Environmental Health & Safety Leader, Manufacturing

Base salary starting at $75,000+ depending on experience, plus an annual bonus incentive.

About the Role

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leader creates and enforces a culture of safety across Pioneer Metal Finishing’s manufacturing operations. Working closely with the Corporate Safety and Environmental Leader, the EHS Leader implements programs, policies, and assessments to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and to maintain a safe environment for employees, visitors, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enforce safety & environmental policies and procedures based on applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure environmental compliance for all federal, state, and local regulations within the division.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and recommend policy modifications as needed.
• Develop and deliver training programs on EHS policies, procedures, and regulations to front‑line employees and supervisors.
• Implement effective emergency‑response action programs.
• Monitor physical, biological, and chemical hazards; develop action plans to mitigate risks.
• Maintain required records and reports in accordance with government and company guidelines.
• Serve as point of contact with federal, state, and local regulatory bodies as directed.
• Partner with Human Resources on workers’ compensation claims, modified duties, and return‑to‑work programs.
• Conduct audits of EHS programs, determine corrective actions, and provide follow‑up testing and training.
• Coordinate monthly safety & environmental meetings with division employees and leadership.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental topics across all organizational levels to foster a safety‑first culture.
• Maintain SDS sheets for the facility in compliance with GHS standards.
• Help achieve target safety KPIs.
• Lead the pollution control team, ensuring high performance and quality standards.
• Work with HR on personnel issues for the pollution control team, including training, performance reviews, and coaching.

Work Environment

Employees encounter sharp parts, sharp tooling, heavy carts, occasional hot and cold temperature and humidity levels, heat from ovens, moderate noise, limited hand and air‑tool use, and compressed‑air environments (hearing protection required). Lifting of 30–50 lb unassisted may be required. Potential splash exposure near process lines and various chemicals are used in the process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field, or equivalent industrial experience (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing similar duties in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of industrial wastewater experience or equivalent education (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Demonstrated organizational, record‑keeping, and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities; professional verbal feedback.
• Self‑motivated with a positive attitude and ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP software.
• Effective decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Skills

• Leadership and coaching of managerial and hourly personnel on safety and environmental practices.
• Training design and delivery for EHS policies and regulatory compliance.
• Audit execution and corrective‑action implementation.
• Emergency‑response planning and execution.
• Hazard identification and risk mitigation.
• Record management and regulatory reporting.
• Collaboration with HR on workers’ compensation and return‑to‑work processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligibility begins day one).
• Company‑funded Health Reimbursement or Health Savings Account up to $3,000.
• 401(k) plan participation.
• Annual incentive program based on business results.
• Company‑paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement, career growth, and advancement opportunities.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits (life insurance, critical illness, accidental death & dismemberment).
• LiveHealth Online virtual doctor visits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid company holidays and competitive paid time off.
• Next‑Day Pay – access your daily pay the next day.
• Employee recognition and rewards program, including fun recognition events.