Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Position Summary

The EHS Manager will work closely with plant managers, supervisors, and employees to reduce workplace risks, improve safety performance, maintain regulatory compliance, and support Smith-Midland's commitment to operational excellence.

Essential Functions

Safety Leadership

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide health and safety programs.
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on employee engagement and accountability.
• Conduct routine safety audits and inspections at all manufacturing locations.
• Lead incident investigations and determine root causes using recognized investigation methods.
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans and ensure timely completion.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare monthly reports for executive leadership.
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, including OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and preparedness activities.
• Lead safety committee meetings and employee safety initiatives.

Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, including:

• • EPA
  • Virginia DEQ
  • Stormwater regulations
  • Air quality permits
  • Waste management requirements
  • Hazardous material handling

• Manage environmental permits, inspections, reporting, and renewals.
• Coordinate spill prevention and environmental response plans.
• Oversee waste disposal and recycling programs.
• Support sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain compliance with:

• • OSHA
  • EPA
  • DOT
  • Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH)
  • Other applicable federal, state, and local regulations

• Stay current on changing regulatory requirements and implement necessary updates.
• Serve as the primary contact during regulatory inspections and audits.

Training & Development

• Develop and conduct employee safety training programs.
• Coordinate new hire safety orientation.
• Maintain required training documentation.
• Train supervisors on regulatory requirements and safe work practices.
• Develop written safety procedures and standard operating practices.

Risk Management

• Perform job hazard analyses (JHAs).
• Conduct ergonomic assessments.
• Recommend engineering and administrative controls.
• Assist with workers' compensation management and return-to-work programs.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on workplace injury prevention.

Operational Support

• Partner with plant management to improve safety and operational performance.
• Participate in capital projects to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Assist with contractor safety management.
• Conduct vendor evaluations related to EHS services.