Safety Manager

About the Company

MATSYS is an innovation-driven advanced manufacturing company developing and producing specialty engineered materials that power next-generation aerospace, defense, and energy applications. Our technologies enable breakthroughs in performance, efficiency, and reliability—solving some of the most complex materials engineering challenges in the world. We are in a period of rapid growth and scaling, thriving on collaboration, technical excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement. At MATSYS, you will have the opportunity to directly influence the success of mission-critical programs and build a supply chain designed for resilience, agility, and world-class execution.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead our safety, compliance, and sustainability programs across our manufacturing and R&D environments. Operating within the high-tech, advanced materials sector, you will drive a proactive safety culture, manage technical regulatory risks, and support operational excellence. This role bridges technical execution with strategic leadership, partnering closely with production, engineering, and executive teams to ensure a secure, compliant, and zero-injury workplace.

Responsibilities

• EHS Strategy & Compliance
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Environmental, Health, and Safety systems, including combustible dust safety and hazard management programs.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations (EPA, State DEQs, etc), OSHA standards, ISO 9001, and other applicable requirements.
  • Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal.
  • Support and incorporate best practices in sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives across the site(s).
• Safety Leadership
  • Lead site safety initiatives, injury prevention, and operational excellence programs.
  • Conduct risk assessments, root cause investigations, and process safety reviews.
  • Partner with manufacturing production operations, engineering, and leadership teams to identify, resolve, and mitigate EHS risks.
  • Lead the investigation of accidents, near misses, and incidents; recommend corrective actions and track resolutions.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and support injury case management.
  • Manage the internal first responder team.
• Program Development & Execution
  • Lead facility risk assessments, job hazard analyses, dust hazard analyses (DHA), and contractor safety programs.
  • Create and maintain site-specific EHS policies, procedures, training, and documentation, including combustible dust housekeeping, ignition-source control, and explosion-protection procedures aligned with NFPA 660.
  • Manage contractor safety programs and ensure proper onboarding and site orientation.
  • Conduct regular EHS audits and lead corrective action efforts, including combustible dust accumulation and housekeeping inspections.
  • Implement, maintain, and improve EHS&S programs, such as: Personal Protective Equipment, Waste Management, Occupational Health Testing, OSHA recordkeeping/audit/compliance, Combustible Dust Safety (NFPA 660), Visitor Sign-In Procedures, etc.
  • Manage internal first responder teams and maintain relationships with local fire and safety agencies.
• Training & Engagement
  • Develop and deliver safety and environmental training (e.g., lockout/tagout, confined space, PPE, hazard communication, combustible dust safety per NFPA 660).
  • Facilitate EHS awareness and engagement across all departments.
  • Serve as a trainer, advisor, mentor, and resource for cross-functional teams.
• Audits, Reporting & Compliance
  • Manage internal and external EHS audits and corrective action programs, including combustible dust housekeeping and NFPA 660 compliance audits.
  • Monitor and report EHS performance indicators and site metrics.
  • Maintain environmental permits, reports, and documentation (e.g., stormwater, air emissions, SPCC).
• Operational Support
  • Support investigations, incident reporting, and risk reduction efforts.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing production operations, maintenance, and logistics teams to integrate EHS into daily operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Occupational/Industrial Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent combination of experience and education, including certifications).
• 7+ years in the field/industry.
• Experience and understanding of federal and state requirements and government contractual experience in delivering in accordance with regulatory policies.
• Regulatory knowledge: Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable standards.
• U.S. citizenship or eligibility under FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Leadership: Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in EHS software, audit tools, and safety management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.
• Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent, OSHA 30 Hour.
• Experience conducting safety work in an R&D and manufacturing production environment.
• Program Management experience and project management experience.
• Experience in metal powder handling, dust explosion hazards, chemicals, or hazardous materials within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Safety or Science, Occupational/Industrial Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in a progressively more responsible and related role.
• EHS&S-related certificates, certifications & training: Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM); Master Safety Professional (MSP); Certified Safety Director (CSD); Completion of OSHA Courses: 501, 2015, 2045, 2225 & 2455; FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities course completion; Insider Threat Working Group course completion.
• Experience conducting safety work in a powder-based (metallurgy-preferred) environment.

Skills

• Relationship management (partnership), especially at managerial and stakeholder levels.
• Project execution and management, shown by effective planning, budgeting, resource management, and scheduling.
• Strong team impact, shown by firm accountability, a collaborative and team partnership-building approach, responsiveness to differing opinions, strategic thinking, and the ability to develop and maintain relationships across and within all levels of the organization.
• Technical expertise and development through a dedication to continual learning. Technical expertise should include: a working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations and identify all requirements that apply or may apply to the facility; an extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies and manufacturing processes and practices; a deep understanding of EHS and security-related best practices and risk management techniques.
• Exemplary communication skills demonstrated by effective, quality, and respectful written and verbal communication and technical reporting.
• Sound and autonomous judgment and decision-making accompanied by strong analytical skills, creativity, flexibility, critical problem-solving, strategic prioritization, and risk management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of RACIs (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed).
• Detail-oriented with a passion for safety and continuous improvement.
• Training skills: develop programs and provide initial and continuous curriculum.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Support for certifications, training, and career development.

The opportunity to directly shape the facilities infrastructure powering breakthrough technologies.