EHS Manager

Position Summary
The EHS Manager is a technical leader and change agent responsible for integrating safety, health, and environmental performance into site operations. This role goes beyond compliance management and serves as a key business partner to operations, driving risk reduction through engineering solutions, influencing leadership, and building a proactive safety culture.
The EHS Manager owns regulatory compliance, leads hazard identification and mitigation efforts, and develops site capability to ensure safety is embedded in how work is performed, not managed as a separate function.

Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Ownership

Own site-level compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state/local regulations
Assess regulatory applicability and ensure all permitting, reporting, and documentation requirements are met
Maintain audit-ready systems for:

Air, water, and waste compliance
Injury/illness recordkeeping
Chemical management and hazard communication

Act as the site subject matter expert and primary point of accountability for compliance outcomes

Hazard Identification & Risk Reduction

Lead proactive risk identification using:

Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
Process and task-based hazard assessments
Industrial hygiene evaluations (noise, air contaminants, ventilation)

Prioritize risks using a structured, data-driven approach
Ensure hazards are eliminated or controlled using the hierarchy of controls

Engineering & Systems-Based Solutions

Partner with operations and engineering to:

Design and implement engineering controls
Improve machine safety, LOTO systems, ventilation, and ergonomics

Challenge reliance on administrative controls or behavioral fixes when higher-level solutions are feasible
Support capital projects to ensure safety is designed into new processes and equipment

Incident Investigation & Corrective Action

Lead thorough incident and near-miss investigations
Identify true root causes using structured methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone)
Ensure corrective actions address system failures—not symptoms
Drive timely and sustainable closure of all corrective actions

Data-Driven Performance Management

Analyze trends in:

Incidents, near misses, audits, and observations

Translate data into clear priorities and risk-reduction strategies
Communicate risk and performance clearly to site leadership to drive action

Operational Integration

Develop a deep understanding of:

Manufacturing processes
Equipment and workflow risks
Operational constraints

Align safety solutions with production needs to enable safe and efficient operations
Ensure safety is embedded into SOPs, training, and daily work execution

Leadership, Influence & Culture Development

Actively influence supervisors, managers, and plant leadership to prioritize safety
Demonstrate the confidence to challenge decisions when risk is present
Build capability in frontline leaders to own safety within their teams
Engage employees in:

Hazard identification
Near-miss reporting
Continuous improvement efforts

Training, Engagement & Accountability

Develop and deliver meaningful, behavior-based training programs
Facilitate safety committees, audits, and engagement activities
Hold all levels of the organization accountable for safety performance
Ensure safety conversations are meaningful and actionable

Continuous Improvement & Standardization

Identify systemic gaps in:

Procedures
training
operational practices

Drive standardization and consistency across processes
Lead or support improvement initiatives that reduce risk and improve performance

Divisional & Cross-Division Project Support

Support and help lead enterprise-level and divisional projects that impact safety practices, improvement initiatives, and operational readiness
Facilitate alignment on safety expectations for new installations, process changes, and capital projects
Provide subject matter expertise and serve as a resource to all locations for safety related continuous improvement initiatives

Job Requirements

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority, driving alignment on safety and process improvement initiatives
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to clearly translate complex processes into understandable procedures and training materials
Proven capability to collect, interpret, and leverage data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement
High level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to periodically travel to support cross functional auditing

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
5+ years of experience in EHS, manufacturing, or engineering
Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and general safety regulatory requirements.
Preferred professional certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM)

Physical Demands
This position requires regular standing and sitting for extended periods. Regular typing/keyboarding, writing, and filing. Must be able to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors, customers, and visitors. Must also be able to work in a high-stress environment.

Working Environment
Hybrid office/manufacturing environment with routine visits to production floors across multiple locations.
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