Sr. EHS Manager

About the role

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, thorough, and prompt. This individual will be responsible for providing support in driving safe operations in manufacturing, laboratory, and corporate office environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of environmental and safety compliance programs at our Richmond, VA facilities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations (e.g. OSHA, EPA, DOT).
• Administer, track and monitor status of human factors-based training and OSHA regulatory training programs across all facilities.
• Conduct regular assessments of workplace hazards and evaluate risk levels.
• Investigate incidents, identifying root causes and potential solutions, and document in standard formats.
• Create and update EHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Establish and implement training programs for employees on EHS protocols, emergency response, and safe work practices.
• Champion safety culture, encourage employee involvement in EHS matters, promote best practices, organize safety committee meetings, lead and participate in safety campaigns.
• Track and report of EHS KPIs including incident rates and compliance levels.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses to OSHA.
• Conduct routine audits and inspections to ensure adherence to EHS standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS considerations into all aspects of operations.
• Use specialized software for EHS record keeping, collaboration, and reporting.
• Travel to other company locations for support as needed.
• Submit Worker’s Compensation claims as needed.
• Provide support outside of business hours when essential.
• Coordinate post-accident drug screening.
• Assist with determining reasonable physical accommodations as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or significant similar professional experience preferred.
• 5+ years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment or similar.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership or management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Capacity for fast-paced work and adaptability to change.
• Self-directed learning and retention of training.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with behavioral-based safety programs.
• Expert knowledge of both state and federal OSHA safety regulations.
• Willingness to travel 5-10% of the time.