Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety

About the role

The EHS Program Manager oversees and ensures compliance with environmental, health, and safety programs at the Maumee and Franklin, OH, facilities. The position requires on-site presence at each location (80%) with the ability to work hybrid remote (20%). This role supports continuous improvement and ensures employee safety, operational regulatory compliance, and the implementation of sustainable practices within the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all environmental and safety compliance requirements are met at the sites.
• Implement and adapt corporate applicable EHS policies and procedures to meet site-specific requirements to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain OSHA logs, prepare monthly and quarterly safety statistics.
• Manage the site's waste programs, including spill or remediation projects, waste reduction efforts, and reuse or recycling practices.
• Prepare reports for compliance with Tier II and TRI regulations.
• Manage industrial hygiene programs, including air sampling and noise dosimetry. Coordinate medical monitoring and workers’ compensation programs.
• Perform regular safety walkthroughs/audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained. Prepare and participate in scheduled corporate audits. Provide follow-up action item completion and tracking.
• Chair safety committees and promote safety awareness across all facilities. Act as a resource to site employees, addressing health and safety concerns on the plant floor.
• Represent the site with regulatory and external agencies.
• Conduct hazard assessments, participate in Management of Change reviews, and recommend safety improvements.

Managerial Impact

This role supports multiple facilities: Maumee / Franklin, OH. Estimated weekly travel breakdown: Maumee: 40% (2 days/week), Franklin: 40% (2 days/week), Hybrid Remote: 20% (1 day/week).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS-related discipline, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• EHS-related certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in an EHS role, preferably in the specialty chemical manufacturing industry.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations, including, but not limited to, water quality, hazardous waste management, air quality, and pollution prevention. Experience with DHS compliance is preferred, but not required.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations, including EPA and OSHA standards, along with sustainable practices and the ability to implement them within the organization.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Proficient in technical writing and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, project management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Hightly organized with strong administrative capabilities.
• Able to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and travel between Maumee, OH, and Franklin, OH on a routine basis.