EHS Manager
KC Elite Staffing is partnering with a growing manufacturer in Arkansas City, KS to find an experienced EHS Manager to lead their safety and environmental compliance efforts.
This is a leadership role for someone who takes ownership of workplace safety and knows how to build a culture around it — not just enforce a checklist.
What You'll Do:
Build and manage EHS programs that keep the company compliant with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulations
Lead audits and inspections, then turn findings into real improvements
Own incident investigations from root cause to corrective action
Train employees and leadership on safety best practices
Track EHS metrics to guide smarter safety decisions
Keep emergency response plans current and tested
Mentor site-level safety staff or coordinators
What You Bring:
Bachelor's degree (Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related — Master's a plus)
8+ years of EHS experience, including 3+ years leading a team or program
Solid grasp of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and ISO 14001/45001 standards
Manufacturing background in food & beverage
EHS certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM preferred)
Location: Arkansas City, Kansas, United States
Skills required for this job:
- Environment Health and Safety
- Food and beverage management (F&B management)
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- Manufacturing
- Occupational safety and health (OSH)