behavior.
• Work with vendors and insurance companies that provide protection programs, surveys, inspections, and location evaluations.
• Maintain awareness of all outstanding workers’ compensation claims for assigned locations and collaborate with corporate risk management personnel.
• Work with the assigned business unit to develop corrective action tables and service reports as follow-up to location audits.
• Ensure correction of observed deficiencies and issues.
• Ensure all documentation is completed correctly, accurately, and promptly.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in industrial safety/environmental sciences or related field (or equivalent combination of experience and education).
• 5 or more years of progressive work experience in safety and regulatory administration, preferably in a manufacturing or transportation environment.
• Certification and/or License: CPR/First Aid Certified; OSHA certifications and Certified Safety Professional preferred; other certifications may be required during employment.

Skills

• Seasoned knowledge of and proven skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems.
• Knowledge of Federal OSHA, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Ability to learn and apply new OSHA regulations as required.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate performance metrics and outcomes.
• Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols.
• Ability to lead others in developing and/or executing strategic plans to comply with existing, new, or tightened environmental, health, and safety regulations while minimizing financial impact.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to present to diverse audiences from front-line team members to senior management.
• Ability to collaborate with employees in a variety of departments and build consensus around key initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and work effectively with others.
• Ability to work innovatively, multi-task, and be performance and quality-driven.
• Strong organizational skills to manage time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Pay

$105,000 - $125,000 / year