Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager

Backed by more than 100 years of manufacturing excellence, this industry-leading steel fabricator builds critical infrastructure using American-made steel. The company offers long-term stability, strong leadership, career growth opportunities, and a culture focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About the role

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year. Relocation assistance provided.

Responsibilities

• Champion a Zero Incident Safety Culture through leadership, accountability, and employee engagement
• Develop, implement, and enhance EHS policies, procedures, and training programs
• Conduct facility audits, safety inspections, risk assessments, and hazard analyses
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and injury prevention initiatives
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Track, analyze, and communicate safety metrics, trends, and performance data to leadership
• Manage workers' compensation programs, restricted duty assignments, and return-to-work initiatives
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external auditors
• Lead and facilitate site safety committees, near-miss reporting programs, and employee engagement activities
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for both hourly and salaried employees
• Oversee emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, severe weather response, and site drills
• Administer powered industrial truck certification and other required compliance training programs
• Ensure proper PPE selection, usage, and compliance throughout the facility
• Maintain environmental compliance programs, waste management processes, recycling initiatives, and required regulatory reporting
• Support operational leaders in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainable safety performance

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety leadership experience within manufacturing, heavy industrial, fabrication, construction materials, steel, metals, or similar environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and practical application in a production environment
• Proven experience building safety programs that reduce incidents and improve employee engagement
• Experience leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action programs
• Working knowledge of workers' compensation management and return-to-work programs
• Ability to influence employees and leaders at all levels of the organization
• Strong communication, training, coaching, and leadership skills
• Experience managing regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field
• CSP, ASP, CIH, or other advanced EHS certifications
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, structural steel, welding, fabrication, or industrial operations
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience

Ideal Background

We're especially interested in EHS professionals coming from:

• Structural Steel Fabrication
• Heavy Manufacturing
• Industrial Metals
• Bridge Fabrication
• Construction Materials
• Foundries
• Mining & Aggregates
• Heavy Industrial Operations
• Large Multi-Shift Manufacturing Facilities

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Excellent benefits package
• Annual bonus incentives
• Accelerated career growth