EHS Manager - Escanaba Area
Description
EHS Manager | Escanaba, MI
Salary Range: $82,000 - $127,000 depending on experience
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for workplace safety and environmental compliance? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Escanaba area seeking experienced EHS Managers.
We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.
This posting covers EHS Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Escanaba in Delta County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Gladstone, Bark River, and Cedarville.
The Opportunity
We work with companies in the Escanaba area that add EHS Managers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.
Usual Responsibilities
- Manage PPE programs, industrial hygiene sampling and exposure monitoring.
- Oversee emergency response plans, drills and first aid readiness.
- Track EHS metrics and present trends to plant leadership.
- Maintain and update environmental, health and safety programs for the plant.
- Conduct daily walkthroughs to identify hazards and confirm corrective actions are closed.
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis for injuries and near misses.
- Coordinate OSHA and environmental compliance reporting and recordkeeping.
- Deliver safety training and onboarding for new and existing employees.
Recommended Qualifications
- or more years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of OSHA standards and environmental regulations.
- Experience leading incident investigations and corrective action programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for training and reporting.
- Ability to work on the plant floor across shifts.
- Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, engineering or a related field.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 management systems.
- Background in industrial hygiene or ergonomics.
- Experience with behavior based safety programs.
- Familiarity with workers compensation case management.
- Certified Safety Professional or similar certification.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Plant Safety Manager, EHS Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Safety Manager, Health and Safety Manager, EHS Coordinator, Safety Coordinator, Environmental Compliance Manager, Industrial Safety Specialist
Why The Pivot Group Network
The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.