Environmental Health & Safety Manager
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About This Job
You protect our most valuable asset: our people. As our Environmental Health & Safety Manager, you lead our safety culture and ensure a secure, sustainable workplace.
You shape our safety strategies, prevent workplace injuries, and maintain our commitment to environmental responsibility. Your work safeguards our team, protects our environment, and drives operational excellence across the organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Enforces OSHA Compliance and environmental regulations to maintain a legally compliant and safe workplace.
- Leads thorough incident investigations to find root causes and implements corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Conducts rigorous safety auditing and hazard recognition patrols to eliminate risks before accidents happen.
- Performs detailed risk assessments for all operational processes and guides leadership in making safe business decisions.
- Develops and executes emergency response planning to prepare the organization for unexpected crises.
- Maintains and continuously improves our ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Creates and delivers engaging safety training programs that empower employees to take ownership of their personal safety.
- Hires, trains, and directs the safety team, providing daily operational guidance and performance management.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
- Brings at least 5 years of progressive experience in managing environmental health and safety programs within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Demonstrates a proven track record of successfully leading incident investigations and safety auditing processes.
Knowledge/Skills
- Possesses expert knowledge of OSHA Compliance standards and environmental regulations.
- Applies advanced skills in hazard recognition and risk assessment methodologies.
- Communicates effectively to deliver impactful safety training and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Masters the implementation and management of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Holds professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
- Experiences emergency response planning in complex industrial environments.
Physical Requirements/Work Conditions
- Works in both an office environment and a manufacturing floor.
- Wears required personal protective equipment (PPE) during facility walkthroughs.
- Lifts up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Travels locally to company sites as needed.