Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support safety, compliance, and environmental programs within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be a partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure safe work practices, reduce risk, and strengthen safety culture across the facility.

What You’ll Do

• Safety & Regulatory Compliance:
  • Drive a proactive, behavior-based safety culture where safety comes before production
  • Lead safety programs, audits, investigations, and corrective actions
  • Develop and deliver safety training, onboarding, and continuous education programs
  • Maintain OSHA logs (300, 301, etc.) and ensure compliance with all regulatory updates
  • Coach leaders and employees to improve safety awareness, engagement, and accountability
  • Build and lead safety committees and cross-functional teams
• Environmental Programs:
  • Lead all environmental compliance efforts including air, wastewater, stormwater, and waste programs
  • Manage permits, reporting, and regulatory submissions with state and federal agencies
  • Analyze environmental data (emissions, water, soil, etc.) and identify improvement opportunities
  • Partner with engineering and operations on environmental projects and pollution reduction initiatives
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and external partners
  • Oversee onsite wastewater systems, waste classification, and documentation
• Safety Training & Culture:
  • Deliver safety training including: Lockout/Tagout, PPE and hazard communication, Machine guarding, Ergonomics and emergency response
  • Engage employees in safety initiatives, committees, and continuous improvement efforts
• Risk Reduction & Continuous Improvement:
  • Partner with operations to identify hazards associated with: Plastics processing equipment, Robotics and automation, Compressed air systems, Material handling and resins
  • Support implementation of engineering and administrative safety controls
  • Track safety metrics and support improvement initiatives
• Emergency Preparedness:
  • Assist with emergency response planning including: Fire safety, Evacuation procedures, Spill response, Medical emergency coordination
  • Support drills and emergency response teams

Education & Experience

• You will Be a Good Fit If You Have:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing
• Experience in plastics, injection molding, blow molding, or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferred
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred

Certifications (Preferred)

• CHST, ASP, or other professional safety certification

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental compliance
• Experience investigating incidents and performing root cause analysis
• Ability to influence employees and leadership to drive safe work practices
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office