EHS Manager
About the Job
A leading food packaging company is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to lead EHS programs within a chemical and process‑driven manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, protecting employee health and safety, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a 24/7 production operation.
The EHS Manager will serve as the site subject‑matter expert for environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, and safety, partnering closely with plant leadership to drive a strong, sustainable safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all Environmental, Health & Safety programs within a chemical manufacturing facility.
- Develop, implement, and enforce safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental compliance programs in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
- Provide technical EHS support related to chemical hazards, exposure controls, and process safety risks.
- Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across manufacturing and production areas.
- Manage industrial hygiene programs including hazard communication, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and medical surveillance.
- Oversee environmental reporting, permitting, training, and regulatory correspondence.
- Certify new and modified manufacturing equipment to ensure compliance with safety and industrial hygiene standards.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
- Maintain OSHA logs, safety records, and first‑aid documentation.
- Administer workers' compensation programs and manage claims with external vendors.
- Develop and deliver EHS training for hourly and salaried employees.
- Partner with operations and site leadership to support production goals while reinforcing a behavior‑based safety culture.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
- 4-7 years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with direct exposure to chemical processes or regulated materials.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, industrial hygiene principles, and environmental compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting EHS programs in process manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, or continuous‑operation facilities strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead training, audits, investigations, and cross‑functional improvement initiatives.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Experience working in multi‑shift or 24/7 operations.
Work Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, and work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Comfortable conducting inspections throughout production areas.
- Flexible schedule to support operational and regulatory needs.
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