EHS Manager
EHS Manager - Manufacturing (Confidential Company)
Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 + Bonus Eligibility
Company Summary:
A global materials manufacturing organization is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to lead site-level EHS programs at a key production facility. This role reports directly to the Plant Director and is responsible for driving safety performance, environmental compliance, and sustainability initiatives across the operation.
The organization operates within a diversified specialty materials platform serving a wide range of industrial markets. Built on a long-standing manufacturing legacy, the company continues to invest in operational excellence, safety culture, and continuous improvement. EHS is viewed as a critical business partner, with strong support from plant and corporate leadership.
This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of a plant's EHS function, influence culture, and lead impactful safety and sustainability initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
The EHS Manager responsibilities include:
* Lead all environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs for the facility
* Drive a proactive, behavior-based safety culture focused on risk identification and prevention
* Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
* Manage permitting, regulatory reporting, inspections, and audit activities
* Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
* Conduct risk assessments and drive hazard mitigation and continuous improvement efforts
* Partner closely with plant leadership and operations to improve safety performance and accountability
* Develop and deliver EHS training programs and ensure workforce engagement and competency
* Manage workers' compensation programs in coordination with HR
* Track and analyze EHS metrics to identify trends and establish improvement initiatives
* Lead emergency preparedness and response planning for the site
* Champion employee involvement through safety committees and engagement programs
* Lead sustainability initiatives and track environmental performance metrics
The EHS Manager should have the following qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
* Minimum of 5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibility
* Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements
* Proven track record of improving safety performance and reducing incidents
* Experience leading audits, inspections, and compliance programs
* CSP, REM, or Six Sigma certification preferred
* Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis capabilities
* Experience building and influencing safety culture at the plant level
* Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
* Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, leadership, and corporate stakeholders
Benefits:
* Competitive base salary with bonus eligibility
* Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
* Paid time off and holidays
* High-visibility role reporting directly to plant leadership
* Opportunity to lead and shape EHS strategy at the site level
* Stable, well-established manufacturing organization with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement
If you are interested in the EHS Manager opportunity, please don't wait to apply.
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