EHS Manager

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Operations, this position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. The EHS Manager establishes goals and metrics, drives safety leadership, fosters a strong safety culture, and ensures environmental management best practices. As an integral member of the site leadership team, this role influences decision-making and promotes cross-functional collaboration to enhance workplace safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leads and/or assists in the implementation of comprehensive environmental, health and safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with all applicable EHS regulations, including OSHA, DOT, NEC, ANSI.
• Supports and maintains ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards.
• Establishes policies, procedures, corrective actions necessary to maintain, track and drive continuous improvement.
• Identifies and leads plant EHS initiatives that foster a culture of safety excellence by driving employee engagement and accountability.
• Adjusts programs/procedures according to new/changing regulations.
• Leads safety-related audit and inspection processes and open issues tracking.
• Serves as technical resource and leads as needed for incident investigation, casual factor/root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Liaisons with and provides recommendations to senior leadership to develop, implement, and oversee site-wide EHS-related risks, solutions, and procedures.
• Identifies and mitigates workplace hazards through risk assessments, audits, and inspections.
• Maintains required regulatory records and ensures timely submission of reports and notifications per OSHA requirements.
• Coordinates and communicates EHS policies and updates across all departments and levels of the organization.
• Ensures proper environmental testing and compliance, including hazardous/non-hazardous waste management, wastewater, stormwater, air permitting, and chemical safety.
• Develops and delivers EHS training on topics such as hazard communication, machine guarding, energy control (LOTO), industrial hygiene, fall protection, confined space entry, and emergency response.
• Leads the safety committee and management team to resolve identified safety concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Assists in identifying and fulfilling safety-related training needs to ensure workforce competency and compliance.
• Evaluates and recommends EHS-related equipment, protective devices, and facility modifications to enhance workplace safety.
• Continuously assesses and improves safety programs to reduce injuries and enhance overall safety performance.
• Ensures that all federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations are met, including those from the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Workers’ Compensation regulations.
• Provides oversight on medical care and Workers’ Compensation case management and communication.
• Fosters a proactive employee-driven safety culture by encouraging participation and accountability across all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in EHS in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other EHS regulations.
• Experience with management and implementation in ISO14001, ISO45001, IATF16949, or similar systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to be flexible regarding working hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or a related field.
• Certification in OSHA standards preferred.
• Certification in EPA and DOT Regulations preferred.

Accountability / Impact of Errors

Accountability Authority: What decisions the person can make on their own.

Accountability: The Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager maintains responsibility for a high degree of accuracy. Errors in environmental, health, and safety evaluations could lead to incorrect decisions.

Impact of Errors: Errors made in strategic, capital, or business plans will impact performance. Errors in cost estimation for quotations may not be caught in subsequent operations and could negatively impact the profitability of the company.

Work Environment

Works in a corporate environment with frequent visits to the manufacturing area. Will be subject to noise, dirt, oils, chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and safety hazards.